Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C. - Knoxville, TN
Long, Ragsdale and Waters, P.C. is a premier Knoxville business and real estate law firm established in 1986, delivering sophisticated counsel in commercial property development, corporate transactions, banking, commercial litigation, taxation, and estate planning across East Tennessee.
Premier Business and Commercial Real Estate Legal Counsel in Knoxville
Established in 1986, Long, Ragsdale and Waters, P.C. is an established legal powerhouse in Knoxville, Tennessee. The practice counsels corporate clients, real estate developers, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs across East Tennessee. Composed of veteran transactional attorneys and seasoned trial litigators, the firm handles sophisticated commercial deals and disputed matters. Corporate leaders seeking to hire a business lawyer or find an attorney for complex property transactions rely on the firm's practical and responsive representation.
Comprehensive Practice Areas Tailored to Corporate and Property Success
As recognized business and real estate lawyers, the team at Long, Ragsdale and Waters, P.C. assists corporate entities, investors, and property owners across a wide array of legal disciplines:
- Commercial and Residential Real Estate: Strategic counsel from commercial real estate lawyers handling property acquisitions, commercial leases, zoning approvals, and title examinations. The firm also assists clients with residential real estate lawyers for high-value transactions.
- Corporate Organization and Business Formation: Guidance from business formation lawyers and contract lawyers structuring LLCs, partnerships, and corporations, drafting bylaws, and negotiating mergers and acquisitions.
- Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Courtroom advocacy from business litigation lawyers handling contract breaches, partnership disputes, construction claims, and arbitration.
- Banking, Lending, and Commercial Collections: Representation for financial institutions, credit unions, and commercial lenders regarding secured loans, workouts, and collections.
- Taxation, Estate Planning, and Probate: Strategic counsel from estate planning lawyers, tax lawyers, and probate lawyers structuring wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, business succession strategies, and federal tax compliance for families and executives.
- Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights, and Labor: Protective counsel from bankruptcy lawyers handling creditor representation and workouts, alongside counsel from employment and labor lawyers on corporate workplace compliance.
Innovative Solutions for Entrepreneurial Ventures and Development
What distinguishes Long, Ragsdale and Waters, P.C. is its problem-solving approach. Transactional attorneys craft deal structures that advance business objectives from concept through closing. The firm has guided prominent commercial developments and conservation easement projects across the region. When disputes emerge, litigators protect client assets with cost-effective advocacy aligned with organizational goals.
Proven Record of Excellence and Distinguished Reputation
Long, Ragsdale and Waters, P.C. is ranked Tier 1 in Real Estate Law, Banking and Finance Law, and Real Estate Litigation by Best Lawyers in America. Attorneys have received recognition from Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, and Cityview Magazine. Open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the firm welcomes prospective clients to consult an attorney. Payment methods include retainer fees, checks, wire transfers, and credit cards.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the neighborhood of Bearden in West Knoxville, situated on the prominent commercial corridor of N Northshore Dr.
Building Location
This is an eight-story professional office complex known as the Landmark Center. The facility is easily recognizable and located near the intersection of N Northshore Dr and Papermill Dr, close to Knoxville DIY Skatepark.
Parking Details
Visitors have access to a large free onsite surface parking lot with over 200 spaces, as well as covered parking options directly at the building.
Public Transit
Served by Knoxville Area Transit Route 11 (Sutherland / Kingston Pike); nearest stop is at Kingston Pk. / Northshore Dr.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the Landmark Center. Take the elevator to the 7th floor, where you can find the offices inside Suite S700.