James S. Tipton, Jr.

Founded in 1976, the firm provides legal counsel to businesses and individuals in East Tennessee. It operates as a full-service law firm with strong emphases in federal and state taxation, business transactions, entity formation, and mergers and acquisitions.

The firm's practice extends to real estate development, bankruptcies and reorganizations, and comprehensive estate planning services, including probate, estates, and trusts. It also handles litigation matters. Attorneys at the firm offer experience in areas such as purchasing and selling businesses and real estate, assisting entrepreneurs with joint ventures, resolving federal and state tax disputes, and administering estates. They also advise on legal formalities for entities, negotiate loan documents, and assist with real estate development and construction documentation. The firm prepares various estate planning documents, including wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives, and represents municipal clients.