John J. Heflin III

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

3.0 (1 reviews)

Nashville, Tennessee

15+ years experience

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

901-525-6781

https://evanspetree.com/professionals/john-j-heflin/

6060 Poplar Ave, Suite 400 Memphis TN US

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Bio

John J. Heflin III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. John J., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

State Capital

Nashville

Highest Court

Tennessee Supreme Court

Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Memphis (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Memphis (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Memphis (2015)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1978

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Reviews

Michael Smith

3 months ago

Competent but Could Improve

John Heflin's expertise in commercial litigation and trusts/estates law is evident, especially given his multiple 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions. He handled a complex trust dispute for us with a solid legal strategy, leveraging his 15+ years of experience. However, communication was somewhat inconsistent—I often had to follow up for updates, which extended the timeline of our case. While the outcome was satisfactory, I expected more proactive engagement given his reputation. The legal work itself was thorough, but the overall client experience felt slightly lacking in responsiveness. For straightforward cases or those requiring deep legal analysis, his skills are undeniable, but if you value constant client interaction, you may need to manage expectations.