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Layne M. Gillespie

Layne M. Gillespie

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  • Bankruptcy
  • Tennessee
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Biography

Layne Gillespie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from the Appalachian School of Law in 2007. Layne began her legal career in Virginia as an intern for the Honorable Michael L. Moore, Circuit Court Judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. After her internship, Layne worked at ChildLaw Services, Inc., a non-profit organization devoted to the representation of abused and neglected children. Upon relocating to Chattanooga in 2008, Layne joined Clark & Washington, LLC as an associate attorney where she practiced bankruptcy law until January of 2015.

Layne is licensed to practice in Tennessee, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Layne is also a Tennessee Rule 31 Civil Mediator.

Annually since 2017, Layne has been recognized by the Tennessee Supreme Court as an Attorney for Justice. Layne was also selected by Super Lawyers as a 2017 Rising Star in Bankruptcy.

Practice Area
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Additional Practice Areas
  • Debt Settlement
  • Mediation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free initial bankruptcy consultations.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Tennessee
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6th Circuit
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US District Court for Eastern District of Tennessee
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney
Chattanooga Legal Group, PC
- Current
Associate Attorney
Clark & Washington, PC
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Education
Appalachian School of Law
J.D. (2007) | Law School
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Awards
Attorney for Justice
Tennessee Supreme Court
Attorney for Justice
Tennessee Supreme Court
Attorney for Justice
Tennessee Supreme Court
Rising Star
Mid-South SuperLawyers List
Professional Associations
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Tennessee Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Tennessee Rule 31 Civil Mediator
Tennessee Administrative Office of Courts
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Chattanooga Legal Group PC
201 Frazier Ave, Ste F
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Telephone: (423) 994-3389
Fax: (423) 602-2199
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all meetings are being conducted virtually. Please call our office to schedule an appointment.