Legal Services

Phone: (865) 594-1879

Website: 2mediate.org

Address: P.O. Box 788, 37901

Assists Knox County residents in resolving disputes within families or with neighbors, businesses, or organizations. Application fee. Mediation fees based on sliding scale. Elder Mediation: Mediators trained in Elder Mediation are available for disputes involving the aging community. Does not provide attorneys or legal advice.

Phone: (865) 522-6522

Website: www.knoxbar.org

Address: 505 Main St., Suite 50, 37902

Provides public education and legal advice clinics to help inform citizens about our justice system. LawLine Online (found at knoxbar.org) is a free online resource with general information on more than 70 topics. Proud sponsor of the 2025-2027 Aging Well Resource Directory.

Phone: (865) 522-7501

Website: www.knoxbar.org/?pg=hiring-a-lawyer

Mon.-Thurs., 9 am – 5 pm. Call or visit knoxbar.org. LRIS staff provides referrals to private licensed and insured attorneys, or information and referral to other agencies where appropriate. There is no fee for the referral service or for a brief, confidential consultation. If client wishes to retain the attorney, they may do so at the attorney’s regular rate. LRIS does not offer income-based referrals.

Phone: (865) 637-0484

Website: www.laet.org

Address: 607 W Summit Hill Dr SW, Knoxville, TN 37902

Provides contract review services for issues such as home repairs, landlord/tenant disputes, and car purchases. Adults age 60 and older can receive free legal consultations, with legal representation available for low-income clients in qualifying consumer cases. Free legal assistance is also available for individuals 60+ who have experienced abuse or exploitation—whether by a caregiver, relative, neighbor, contractor, or business. Victims or their power of attorney may request services. Consultations are offered at senior centers and other sites throughout Knox County. Additional support includes help with medical insurance matters like Medicaid/TennCare and Medicare. Call to apply.

Phone: (865) 691-2551 Ext. 4218

TTY: (800) 848-0298

Website: www.ethra.org/programs/39/public-guardianship-for-the-elderly

Address: East TN Area Agency on Aging & Disability - 9111 Cross Park Dr., Suite D-100, 37923

Assists adults 60+ determined by the courts to be unable to care for their own affairs and have no family, friends, or agency willing or able to serve as conservator. Proud sponsor of the 2025-2027 Aging Well Resource Directory.

Phone: (844) 435-7486 Ext. 4218

TTY: (800) 848-0298

Website: www.tals.org

Statewide, nonprofit legal help service. Licensed Tennessee attorneys offer free legal information (non- criminal) and referrals to Tennesseans via phone or the website, help4tn.org.

Phone: (877) 608-1009

Website: www.tnjustice.org

Provides free legal help to Tennesseans to get vital health care and nutrition benefits. TJC can assist with issues related to TennCare, CHOICES, Medicare Savings Program, and SNAP, as well as help to see if you are eligible for insurance coverage or other health care resources.