At Carpenter & Lewis PLLC, we are a law firm that seeks to serve our clients legal needs by doing what we do best. We don’t do lawsuits or attempt to handle every area of the law. We focus our efforts on estate and transactional law to help both individuals and businesses.
About Carpenter & Lewis PLLC
Carpenter & Lewis PLLC is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based law firm renowned for estate planning, wills, trusts, and small business legal services. Founded in 1989 by Stephen L. Carpenter, our firm stands out by focusing solely on estate and transactional law, delivering precise solutions tailored to both individuals and businesses.
Our Practice and Philosophy At Carpenter & Lewis PLLC, we do not stretch our expertise thin across all areas of law; instead, we concentrate on what we do best. From drafting wills and trusts to helping families navigate the probate process after the loss of a loved one, our firm ensures that our clients’ assets are protected and legacies are passed on effectively while minimizing taxes and reducing litigation risks.
Connect With Us Our firm is known for its professionalism and dedication to client service, having established a solid reputation for prompt responses and dedicated assistance. We invite you to contact us at 865-509-9600 to learn more about how we can assist you. Whether updating your estate plans, starting a small business, or ensuring your assets are protected, Carpenter & Lewis PLLC is your trusted partner in Knoxville.
At Carpenter & Lewis PLLC, we are not just attorneys; we are your partners in planning for the future. Schedule your consultation today.
About Carpenter & Lewis PLLC
Founded in 1989
6 people in their team
Practice areas
Languages spoken
Practice areas
Business
Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning; Limited Liability Companies, Business Transactions, and Small Business Law; Estate and Trust Administration.
Our Partners and Associates

Education:
Asbury University – Bachelor of Arts, 1986
College of William & Mary – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1989
College of William & Mary – Master of Laws in Taxation, 1990
Memberships:
Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Virginia State Bar; Knoxville Estate Planning Council; Fountain City Business and Professional Association, Inc. (Member, Past President)
PRACTICE AREAS: Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, and Asset Protection Law; Limited Liability Companies, Contracts, and Small Business Law; Taxation Law; Estate and Trust Administration; and Nonprofit Organizations.

Education:
University of Tennessee – Bachelor of Science, 1994
University of Tennessee – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1997
Memberships:
Knoxville Bar Association
PRACTICE AREAS: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning; Limited Liability Companies, Contracts, and Small Business Law; Estate and Trust Administration.

Education:
University of Tennessee – Bachelor of Arts, 2004
Appalachian School of Law – Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2007
– Senior Notes & Comments Editor, Appalachian Journal of Law
Memberships:
Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Association
PRACTICE AREAS: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning; Limited Liability Companies, Contracts, and Small Business Law; Estate and Trust Administration; Conservatorships; and Real Estate Law.