Howard & Howard - Knoxville, TN

Comprehensive Legal Counsel for Businesses and Property Owners in Knoxville

Navigating intricate regulations, commercial real estate deals, and courtroom disputes demands reliable advocates who understand the East Tennessee market. Founded in 1996, Howard and Howard, P.C. serves entrepreneurs, companies, and individuals from its offices on Old Kingston Pike in Knoxville. The firm combines transactional skill with courtroom advocacy. Whether you need to hire a business lawyer to structure a company or find an attorney to safeguard commercial assets during litigation, Howard and Howard delivers strategies focused on real-world results.

Business Law and Commercial Litigation Capabilities

At Howard and Howard, corporate clients benefit from hands-on counsel across every stage of the business life cycle. The firm regularly assists emerging enterprises with entity selection, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance while aggressively defending client interests when commercial disputes arise. Key corporate and litigation services include:

• Business Formation and Governance: Assisting entrepreneurs with business formation lawyers services, drafting operating agreements, bylaws, and founder documents designed to prevent future organizational gridlock.
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Providing detail-oriented contract lawyers support for vendor agreements, master service contracts, non-compete covenants, and licensing deals.
• Commercial and Business Litigation: Representing plaintiffs and defendants in complex contract breaches, shareholder disputes, fiduciary duty claims, and partnership dissolutions through experienced business litigation lawyers.
• Banking and Lending Representation: Assisting financial institutions and corporate borrowers with loan workouts, foreclosures, commercial loan documentation, and secured financing transactions.

Real Estate Transactions and Land Use Advocacy

Real property transactions in Tennessee require rigorous due diligence and thorough contract drafting to protect property value and avoid protracted legal battles. Howard and Howard serves developers, commercial landlords, property managers, and individual buyers across the Southeast. Their real estate practice covers:

• Commercial Real Estate Transactions: Guiding clients through property acquisitions, sales, financing, title examinations, and complex development projects with seasoned commercial real estate lawyers.
• Residential Real Estate Matters: Providing meticulous oversight for purchases, sales, boundary line controversies, and title defect resolutions with residential real estate lawyers.
• Commercial Leasing and Landlord-Tenant Matters: Structuring retail, industrial, and office leases while resolving lease defaults, tenant evictions, and property management conflicts.
• Zoning, Planning, and Land Development: Advising property owners on municipal ordinances, zoning variances, easement drafting, and environmental resource compliance.

Strategic Estate Planning and Probate Services

Protecting generational wealth and family-owned enterprises requires coordinated estate planning. The attorneys at Howard and Howard serve as dependable estate planning lawyers and probate lawyers, helping clients draft comprehensive wills, establish revocable and irrevocable trusts, and execute healthcare directives. When a loved one passes away, the firm guides executors through formal Tennessee probate court procedures, resolving creditor notices, tax filings, and asset distribution with efficiency and care.

Why Clients Choose Howard and Howard

Clients choose Howard and Howard because the firm pairs the comprehensive capabilities of a large practice with the personal attention of a boutique firm. Whether you need a lawyer immediately to handle an injunction or seek ongoing corporate counsel, the attorneys take a personal stake in your success. Contact Howard and Howard today to discuss your business, property, or estate planning objectives with a trusted Knoxville attorney.