Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Maryville, TN
Since 1980, Costner & Greene has been a trusted legal advocate in East Tennessee, dedicated to client service and excellence. Our firm represents individuals and businesses across diverse legal matters, including personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. With over four decades of experience, we combine strategic vision with practical solutions to achieve real results for our clients. Our team serves Maryville, Alcoa, Blount County, and surrounding regions, prioritizing client satisfaction and community commitment.We handle complex litigation, from million-dollar verdicts to white-collar defense, while maintaining a focus on personalized representation. Our attorneys operate with transparency, offering contingency fee arrangements in personal injury cases to ensure accessibility. Through pre-trial negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and trial expertise, we provide comprehensive legal guidance tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Estate Planning
Civil Litigation
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of legal experience in East Tennessee
- Our team combines strategic vision with practical solutions
- Contingency fee basis available for personal injury cases
- Personalized representation from locally knowledgeable attorneys
- Proven track record in complex litigation and trials
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including car accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability. Our contingency fee basis ensures access to justice while we pursue maximum compensation through settlements or trials. With over four decades of experience, we combine strategic advocacy with compassionate support for clients navigating life-changing injuries.
Criminal Defense
Our attorneys defend clients against state and federal criminal charges, from DUIs to complex white-collar cases. We provide aggressive representation throughout all stages of proceedings, including investigations, trials, and appeals. With extensive trial experience, we protect clients' rights while minimizing the long-term impacts of criminal allegations on their futures.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law matters including divorce, child custody, and property division. Our approach balances mediation requirements with courtroom advocacy when necessary. We help clients create practical solutions for child support, spousal maintenance, and asset protection while prioritizing family well-being during difficult transitions.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services cover wills, trusts, and healthcare directives for estates of all sizes. We help clients protect assets, minimize tax implications, and ensure proper distribution according to their wishes. We also assist with guardianships and conservatorships, providing compassionate guidance for aging and disability planning.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation matters ranging from business disputes to complex multi-million-dollar lawsuits. Our approach includes pre-trial negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and courtroom advocacy. With experience handling Tennessee's first million-dollar jury verdict, we provide strategic representation for individuals and businesses in various civil matters.
People
Joseph E. Costner
Founding Attorney
With over 40 years of experience, Joe Costner specializes in criminal defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice. He has secured significant verdicts and focuses on protecting client rights through strategic advocacy and community commitment.
Steven J. Greene
Founding Attorney
Practicing primarily in real estate law, Steve Greene established Blount Title Agency. He has maintained the firm's founding principles while expanding its real estate practice and ensuring quality title services for clients.
Andy Long
Attorney
Andy Long handles personal injury, wrongful death, and criminal defense cases. He brings extensive trial experience to complex litigation matters, focusing on achieving favorable outcomes through both negotiation and courtroom advocacy.
Amy E. Burroughs
Estate Planning Attorney
Amy Burroughs specializes in estate planning, wills, trusts, and healthcare directives. She helps clients navigate complex estate matters while providing compassionate guidance for future planning and asset protection.
Angela N. Snyder
Family Law Attorney
Angela Snyder focuses on family law matters including divorce, child custody, and property division. She provides personalized representation to protect clients' rights while navigating the emotional challenges of family legal disputes.
Questions
What areas of law does Costner Greene specialize in?
We specialize in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning, civil litigation, and real estate law with experienced attorneys handling complex cases across East Tennessee.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free consultations for personal injury and wrongful death cases, operating on a contingency fee basis to ensure accessible legal representation.
How does your criminal defense practice work?
Our criminal defense team represents clients from investigation through trial, protecting their rights against state and federal charges while providing strategic defense strategies tailored to each case.
What makes your family law services unique?
We combine legal expertise with compassionate guidance, helping clients navigate divorce and family matters while prioritizing practical solutions that protect both parental rights and children's best interests.
How do you handle estate planning for complex estates?
We create comprehensive estate plans addressing wills, trusts, healthcare directives, and asset distribution while minimizing tax implications and ensuring your wishes are honored.
What experience do you have with civil litigation?
With decades of experience, we handle complex civil litigation including multi-million-dollar cases, using strategic pre-trial negotiations and proven courtroom advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes.
