Business Details
Your Trusted Estate Planning & Personal Injury Attorney in Nashville
I am Zale Dowlen, a licensed attorney in Tennessee with over a decade of experience in estate planning and personal injury law. My practice combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of insurance claims, gained through years as an insurance adjuster. I hold a Juris Doctor degree from the Nashville School of Law and an MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, which equip me to address both the legal and financial aspects of my clients' needs. As a Christian attorney, I am committed to ethical representation and active participation in organizations like Compassionate Counsel and the Christian Legal Society. My focus is on helping everyday individuals protect their legacies and navigate legal challenges with confidence.I approach estate planning as a proactive way to ensure families are cared for through wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. In personal injury cases, my background as an insurance adjuster provides unique insights into negotiating fair compensation for clients. I prioritize personalized service, recognizing each client's story and working to ensure they are remembered as the heroes of their own narratives. My practice is dedicated to the state of Tennessee, where I strive to make complex legal processes accessible and understandable.
Services
Estate Planning
Personal Injury
Wills & Trusts
Insurance Claims
Legal Consultation
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of insurance claims experience to strengthen injury cases.
- Our attorney holds both Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees.
- We provide faith-based legal counsel aligned with Christian values.
- Our practice combines estate planning with strategic insurance and investment guidance.
- We serve Tennessee clients with localized legal expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Tennessee Bar Association
- The Institutes (Associate In Claims)
Services
Estate Planning
We help clients create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our approach combines legal expertise with financial strategy to protect assets and ensure family security. Services include personalized counseling on insurance and investment considerations for long-term peace of mind.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in injury and wrongful death cases with specialized knowledge from our insurance industry background. Our services include claim evaluation, negotiation with insurers, and litigation support to secure fair compensation for medical expenses and lost wages.
Wills & Trusts
We draft customized wills and trust documents to ensure proper asset distribution. Our services include creating living wills and establishing powers of attorney to manage healthcare and financial decisions during incapacity.
People
Zale Dowlen
Attorney & Counselor
Licensed Tennessee attorney with dual JD/MBA credentials. Former insurance adjuster with 10+ years claims experience. Specializes in estate planning and personal injury law while maintaining active roles in Christian legal organizations.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We create customized wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and living wills to ensure your legacy and family protection.
How does your insurance experience benefit injury cases?
My decade as an insurance adjuster provides insider knowledge to negotiate better settlements for personal injury claims.
Do you handle cases outside Tennessee?
Our legal practice is limited to serving clients within the state of Tennessee as required by licensing regulations.
What qualifications do you have?
I hold a Juris Doctor, MBA, and Associate In Claims designation with Tennessee Bar license #026816.