Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC is a distinguished full-service law firm based in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering comprehensive legal representation since 1931. With over 90 years of experience, the firm stands out for its dynamic, diversified general practice and a client-first approach that prioritizes personalized service and collaborative strategies across multiple legal disciplines.
The firm’s team of over 20 attorneys brings deep expertise and a results-driven focus to each case, drawing on resources from various practice areas to craft tailored solutions. Many attorneys hold AV Preeminent® ratings and Super Lawyers distinctions, reflecting the firm’s commitment to high ethical standards and legal excellence. Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC serves individuals, families, and businesses throughout Eastern Tennessee, building lasting relationships through dedicated advocacy and community involvement.
Services Offered
- Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights
- Business & Commercial Law
- Civil Litigation
- Employment Law
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Family Law
- Healthcare Law
- Personal Injury
- Workers’ Compensation
- Probate, Estate, and Trust Litigation
- Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills)
- Creditors’ Rights (Foreclosures, Detainers, Repossessions)
- Civil Litigation (Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Law, Arson & Insurance Fraud, Aviation Law, Civil Rights, Employment Law Defense, Environmental, Insurance Defense, Workplace Harassment)
- Construction Law (Real Estate Acquisitions, Land Use Planning, Zoning, Utilities)
- Business Transactions and Corporate Law (New Entity Organization, Corporation and LLC Formation and Governance, Business Succession Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Liquidation and Dissolution, Private Lending, Commercial Financial Transactions)
- Bankruptcy (Bank and Credit Union Representation, Defaulted Note Representation, Bankruptcy Litigation, Fraudulent Transfer Litigation)
The firm proudly serves clients in Knoxville and throughout Eastern Tennessee, offering consultations in-person, by phone, or virtually. Recognized among U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” and awarded Law Firm of the Year by Legal Aid of East Tennessee in 2016, the firm continues a legacy of trusted, community-focused legal service.
