Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP

Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP is an East Tennessee law firm with over 120 years of history serving Knoxville and Knox County. The firm's attorneys, many holding Best Lawyers® recognition and AV Preeminent status, practice across civil litigation, business law, employment, bankruptcy, real estate, estate planning, and family law.

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Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP is an East Tennessee law firm with more than a century of history serving the region's business and personal clients since 1902. Based in Knoxville, the firm has established itself as one of Tennessee's premier legal practices, representing individuals and corporations throughout Knox County and the surrounding areas as the region has grown and prospered.

The firm maintains a forward-thinking approach while honoring its long-standing commitment to excellence and client service. Its attorneys, many of whom hold Best Lawyers® and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent status, regularly appear in state and federal courts and administrative agencies across a broad spectrum of practice areas. The depth of the firm's experience spans civil and business law, including commercial litigation, employment law, bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights, real estate law, land use and zoning, estate planning, family law, and government relations and regulatory affairs.

The firm's recognition within the legal community reflects the caliber of its counsel. In 2026, ten attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers in America, including John M. Lawhorn, who earned the distinction of "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law – Individuals in the Knoxville area, and Michael W. Ewell, named "Lawyer of the Year" for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights and Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Rebekah P. Harbin was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for her work in commercial litigation, land use and zoning law, and real estate matters.

The firm's approach emphasizes understanding each client's objectives and delivering representation that exceeds expectations. Its attorneys are experienced across litigation matters ranging from straightforward mediations to complex, high-stakes disputes. One attorney, Jamey M. Minnihan, brings specialized experience in general civil litigation, estate planning, and family law, with prior work as an Assistant Attorney General and County Prosecutor, along with service as an adjunct professor at law school.

Beyond legal practice, the firm's attorneys are deeply engaged in their communities, participating actively in civic and school organizations, religious institutions, and charitable endeavors. The firm also takes pride in its veteran staff members who have served during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.

Located at 550 West Main Street, Suite 500, Knoxville, Tennessee 37902, Frantz, McConnell & Seymour, LLP can be reached at 865.546.9321.

Overview compiled from the firm's website