Private Wealth Law - Tennessee
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What the Team is Known For
Bass, Berry & Sims is a prominent firm in Tennessee that assists clients with estate and trust planning, as well as corporate and individual tax matters.
Strengths
Bass, Berry & Sims are very responsive, very thorough and very flexible. They always accommodate according to our clients' needs. They are technical in their solutions and very knowledgeable both in a creative and commercial manner.
This department can handle all aspects of estate and trust law. They have the competency to handle the most elaborate estate plan and are also able to communicate the plan simply to their clients.
Their communication is clear, timely and collaborative, making even complex legal matters approachable and actionable.
All of Bass, Berry & Sims' attorneys are very skilled and demonstrate both EQ and IQ when working with clients.
Bass, Berry & Sims provides exceptional service and expertise.
Notable practitioners
James Gooch designs business succession plans as well as assisting clients with estate administration.
James is a very calm person even under stressful situations and he is incredibly intelligent. He can deal with complex issues with ease.
James Gooch is an icon in the industry.
James really gets to the heart of an issue without getting lost in the weeds. He is very efficient and very effective.
Whether navigating nuanced regulatory issues or advising on strategic decisions, James' wisdom and professionalism have been invaluable. His responsiveness and collaborative spirit make him not only a trusted adviser but a true partner in delivering outstanding service to our clients.
Blaine Smith advises on tax-efficient wealth transfer strategies for clients and represents trustees, executors and beneficiaries in estate and trust-related disputes.
Blaine Smith is an outstanding attorney. He is very knowledgeable.
His legal expertise is matched by a remarkable ability to communicate complex concepts with clarity and precision.
Blaine is super technical in his insights and he is also very personable.
Blaine Smith is an exceptional attorney who has a tremendous understanding of the law and how to add value to his clients.
Blaine is the most responsive, client-centred attorney we work with at Bass, Berry & Sims. We appreciate his ability to deliver on his commitments to our clients consistently.
Michael Sontag is a well-regarded Tennessee attorney who has particular expertise in handling tax controversies, business succession issues and gift tax work.
He is hard-working, and very proactive and creative in his insights.
Mike is my go-to attorney in the South East for the largest and most complex clients.
Mike is deeply knowledgeable and very creative and thoughtful.
Mike is a fabulous lawyer whose estate planning can't be questioned. He is the go-to resource for those who need a complex estate plan in Nashville.
Mike has exceptional knowledge and experience and he is incredibly responsive.
Nicholas Gaffney is a partner in the team assisting high net worth clients with various estate planning and intergenerational asset transfers.
Nicholas Gaffney has a super practice.
