Landlord Tenant law in Tennessee covers lease disputes, eviction defense, security deposit claims, habitability issues, and rent control compliance. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Tennessee has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to landlord tenant cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for landlord tenant matters in Tennessee is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Tennessee's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Tennessee Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on landlord tenant in Tennessee bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

When selecting a landlord tenant attorney in Tennessee, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Circuit Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Tennessee and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

For a detailed overview of how landlord tenant law works in Tennessee — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to landlord tenant law in Tennessee. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Jim Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jim Williams & Associates, Lawyers at Law, LLC
 324 Cherokee Street Kingsport TN 37660-4336
(423) 230-0006
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (1994)
English
Bar #018466
Virginia Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Philip Frederick Counce - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3333 Poplar Ave Memphis TN 38111
(901) 458-0555
University of Memphis (1972)
English
US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Consumer Law
Wayne M Bridgham - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Best & Brock PLLC
 1257 Market Street Chattanooga TN 37402
Widener University Commonwealth Law School (2017)
English, Spanish
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Employment Law
Nick Stevens - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC
 537 Market Street, Suite 203 Chattanooga TN 37402
(423) 756-0262
Nashville School of Law (2007)
English
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Consumer Law Divorce
Matthew Z. Huffer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hudson, Reed & Christiansen
 16 Public Square North Murfreesboro TN 37130
(615) 893-5522
University of Tennessee College of Law (2016)
Bar #037564
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Collections Employment Law
Joseph M. Barrett - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ramsey, Thornton, Barrett & Herbert, PLC
 10200 Ramsey Way Dickson TN 37055
(615) 740-5700
University of Mississippi (1997)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Steven Herbert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ramsey, Thornton, Barrett & Herbert, PLC
 10200 RAMSEY WAY Dickson TN 37055
(615) 740-5700
Nashville School of Law (2003)
Bar #026368
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Construction Law Estate Planning
Samuel G. Hall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Samuel G. Hall, PLLC
 119 W. Market St. Kingsport TN 37660
(423) 247-6161
Bar #037548
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Construction Law Criminal Law Divorce
Carl Daniel Scott - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Scott Law Group
 209 Chilhowee School Rd #15 Seymour TN 37865
(865) 246-1050
University of Tennessee College of Law (1979)
Bar #010295
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Foreclosure Defense
James Cortney Cort Sikes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wykoff & Sikes, PLLC
 135 Fox Road, Suite A Knoxville TN 37922
(865) 320-9444
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2002)
English
Bar #024703
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Anthony M. Avery - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Anthony M. Avery, Lawyer
 The Walnut Building 706 Walnut Street, #304 Knoxville TN 37902
(865) 637-3035
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
English
Bar #012925
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Robert Eric Thornton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10200 Ramsey Way Dickson TN 37055
(615) 740-5700
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (1995)
Bar #019626
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Construction Law Estate Planning
Timothy W. Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 134 Court Avenue Victoria Mall, Suite 101 Sevierville TN 37862
(865) 365-1145
University of Tennessee College of Law (1986)
American Sign Language, English
Bar #013571
Tennessee Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Amanda Crowell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kane & Crowell Family Law Center
 133 S College Street Lebanon TN 37087
(615) 449-4848
University of Tennessee College of Law (1992)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Estate Planning
M. Shawn Cardwell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of M. Shawn Cardwell, Esq.
 PO Box 613171 Memphis TN 38101
(901) 590-2431
University of New Mexico (2003)
6th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Collections Foreclosure Defense Landlord Tenant
Darrell Newman Phillips - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2095 Exeter Rd., Suite 80 Germantown TN 38138
(901) 609-3476
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2008)
Bar #030299
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Construction Law
Weston A. Gantte - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1205 Gay Street Dandridge TN 37725
(865) 940-1529
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (2012)
English
Bar #034244
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Lauren R Biloski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Lauren Biloski
 1710 Oak Ridge Highway Clinton TN 37716
(865) 264-4887
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2003)
Indiana Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Criminal Law Divorce
James W. Friauf - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6515 Clinton Hwy Suite 207 Knoxville TN 37912
(865) 236-0347
Bar #027238
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Consumer Law
Gregory Edward Glass - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6141 Airways Blvd. Chattanooga TN 37421
(423) 265-6500
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (1994)
Supreme Court of Georgia Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Daniel A. Herrera - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Herrera, Reilly & Associates, PLLC
 1518 N. Broadway Knoxville TN 37917
(865) 657-1385
Lincoln Memorial University - John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law
English, Spanish
Bar #038090
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Divorce Domestic Violence
Jedidiah Jed McKeehan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
McKeehan Law Group, LLC
 1111 N. Northshore Drive, Suite P-295 Knoxville TN 37919
(865) 294-8008
Samford University (2004)
English
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
G. Keith Alley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 9145 Cross Park Drive, Suite 103 Knoxville TN 37923
(865) 385-8623
University of Tennessee College of Law (1992)
English
Bar #017702
6th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Collections Construction Law
J. Micah Guster III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Advice Law Office
 1502 McCallie Ave, Suite A Chattanooga TN 37404
(423) 485-8088
University of Arkansas School of Law
Spanish
Arkansas Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Landlord Tenant
Bob Dziewulski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DZ Law
 800 S. Gay St. Ste. 2131 Knoxville TN 37929
(865) 259-0020
Lincoln Memorial University (2015)
English
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Health Care Law
Mark T. Freeman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Freeman & Fuson
 2126 21st Ave S Nashville TN 37212
(615) 298-7272
University of Tennessee College of Law (1993)
English
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Divorce Family Law
John Harvey Cameron - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 100 Lawyers Bldg. Jasper TN 37347
(423) 942-9975
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (1961)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Family Law
Sonya Grace Bellafant - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6900 Miller Dr Warren MI 48092
(615) 780-7106
Michigan State University College of Law (2015)
Michigan Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Employment Law Gov & Administrative Law
Jay Perry - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 823 Houston Street Suite 203 Chattanooga TN 37403
(423) 244-0182
University of Colorado Law School (2006)
Bar #029337
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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