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Biography

Longtime member of the Tennessee Bar, having practiced law in 66 of the 95 Counties in Tennessee. I am known for my expertise in Deeds, Titles and Boundary Disputes. In most Criminal matters prior to Trial, I conduct demanding Preliminary Hearings and present numerous Defenses including Motions To Suppress Evidence, and Discovery of the State's Witnesses and Evidence. Statutes of Limitations are always examined. And in Probate matters, Court Administration OR NOT is carefully examined prior to filing such. If Probate can be avoided, then other Title authorities and Property Transfer methods are pursued.

I am admitted to, and have actually practiced before, the Tennessee Supreme Court, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Tennessee Court of Appeals, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the United States Tax Court.

Unlike most attorneys and title companies, I am capable of drafting precise Deeds and Easements with new Legal Descriptions from one or more Survey plats, with comprehensive Derivation of Title clauses and Habendum clauses. And my Practice often involves Title Searches, Boundary Line Disputes, Deeds of any type, and Quiet Title Actions. My Estate Planning Practice includes Wills, Future Interest Conveyances, Trusts, and Probate Administration. Additionally I prosecute Will Contests, Foreclosures, and Land Partition Suits. In Criminal Cases, my Clients do not hire me just to plead them Guilty to the original charges.

I am a Retired Field Artillery Officer with the TNARNG and USA. I executed Fire Missions with Cannons, MLRS Rockets & ATACMS Missiles. As a Targeting Officer, I directed the employment of Q-37 and Q-36 Weapon Locating Radars. And I was a Nuclear Weapon Officer for 155 mm and 8 inch Artillery in the 2nd Armored Division. As a QRF .50 BMG gunner in the Iraq War, I was awarded the Combat Action Badge.

Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Eminent Domain, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Planning
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Landlord Rights
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Areas
  • Boundary/Title Disputes
  • Firearms
  • Title Insurance Claims
  • Curing Title Defects
  • Actions for Forced Partition Sale of Real Property
  • Removing Void Judgment Liens of record
  • Veteran's Disability
  • Asset Protection
  • Exemption Rights
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Payment Plans with reasonable regular installments are encouraged
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
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United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
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United States Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney
Anthony M. Avery, Attorney
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Targeting Officer, Radar Officer, Nuclear Weapons Technical Operations Evaluator, Artillery Survey Chief, Field Artillery Observer, DivArty S-4, Quick Reaction Force .50 Caliber Machine Gunner & Field Artillery Battalion Ammunition Officer
Field Artillery, United States Army & Tennessee Army National Guard
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2nd Armored Division; XVIII Airborne Corp; 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment
Education
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D. (1987)
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The Citadel
B.A. (1981)
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Professional Associations
National Rifle Association
Member & Approved Firearm Counsel Referral
Current
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State Bar of Tennessee  # 012925
Licensed Attorney
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Handling Real Estate Transactions: Surveys, Legal Descriptions and Deed Requirements, Knoxville, Tennessee
National Business Institute
Real Estate Law: Liens Against Real Property, Perfection and Enforcement, Knoxville, Tennessee
National Business Institute
Real Estate Law: Tennessee Title Law (Deeds; Estates; Derivation of Title; Defects; Easements; Litigation), Knoxville, Tennessee
National Business Institute
Certifications
Security Clearance
Defense Investigative Services
Notary Public At Large
Union County, Tennessee
Emergency Action Messages
United States Army
Websites & Blogs
Website
Questions Answered
Legal Answers
5455 Questions Answered
Q. I am doing contract for deed. I turns out the seller has not paid the mortgage payments is there anything we can do?
A: You might start looking for another place to live. It will take awhile for the lender to foreclose and then the new owner will sue you for possession. You could sue your landlord for breach of contract, that is him putting you in exclusive possession. But all your paid in rents are gone, forfeited. Contract for a Deed is not a Deed Conveyance but a Lease With Option.
Q. I'm trying to help my father in law. Question is in the more info because it's to long
A: Owner must hire a competent MT attorney file suit for Ejectment now. He might lose the property through adverse possession. He cannot do what he did with this occupant. He will have to prove title. If the SOL has not run he might sue for possession only, but 6 years is a long time. He will probably have to prove title which is difficult and expensive.
Q. How can I obtain a indigent affidavit to waive my tickets that are old in other counties. Due to loss of income.
A: Some Courts will allow you to get rid of some fines and costs as indigent. But you will have to ask each individual Judge or their clerk to apply as indigent. All Courts will require some payments if not all. Driving is not a right. Hire a TN attorney to help but most of it is you finding out what DOS wants and going to each Court. Paid in Full Receipts will be required. Start with calling DOS for requirements for reinstatement.
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Anthony M. Avery, Attorney
140 Court Street
Maynardville, TN 37807
US
Telephone: (865) 637-3035
Monday: 9:30 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 7 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 7 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 7 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM - 7 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: I am usually available in the afternoons, but feel free to leave a message.