Vermillion Law

Estate Planning, Probate, & Business Law

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    Estate Planning

    Our experienced attorneys will help you develop a cohesive plan for estates of all sizes. Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Guardianship, Asset Protection, Legacy Wealth Management, and Professional Trust Administration.

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    Probate

    Receive high quality administration and representation during your probate process from skilled lawyers. Our services provide expertise in testate and intestate matters within all counties in Tennessee and Florida.

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    Business Law

    We protect what you’ve built. Legal entities not just for your business, but also for asset protection and mitigating risk. Legal documents for small to medium sized businesses and real estate investors.

An Attorney Who Cares About You, Your Family, and Your Future

We know that when you hire Vermillion Law to do your legal work, you’re counting on us to provide exceptional client service, not just now, but for many years to come.

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Ethics

Professional ethics and adherence to the highest standards of client service are why people trust us to be their legal counsel.

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Diligence

An attention to detail hard to find nowadays in any industry. Clients and professional colleagues comment on it regularly, and we’re proud of that.

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Compassionate Guidance

Clients come to us in sometimes very difficult circumstances. No matter their situation, we are always focused on meeting their needs, both as legal advisors and as fellow human beings.

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Knowledge

We invest a significant amount of time and money in continuing education and partnerships with other experts in their fields for the benefit of our clients.

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Strength & Experience

You want your attorney to be tough but fair, strong but kind. We are those things and more, with over 15 years of legal experience and more than 30 years in business.

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Our Founder: Leigh Cowden

Leigh is a USAF Veteran, wife, mother and attorney, licensed in Tennessee, Florida, & New York. She’s been practicing law since 2007 and has over 30 years of business experience in several industries, including aviation, medical devices, insurance, securities and financial planning, hospitality, transportation logistics, university education, publishing, real estate investing, and both litigation and transactional legal practice. She’s lived in East Tennessee since 2018, and before that she lived in France for 8 1/2 years. Florida was her home for many years as well, along with California, New York, Idaho, Mississippi, and North Carolina. She’s been married to her husband Craig for over 20 years and has 5 children and 10 grandchildren. She’s a big animal lover and a tennis fanatic. Today, she splits her time between Tennessee and Florida, with offices in both states.

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Our Services

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    Will-Based Estate Plans

    Simple to slightly more complex, for those who have smaller estates and do not own real property or who are not concerned about the probate process.

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    Trust-Based Estate Plans

    For those who want to avoid probate, avoid or lower taxes, protect vulnerable heirs, and take advantage of asset protection strategies. Essential for those who own property or businesses or have significant assets.

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    Trust Admin & Fiduciary Trustee Services

    We can help manage your trust & serve as Trustee , insuring your beneficiaries receive assets from the trust as you’ve directed. Your quarterback for a smooth-running estate team.

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    High Net Worth Plans

    For those with estates in excess of $10M, employing strategies that maximize tax savings, minimize capital gains, and take advantage of trust-friendly statutes. Maximize asset protection and protect generational wealth.

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    Probate

    Probate administration with the court, compassionate coordination and guidance for the Personal Representative.

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    Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives

    All of the ancillary documents needed for a comprehensive estate plan.

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    LLC Business Formation

    Excellent vehicles not just for your business entity, but also great for asset protection and mitigating risk. Ask us about Series LLCs.

Come to a free seminar.

Learn about the benefits of creating a successful Estate Plan and what can happen if you don't. We will discuss topics such as Taxes, Asset Protection, Trusts, Wills, and Probate. Learn how you can protect what you own and ensure that your loved ones are taken care of now and in the future. The presentation itself will last a little over one hour, followed by a Q&A session, where you will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

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Don’t Wait

We often see clients who come to our office seeking help with fixing problems that could have been avoided with some basic legal solutions. Don’t put off your business or estate planning for another moment. Take care of the things that are important to you TODAY.

  • Online Access

  • Easy Consultations

  • Flat Fee Options

  • Total Guidance

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Planning Ahead Avoids Expensive Legal Problems

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It might seem like a good idea to save money and cut corners by using online forms and the services of someone you’ll never meet on the Internet. But the expression “penny wise and pound foolish” often applies to the use of generic, one-size-fits-all legal forms. Invest in the things that will save you time, money, and future heartache. . .in other words: professional legal guidance from someone who has taken the time to learn about you, your assets, your concerns, and your plans for the future.

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The Process

Every law firm manages its client relationships differently. We focus on exceptional client service and high level communications. This means your phone calls are returned the same day. Your legal matter is never put on the back burner. You are kept apprised of your legal matter in a timely fashion. And we are available to you when you need us. House calls are available for emergency situations.

  • Most clients enter our practice through a referral of a trusted friend, family member, or professional advisor or through attendance at a seminar. Our referral sources are often financial planners, bankers, attorneys, insurance agents, accountants, and others who work with people and their assets. They refer clients who are important to them because they know they can trust us to do an excellent job and treat their referrals like family.

  • We have a conversation either over the phone, Zoom, or in person about our services, your needs, and what we can do to assist you. The fee and costs related to these services are disclosed up front, and if you wish to proceed, we complete a Legal Services Agreement and collect part of the fee up front to begin the work.

  • We ask for a list of items or information we need to complete our work, often in the form of an online questionnaire. We have paper versions too. As the work continues, we may ask for more information or clarification of issues. You are always welcome to check in with us if you have questions or need anything.

  • Once we have completed the work as outlined in our Legal Services Agreement, we collect the balance of the fees due and schedule a consultation with you to go over the finished product and sign the necessary documents. You are welcome to ask any questions necessary to fully understand what we’ve done for you. Our relationship continues for as long as you need it to, and we are happy to keep in touch over the years to ensure you have all the legal support you need.

An Attorney Who Cares About You, Your Family, and Your Future