The Scearce Law Firm, P.C. is a full-service law firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, specializing in corporate, financial, and insolvency law. Founded by Ballard Scearce Jr., a former partner in a national firm with over 600 attorneys, the firm stands out by offering sophisticated legal representation typically found in large firms, but at local, community-oriented rates.
The firm takes a partnership approach, striving to gain an intimate understanding of each client’s business and industry to provide effective, tailored counsel. With 17 years of high-level experience, Ballard Scearce Jr. and his team serve middle-market companies, small businesses, lenders, and individuals, handling complex transactions and disputes with efficiency and expertise. The firm is licensed to practice in both Tennessee and Georgia.
Services Offered
- Banking & Financial Services
- Commercial Lending
- Special Assets/Loan Restructuring
- Secured Transactions & Collateral Issues
- Legal Opinions
- Corporate/Business Transactions
- Entity Formation & Succession Planning
- Business Acquisitions & Transfers
- Employment Matters
- Contract Review
- Insolvency & Creditor’s Rights
- Representation in Chapter 7 & 11 Bankruptcy
- Mortgage & Collateral Foreclosures & Replevins
- Distressed Asset Acquisitions
- State Court Receivership Actions
- General Counsel for Small and Middle-Market Companies
The firm is deeply involved in the Chattanooga community, with its founder serving on boards for organizations such as the Salvation Army, Northside Neighborhood House, and Little Miss Mag Early Learning Center. Notable career highlights include representing clients in multimillion-dollar financing transactions, major asset acquisitions, and complex corporate restructurings.
