Matthew Thomas McDonald
Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP • Knoxville, TN
ProbateEstate PlanningGeneral PracticeTax
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Contact
Email
mmcdonald@bsmlaw.com
Phone
(865) 294-2444
Address
116 Agnes Road, Knoxville, TN, 37919, US
Professional
About
Matthew was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, attending the Farragut school system. He attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for undergraduate studies, and completed graduate studies at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. After graduate studies and a brief period of teaching, Matthew returned to East Tennessee to attend the University of Tennessee College of Law. After law school, Matthew worked as a judicial clerk in the Knox County Chancery Court and also served as Chief Deputy Clerk and Master of the Court, advising deputy clerks and attorneys on procedural issues and ensuring complaince with current law. Matthew served the Court in these roles for seven years. In September 2020, Matthew moved into private practice and works as an associate attorney at Bernstein, Stair & McAdams LLP. His law practice focuses on estate planning, probate, conservatorships/guardianships and general civil litigation. Drawing upon his service in the Clerk and Master's office, Matthew also has considerable experience with issues related to delinquent property tax litigation and tax sales.
About Probate Law
Probate attorneys guide families through the estate administration process after a loved one passes. They handle court filings, asset distribution, and dispute resolution. Common matters include estate administration, will contests, heir disputes, trust administration.
Credentials
Education
2014 University of Tennessee College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005 University of Hawaii, Manoa MA - Masters 2002 University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main) BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Excellence in Estate Planning Seminar, University of Tennessee College of Law
Associations
2019 - Present Tennessee Bar Association Member 2014 - Present Knoxville Bar Association Member 2011 - Present Phi Alpha Delta Member
Speaking
2020 Ins and Outs of Judicial Sales Delinquent Property Tax Suit and Sale
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