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Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Maryville, TN
Established in 1980, Costner Greene has built a reputation as a trusted legal advocate in East Tennessee. Our firm specializes in delivering strategic legal solutions across personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and real estate matters. With over four decades of experience, we prioritize client needs through personalized representation and a commitment to achieving tangible results. Our team of seasoned attorneys combines local knowledge with a deep understanding of state and federal legal systems. We serve clients in Maryville, Alcoa, Blount County, and surrounding regions, maintaining a steadfast dedication to justice and client satisfaction.Our contingency fee structure in personal injury cases ensures accessibility to quality legal representation. Through complex litigation and compassionate counsel, we navigate clients through life-altering legal challenges. Our legacy of successful verdicts and settlements reflects our unwavering advocacy in both courtroom and negotiation settings. As a locally rooted firm, we remain committed to community values while maintaining the highest standards of legal excellence.
Services
Personal Injury Law
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 44 years of combined legal experience in East Tennessee courts
- Our team includes former prosecutors and seasoned trial attorneys
- We provide contingency fee arrangements for personal injury cases
- Our practice spans eight core legal service areas under one roof
- We maintain direct attorney-client communication throughout all cases
Services
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases resulting from car accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability. Our attorneys negotiate settlements or litigate cases to secure maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With over four decades of experience, we provide contingency-based representation focused on client recovery and long-term well-being.
Criminal Defense
Our firm defends clients against state and federal criminal charges including DUIs, drug offenses, and white-collar crimes. We provide representation from investigation through trial, protecting clients' rights during interrogations, plea bargains, and court proceedings. With extensive trial experience, we develop defense strategies tailored to each case's specific circumstances and potential long-term consequences.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, and property division. Our attorneys guide clients through mediation requirements in Tennessee while advocating for fair spousal support and child custody arrangements. We develop customized solutions for complex asset division and post-divorce modifications while prioritizing clients' emotional and financial well-being.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services cover wills, trusts, and healthcare directives for estates of all sizes. We help clients protect assets through proper documentation including powers of attorney and living wills. The practice addresses complex estate components like business succession planning, retirement benefits, and guardianship arrangements to ensure assets are distributed according to clients' wishes with minimal legal interference.
Real Estate Law
We provide comprehensive real estate legal services including title searches, property closings, and purchase agreements. Our practice handles both residential and commercial transactions with an affiliated title company for streamlined processes. We protect clients' interests in property disputes, zoning issues, and contract negotiations while ensuring compliance with Tennessee real estate regulations.
People
Joseph E. Costner
Founding Attorney
With over 40 years of legal experience, Joe Costner specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice cases. He has secured landmark verdicts in Blount County while maintaining a client-focused approach to legal representation.
Steven J. Greene
Founding Partner
Practicing primarily in real estate law, Steve Greene established Blount Title Agency and handles property transactions, title insurance, and commercial real estate matters with extensive local market knowledge.
Andy Long
Attorney
Andy Long represents clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense cases. He combines trial experience with negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes in both civil and criminal matters.
Amy E. Burroughs
Estate Planning Attorney
Amy Burroughs specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. She helps clients protect assets and prepare for future healthcare decisions through comprehensive legal documentation.
Angela N. Snyder
Family Law Attorney
Angela Snyder focuses on family law matters including divorce, child custody, and property division. She advocates for clients' rights while navigating Tennessee's mediation requirements and complex family legal issues.
Questions
What areas of law does Costner Greene specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, and real estate law with experienced attorneys in each practice area.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free consultations for all personal injury and wrongful death cases to evaluate your legal options.
How are legal fees structured for personal injury cases?
Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning payment only occurs if we secure compensation for you.
What experience do you have with criminal defense cases?
Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience handling state and federal criminal defense cases, including DUIs, drug offenses, and white-collar crimes.
Can you assist with estate planning for complex assets?
Yes, we help clients manage complex estates involving trust funds, business assets, real property, and retirement plans through comprehensive estate planning.
