Shaheen Imami

Shaheen Imami is a nationally recognized trusts and estates attorney with more than 30 years of experience. Admitted in Tennessee and Michigan, he brings rare expertise across the full spectrum of trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation. First known for handling complex post-death disputes, Shaheen now primarily focuses on advising high- and ultra-high net-worth clients on sophisticated planning and administration strategies and drafts a wide range of estate documents tailored to diverse needs, while emphasizing practical approaches.

A Fellow and Regent of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Shaheen serves on several key substantive and administrative committees. He is also a Steering Committee Member for the Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Law, an ongoing participant of the Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Litigation, and previously held many leadership roles within the State Bar of Michigan before moving to Tennessee.

Shaheen is AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell and consistently ranked in Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America. A frequent speaker at national conferences, he is known for his insights on directed trusts, fiduciary risk, and ethics. Above all, Shaheen sees his role as both attorney and counselor—guiding clients through emotionally charged and complex decisions with clarity, integrity, and unwavering commitment to their long-term interests.

Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (since 2013)

American Bar Association (Real Property, Trust, & Estate Law Section)

Tennessee Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Chattanooga Bar Association

Estate Planning Council of Chattanooga

Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Law

Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Litigation