Oakes Law Firm - Knoxville, TN
Estate Planning Lawyers in Knoxville, TN
10413 Kingston Pike Suite 201 Knoxville, TN 37922
- 1 Super Lawyers®
- 1 Attorney Rating
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13
Years
Experience
Featured Review
"My husband and I knew nothing about how to create wills and other legal documents involving medical, legal and estate decisions. We chose Seth Oakes because of numerous positive reviews, and we are completely pleased with his legal guidance and..." "My husband and I knew nothing about how to create wills and other legal documents involving medical, legal and estate decisions. We chose Seth Oakes because of numerous positive reviews, and we are completely pleased with his legal guidance and performance. He is very responsive and knowledgeable and has provided us with answers and suggestions far beyond what we expected. We wholeheartedly recommend Oakes Law Firm."
Knoxville Estate Planning Law Firm
Updated: 02/28/2026
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2024-2025My husband and I knew nothing about how to create wills and other legal documents involving medical, legal and estate decisions. We chose Seth Oakes because of numerous positive reviews, and we are completely pleased with his legal guidance and performance. He is very responsive and knowledgeable and has provided us with answers and suggestions far beyond what we expected. We wholeheartedly recommend Oakes Law Firm.
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Verified ClientConsulted Law firm 2026We contacted Oakes Law Firm to obtain information regarding what type of estate planning would be appropriate for our situation. Seth was very knowledgeable, professional and kind, and provided us with several options, some of which we hadn’t considered. He was very patient with us and answered all our questions. We highly recommend Seth Oakes and Oakes Law Firm.
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2025-2026Seth is excellent, highly qualified and patient. He is exceptional at explaining complex legal matters of Living Trusts. We definitely recommend Seth Oakes if you need any outstanding and professional legal help.
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Verified ClientHired Law firm 2025-2075I was Valedictorian of my law school class and I chose Seth Oakes to prepare all of my personal estate documents to protect and provide for my loved ones in the future. He lives up to all the positive reviews which led me to his practice. He is extremely affable, knowledgeable, and responsive. I highly recommend his services with the utmost confidence you will also receive five star + legal counsel for your needs. JMS
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- POA (Power of Attorney)
- Probate
Litigation: 25%
Firm Information
Overview
From our law office in Knoxville, Tennessee, attorney Seth Oakes, founder and owner of the Oakes Law Firm, provides outstanding representation and support to a diverse range of clients across our region who have legal needs involving:
- Probate and estate administration
- Estate planning
- Trusts and wills
Licensed to practice in Tennessee since 2013, attorney Oakes has nearly 10 years of total legal experience. This means you can rely on us to arm you with the information you need to make the most informed decisions regarding your legal challenges. We have achieved remarkable success helping our clients protect themselves, their assets and their loved ones for the future, and we have obtained many favorable outcomes for those facing serious criminal charges.
Attorney Oakes has extensive legal knowledge and the experience to back it up. He has earned consistent recognition as among the top 5% of lawyers in the state, and our law firm has received many testimonials and referrals from our satisfied clients. Additionally, we have earned the Clients' Choice Award from Avvo, and we are proud to be able to help so many in our communities in their most dire times of need.
To speak with us about your legal issues, you can contact the Oakes Law Firm to schedule a confidential consultation. Our law office also currently offers virtual consultations in these uncertain times to help keep you safe and healthy.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Oakes Law Firm selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Oakes, R. Seth On a Super Lawyers® List
Languages
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English
Representative Cases
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RALPH JUNIOR LOWEV. ROY PROVINCE ET AL., 2021 Tenn. App. LEXIS 400, Tenn App. (2021) - E2020-01133-COA-R3-CV
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WATSON V. WATSON, 2019 Tenn. App. LEXIS 170, Tenn App. (2019) - E2019-00427-COA-T10B-CV
Published Works
Articles
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Perspectives On Capital Punishment In America, CreateSpace, 2013
Searching inquiry into the contours of capital punishment in America. Contribution features federal habeas corpus protections for state-sentenced capital offenders and the constitutionality of limits on "actual innocence" equitable tolling.
Contact
10413 Kingston Pike
Suite 201
Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: 865-381-7487
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.oakeslawfirm.com
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
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