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Nicholas Andrew Black

3.3
2 reviews

609 Smithview Dr., Maryville, TN 37803

Adoption Law, Criminal Law - Defense, Criminal Law - Prosecution and 10 more

About Nicholas Andrew Black

Nicholas Andrew Black is a lawyer practicing adoption law, criminal law - defense, criminal law - prosecution and 10 other areas of law. Nicholas received a B.A. degree from Clemson University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years. Nicholas practices at Ralls and Wooten Attorneys at Law in Maryville, TN.

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Adoptions
Posted by anonymous
April 21, 2020
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Working with Mr. Black was a great experience. Our adoption was complicated and stressful, but he was excellent as our attorney

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 18, 2020
Hired Attorney

We retained Mr. Black’s services and were not happy with his work. The first red flag was that he did not provide an agreement for services when he took the retainer payment, so it wasn’t clear what we were actually paying for. Based on our initial consultation, we expected that he would file the appropriate paper with the court and follow up with the process until the court’s determination of the case; we believed that’s what the fee would cover. In our initial consultation with him, we were very clear about why we wanted to take legal action and what we hoped it would accomplish. However, once we got partway into the process, he told us that we would need to file additional lawsuit(s). He did not follow up with the court to provide them with necessary info. We finally fired him, but he didn’t even respond to that message, until we threatened to file a complaint with the state bar association. He did not provide documentation related to the case.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • General Practice
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Other 10
    • Adoption Law
    • Criminal Law - Defense
    • Criminal Law - Prosecution
    • Education
    • Estate Planning & Probate
    • Litigation - General Civil Practice
    • Probate & Trust Law
    • Real Estate Law
    • Tort & Personal Injury
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Ralls and Wooten Attorneys at Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2008, Tennessee
    Memberships
    Young Lawyers Division, YLD-Board, TBA Members
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Tennessee at Knoxville
    Class of 2008
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Clemson University
    Class of 2002
    B.A.

    Clemson University
    Class of 2004
    M.B.A.

Nicholas Andrew Black

Member at Ralls and Wooten Attorneys at Law
3.3
2 reviews

Chilhowee Professional Park609 Smithview Dr.Maryville, TN 37803U.S.A.

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