Friendsville Estate Planning Lawyers

My passion lies in family law with my primary focus surrounding caring for the lives of the clients I serve and ensuring they obtain quality legal representation. I seek to bring a positive and uplifting environment to difficult circumstances. My practice is committed to developing and employing methods and systems which allow for consistent excellent performance for each client.

Chad W. Hampton received his B.A. in History, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee and his Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Law. While in law school, he completed a Concentration in Business Transactions in association with the Clayton Center for Entrepreneurial Law and earned honors as the top graduate. He maintains a transactional practice with a focus on general corporate and business matters, real property matters, and estate planning and administration.

During my more than 20 years of legal experience, I learned that the community needs legal support for individual and family issues. A large part of my practice focuses on family law and personal injury law, but each client has unique needs and concerns.

I'm a solo general practice attorney, focusing on wills, probate, and estate planning, but I also handle family law cases and other various civil matters. I enjoy helping folks protect what they've worked hard to obtain, preserving their wealth for their families. I grew up in Maryville before my dad’s career relocated our family to Missouri while I was in high school. Prior to attending law school, I served as Assistant Communications Director and Director of Constituent Services for Missouri Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder, worked as a licensed investment rep for Edward Jones, and delivered marketing and communications results...

James is a graduate from Lincoln Memorial University's Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Lawrence also holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He also lived and studied overseas at St. John's College of Durham University in Durham, England. James is an active member of his local Church, where he currently plays french horn as part of the music ministry and has served as a Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. James' wife, Lara is a professional piano player. They have six children and two grandsons.

Profile: Mycol Scott is one of the firm’s “homegrown” transactional attorneys and has been with the firm since he graduated law school and passed the Tennessee Bar Exam in 2019. Since then, he has focused on developing his law practice in the general areas listed above. Mycol grew up in the Bearden area and is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee (’16, G’19). Being a person who subscribes to the “don’t fix it if it’s not broken” mentality, Mycol continues to reside in the Bearden area with his wife Hannah, a kindergarten teacher, and their two dogs. When Mycol is...

Haley Henry was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies from the University of Tennessee and her Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law. In 2014 Mrs. Henry passed the Tennessee bar and was admitted to practice. Her primary area of focus is Social Security Disability, as well as Personal Injury. As a Knoxville native, she finds the opportunity to assist the underserved population of East Tennessee to be very gratifying. She has successfully represented hundreds of claimants at all levels of the appeals process, including the administrative hearing level,...

Jennifer Egelston practices “Family Law for All.” She handles matters involving marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, DCS, juvenile court, adoptions, name changes, criminal expungements, and orders of protection. She is experienced in the drafting of family planning documents including donor contracts, wills, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. With her background in horse training and barn management, Jennifer works with horse enthusiasts in legal matters involving equine-related sales, contracts, non-profits, business, and liability. She is also a Rule 31 listed family law mediator with special training in domestic violence. Jennifer volunteers her time in the LGBTQIA+...

Alex Winston has handled a variety of matters for the firm, including: Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, etc.); Estate Administration (Probate); Business Transactions; Business Formation (LLC, Corporations, Partnerships, etc.); Debt Collection; Personal Injury; Landlord Tenant Disputes and Detainer Warrants; DUI; Simple Possession Casual Exchange; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Drugs: Manufacture, Sale, Delivery or Possession; Theft (misdemeanor and felony); Speeding; Texting While Driving; Seat Belt Violation; Lane Violation; Aggravated Assault; Domestic Assault; Vandalism; Shoplifting; Driving While Privilege Revoked or Suspended; Public Intoxication; Underage Consumption of Alcohol; Failure to Provide Evidence of Compliance with Financial Responsibility Law (Insurance Violation);...

Jerry Long is a Tennessee Business and Estates attorney. Jerry advises clients regarding business law, employment law, estate planning, real estate law, contracts, and intellectual property.

For more than 38 years, our established law office has earned a positive reputation for professional representation for those in need of family law and estate planning services.

David H. Luhn, born Knoxville, Tennessee, is the managing partner of Norton & Luhn, P.C. Mr. Luhn is a Member of the Knoxville Bar Association and the Knoxville Estate Planning Council. At present Mr. Luhn is engaged in the general practice of law with a focus in the areas of Estate Planning, (Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Health Care Power of Attorneys, Durable Power of Attorneys, Living Wills, Advance Directives, Conservatorships, Guardianships, Asset Protection Strategies, and Quit Claim Deeds); Estate Administration (Probate, Representing Executors and Beneficiaries); Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements; Business Law (Contract Review, Confidentiality Agreements,...

Bryce was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee where he grew up playing sports, enjoying the outdoors and passionately cheering for the Vols. While receiving his BA in Political Science from the University of Tennessee, Bryce served as a strength and conditioning coach for UT football and baseball and was head of strength and conditioning at the Christian Academy of Knoxville. Thereafter, Bryce earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Lincoln Memorial School of Law.

The day after taking the bar exam, Bryce met his wife-to-be. They both enjoy the outdoors, yelling at the Vols and wrangling their rambunctious toddler “Bear.”

Seth Oakes began practicing law in 2013. Seth Oakes is an attorney at Oakes Law Firm, PLC, helping people with Business Litigation issues. Oakes Law Firm, PLC has an office in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving the local community. In addition to addressing Business Litigation legal needs, he also assists clients with Criminal Defense, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate: Consumer and Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff issues.

Margaret Held has known she wanted to be a lawyer since she was 8 years old, hearing the stories of her grandfather's practice in Knoxville. "When you decide to become a lawyer when you are a kid, it's because you want to stick up for the little guy and take down the bully." As a new attorney, that attitude landed Ms. Held a prestigious Equal Justice Fellowship, awarded by the National Association for Public Interest Law to honor lawyers who make unique contributions in public law. The Fellowship allowed Ms. Held to represent entrepreneurs and non-profit rganizations to create and retain...