Charles R. Frazier, JD, MTax, LLM, EPLS
Tax Attorney & Estate Planning Law Specialist
Mr. Frazier is not a Nashville native, but he fits right into the community with a strong work ethic and family values which have helped him become a great attorney. Mr. Frazier is a husband and father of four children whose humble beginnings help him relate to any client who needs advice for resolving their tax law, estate planning, elder law, or probate administration issues.
Mr. Frazier is a US Army veteran who served his country proudly and with distinction before being honorably discharged. As a former soft skill Army Ranger, Mr. Frazier understands the dedication it takes to get a job done the right way. Mr. Frazier's clients' needs are his top priority, and he is committed to helping them face obstacles head on and resolve their problems.
After leaving military service, Mr. Frazier gave much business experience as a life and health insurance agent, where he learned the values of placing his clients'needs above his personal or financial interests. The insurance business brought Mr. Frazier to middle Tennessee where he ultimately decided to attend Austin Peay State University to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with concentrations and finance and accounting. Mr. Frazier then attended the University of Tennessee's College of Law to earn a Doctor of Jurisprudence.
TAX LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEY
After graduation from law school, to Frazier took a job with the Internal Revenue Service as an Internal Revenue Agent. Mr. Frazier offers his clients and insiders prospective on how the IRS approaches tax audits, and he uses that knowledge to help his clients avoid and resolve tax controversies in the most painless way possible. Mr. Frazier also has extensive experience handling tax collections matters, and he and his team have helped hundreds of clients obtain relief from the burdens of tax debt. Mr. Frazier is also an experienced estate planning and probate administration attorney. He and his team have helped many families plan their estates in a manner which erases uncertainties during disability or death. Mr. Frazier guides his clients through the complex maze of probate administration law to help them effectively and efficiently carry out their loved one's wishes.
The team at the Law Offices of Charles R Frazier is committed to service to our clients. We believe in educating and empowering our clients by providing clear and consistent communication. We believe that excellent client service and absolute honesty always wins us more clients. Mr. Frazier's clients choose his firm because he has good Google reviews, he worked at the IRS, he is an Army Veteran, or a former client or trusted advisor referred them.
Mr. Frazier is committed to using his knowledge and the experience to serve individuals with tax problems, business owners, nonprofit organizations, churches and those who want peace of mind regarding their estates. Mr. Frazier has spent his career focusing on making a difference for his clients. Should you decide to consult with Mr. Frazier, you will find him warm, welcoming, and honest. He is a “straight shooter,” . . . If he believes you do not need his services, he will promptly tell you so, but he will also endeavor to give you the guidance you need to resolve your matter.
Mr. Frazier understands that people appreciate high levels of personal service. The Law Offices of Charles R. Frazier respects its clients, and they work hard to help their clients find peace of mind and confidence. The Law Offices of Charles R. Frazier will resolve your issues in a way that helps you move forward with your life.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- B.B.A., Austin Peay State University
- J.D., The University of Tennessee College of Law
- M.Tax, Florida Atlantic University
- LL.M. (tax), The University of Alabama
- Accredited Estate Planner® Designation (AEP)
- Board-Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist (EPLS)
- Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA)
JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Tennessee Supreme Court, 2009
- United States Tax Court, 2014
- Middle District Court of Tennessee, 2014
PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
- American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association
- Middle Tennessee Estate Planning Council
- Mufreesboro Estate Planning Council
- U.S. Army Veteran
ARTICLES
- "Transactions: Case Commentaries: The Board's Failure to Take Action" Charles R Frazier Tennessee Journal of Business Law 8 Transactions: Tenn. J. Bus. L. 445, 453-56 2007
FEATURED PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
- Middle Tennessee Legal Aid Society tax case advisor
OTHER EXPERIENCE
- Greater Missionary Baptist Church – Clarksville, Tennessee, Non-Profit Business Manager
- Trane Company & Hendrickson Trailer – Clarksville, Tennessee, Welder, Weld Operator and Machinist
- U.S. Army/ B Co. 3rd Bn. 75th Rgr Regt. – Ft. Benning, Georgia, Supply Specialist
Recent Blog Posts
Estate Planning Provides Peace of Mind
Taxation of the Student Debt Relief Plan
Three Steps to Helping Clients Find Their Happiness and Honor It With Their Estate Plan
Worried About 87,000 New IRS Agents? Shouldn’t Be
ATTORNEY CHARLES R. FRAZIER NAMED TO LEADERSHIP RUTHERFORD CLASS OF 2023
Recommendations
- I needed to refinance my home and could not because of old Federal Tax Liens. I hired Mr. Frazier and he took care of my problem. After 22 years, I can now say that I don't have anymore IRS tax problems.
- After years of procrastination, we finally went to see Mr. Frazier to draft our wills. He explained the importance of estate planning for incapacity, disability, and death. Now we don't have to fear what will happen with our kids if the unforeseen happens.
- "I received a thorough review and excellent professional advice. Mr. Frazier offered several options, clearly outlining the costs and benefits of each. He offered me sufficient legal guidance to proceed without taking advantage of the situation. Honestly, this is the best legal experience I've ha...
- It was nice to have someone to guide my sister and I through the estate administration process. Mr. Frazier told us what to expect and handled everything for us.
- "Attorney Frazier was excellent. He was very patient and thorough with his explanation of the law and how it pertains to our case in a way that we could easily understand. And He was patient and always open to answering all of our questions. I would STRONGLY recommend him."
- "Mr. Frazier is absolutely someone I would recommend to anyone seeking help with tax guidance or needing a consultation. From the original call speaking with Misty on our general questions and leading up to our actual meeting with Mr. Frazier I was nothing short of impressed. This is someone I ge...
- "I was definitely pleased with his services. He took the time and broke everything down to my understanding. After meeting with him I finally felt stress free knowing that he could help me. My money and time was definitely well spent and I will recommend his services to anyone who is in need of a...
- "From the first meeting to the last my Experience was very professional and very comfortable. After the initial meeting with Mr. Frazier I left his office Feeling much better less stress and confident that he would take care of my matter and throughout the journey working with his staff with a gr...
- "Having faced difficult tax matters in the past, we wanted to consult with a professional like Mr. Frazier to ensure we handled future matters the best way possible. He displayed a high degree of professionalism and staff members were courteous. Most importantly, Mr. Frazier has the unique abilit...
- "Mr. Frazier and his staff were always courteous, professional, and effective throughout the entire process of my case. I was advised on all possible courses of actions, their possible (and probable) results and guided through smart choices to a positive end result with no surprises. Even through...