team-member

Camellia Saunders

Knoxville, TN

Licensed for 24 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I grew up in New York, but I call Tennessee home.  I came to Tennessee in 1994 for law school and have lived here ever since.  I have practiced law in both the private and non-profit sectors for over 20 years and have accumulated a wealth of legal knowledge and experience that I will use to advocate for you and your rights.  I will apply my vast legal knowledge and experience to the specific facts of your case.  Your case is unique to you.  Your case is crucial to you.  Your case will be my priority!I was handpicked as 1 of the top 3 best divorce attorneys in Knoxville on ThreeBestRated.com.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

Law Offfice of Camellia S. Saunders, LLC5401 Kingston Pike, Suit 260Building 1Knoxville, TN, 37919 Office (865) 851-9314 Fax (866) 824-3887 5401 Kingston Pike, Suit 260Building 1Building 1Knoxville, TN, 37919 Office (865) 851-9314(865) 851-9314 Fax (866) 824-3887(866) 824-3887

Office: (865) 285-0021

Website: N/A

Reviews

Courtney
October 5, 2021

She did amazing job I have had her twice now and every time I have had her she did an amazing job I would always recommend her to any one she will get the job done

anonymous
October 3, 2021

What I thought to be a cut and dry divorce case was not true. I thank the heavens when I found Ms. Saunders and her team. Camellia emphasizes nothing but compassion and lives by her saying, "Your Case Matters". She will be in your corner from the first day to the last day in court if needed. I fought for over a year to get 50/50 custody of my son. Working with Camellia's team was watching a well oiled machine work. Everything intertwined together and everyone was on the same page. This outreached from the front desk, paralegal and finally back to Ms. Saunders. My advice to anyone is when you think about hiring her, (don't think just do it) she will be by your side. Just be honest and straightforward with her and she will fight for you. Honesty and transparency is the key from the start when working with her team. The paralegal will fight for you also, (more than what people think they do) and the front desk associate will make you feel as if you were in the comfort of home. Don't get upset if she doesn't return phone calls or you think she missed an email (I thought the same thing). Camellia's team is a fine example of multitasking and staying in constant communication with each other. Your case is not the only case that she is fighting, but I promise you that your case is on her mind. Thank you Camellia for showing compassion for every case your team touches. I finally get to spend time with my son after one solid year of fighting.

Eugene
July 9, 2021

After looking and reading other Attorney's reviews I decided to used Camellia Saunders as my attorney. After consulting with her I retained her to handle a very important and delicate issue in my divorce. She was up front, didn't holds anything back, you get what you see "Honesty". She fully prepared me for the Positive and negative which i expected. She has a very calm, pleasant demeanor about her which makes you feel confident that everything will be ok. This lady will fight for you to the end All she asked for, is the truth don't hold anything back. Thank you for doing such a great job and the great success that came out of my case.

anonymous
November 11, 2020

Attorney Camellia Saunders handled a sensitive case matter involving my child who was falsely accused of a crime. Being out-of-state, we had to rely on Ms. Saunders bio and reviews when we made our selection to hire her to represent our child. Additionally, we thought she would be best suited to represent our child and have the necessary compassion and empathy required for this matter. Her pedigree on paper matched perfectly with the person we ultimately met in person. Her accolades are truly a testament of the drive and dedication that she puts into her work. She is easy to talk to, patient with the myriad of questions we had, and her staff was also very pleasant and extremely helpful throughout. She initially met with our child to gauge their character and obtain background into the situation. Frankly put, she advised she would not have represented our child if she thought they were guilty of the crime which speaks highly of her ethical and moral compass. She kept us informed every step of the way through all the story changes and rescheduled court dates from the individual. More importantly, she treated our child as if they were family and provided valuable input and recommendations on the best course of actions from the perspective eyes of a parent which made us feel comfortable in making our decisions. As a result, she was able to negotiate with the opposing client’s attorney resulting in us not having to go to court and nothing going on our child’s record. And we are free of this nightmare! Thank you for everything including your staff who was a great reflection of your professionalism and compassion!

Katie
March 19, 2019

I hired Camellia to help me get the child support amount my son deserves from his father and we got exactly that. She covered everything we had discussed in previous meetings and phone calls and did her job with excellence. Camellia was real with me and was more like a professional friend and assured me with support. Unfortunately we had a one sided Judge who had no desire to hear the facts but we still come out on top and got what we wanted out of the hearing. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for helping me through this because court really gets me intimidated. If I am in a situation where I need a custody or child support lawyer again I will be back.

Meg
February 21, 2019

Camellia Saunders is quality! Her ethics are on point. She is professionally personal. I have never had an issue with fees or retainers and receive detailed bills for services so I know where my money is going. I have always been able to get a meeting with her in a timely manner and she returns e-mails and phone calls in an appropriate amount of time. She has always been direct and honest with me about possible outcomes. I feel confident with her as my representation because I truly believe that she cares about the children and will follow the law, and give a true fight to protect it. She was my attorney for custody of my oldest children, I lost the first time but due to the facts of the case and my condition, not because of her representation. Since then I have retained her, when my side of the street was taken care of, and I won! Both times. People, we have to give our attorneys something to work with - she is not going to fight against what is best for a child. She WILL help you maneuver through the legal system knowledgeably and help you keep as many rights as possible and develop a "game plan" for the future. She gave me hope, and it was just what I needed. Today my life is beautiful and I'm so grateful that I chose her!

Wanda
February 21, 2019

I hired Ms. Saunders to handle my uncontested divorce with no children but joint property & 401-K & retirement plans. She kept me apprised of all developments as they occurred and provided me copies of all documents. I got everything that I asked for in the final divorce decree. There were no problems at all with the divorce. I then hired her to facilitate my marital interest in 401-K & retirement plans. She has completed that in a very timely manner. I would recommend Ms. Saunders as a divorce attorney.

Meleah
February 18, 2019

Ms. Saunders went above and beyond to accommodate my needs, was always prompt and quick to address any questions, and helped me accomplish a nearly painless divorce. She will be my go-to attorney for any future endeavors!

Keely
September 25, 2018

After numerous bad attorneys I was so lucky to find Camellia! She always kept a calm and rational demeanor despite my stress, and always told me exactly how it was. She never sugar coated it or told me what I wanted to hear, she laid it all out for me so I was prepared. Most importantly to me she was able to accomplish for me what I had been trying to do for 4 years, to protect my children when they were not with me. I now have peace of mind that I have done everything in my power to keep them safe. I would recommend Camellia to anyone who needs someone to fight for and stand up for them and their kids!

Daniel L.
September 7, 2018

Camellia delivered on everything she promised in the consultation. She said I would get everything I wanted (and didn't want), and she definitely made it happen. I never expected to "win" in mediation like I did, but thanks to Camellia's services, professionalism, and knowledge - I did "win". I will always be grateful to Camellia, and if someone thinks they should try again to damage me, I would definitely hire Camellia as my attorney. It is hard to find someone that keeps their promises!!

Courtney
October 5, 2021

She did amazing job I have had her twice now and every time I have had her she did an amazing job I would always recommend her to any one she will get the job done

anonymous
October 3, 2021

What I thought to be a cut and dry divorce case was not true. I thank the heavens when I found Ms. Saunders and her team. Camellia emphasizes nothing but compassion and lives by her saying, "Your Case Matters". She will be in your corner from the first day to the last day in court if needed. I fought for over a year to get 50/50 custody of my son. Working with Camellia's team was watching a well oiled machine work. Everything intertwined together and everyone was on the same page. This outreached from the front desk, paralegal and finally back to Ms. Saunders. My advice to anyone is when you think about hiring her, (don't think just do it) she will be by your side. Just be honest and straightforward with her and she will fight for you. Honesty and transparency is the key from the start when working with her team. The paralegal will fight for you also, (more than what people think they do) and the front desk associate will make you feel as if you were in the comfort of home. Don't get upset if she doesn't return phone calls or you think she missed an email (I thought the same thing). Camellia's team is a fine example of multitasking and staying in constant communication with each other. Your case is not the only case that she is fighting, but I promise you that your case is on her mind. Thank you Camellia for showing compassion for every case your team touches. I finally get to spend time with my son after one solid year of fighting.

Eugene
July 9, 2021

After looking and reading other Attorney's reviews I decided to used Camellia Saunders as my attorney. After consulting with her I retained her to handle a very important and delicate issue in my divorce. She was up front, didn't holds anything back, you get what you see "Honesty". She fully prepared me for the Positive and negative which i expected. She has a very calm, pleasant demeanor about her which makes you feel confident that everything will be ok. This lady will fight for you to the end All she asked for, is the truth don't hold anything back. Thank you for doing such a great job and the great success that came out of my case.

anonymous
November 11, 2020

Attorney Camellia Saunders handled a sensitive case matter involving my child who was falsely accused of a crime. Being out-of-state, we had to rely on Ms. Saunders bio and reviews when we made our selection to hire her to represent our child. Additionally, we thought she would be best suited to represent our child and have the necessary compassion and empathy required for this matter. Her pedigree on paper matched perfectly with the person we ultimately met in person. Her accolades are truly a testament of the drive and dedication that she puts into her work. She is easy to talk to, patient with the myriad of questions we had, and her staff was also very pleasant and extremely helpful throughout. She initially met with our child to gauge their character and obtain background into the situation. Frankly put, she advised she would not have represented our child if she thought they were guilty of the crime which speaks highly of her ethical and moral compass. She kept us informed every step of the way through all the story changes and rescheduled court dates from the individual. More importantly, she treated our child as if they were family and provided valuable input and recommendations on the best course of actions from the perspective eyes of a parent which made us feel comfortable in making our decisions. As a result, she was able to negotiate with the opposing client’s attorney resulting in us not having to go to court and nothing going on our child’s record. And we are free of this nightmare! Thank you for everything including your staff who was a great reflection of your professionalism and compassion!

Katie
March 19, 2019

I hired Camellia to help me get the child support amount my son deserves from his father and we got exactly that. She covered everything we had discussed in previous meetings and phone calls and did her job with excellence. Camellia was real with me and was more like a professional friend and assured me with support. Unfortunately we had a one sided Judge who had no desire to hear the facts but we still come out on top and got what we wanted out of the hearing. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for helping me through this because court really gets me intimidated. If I am in a situation where I need a custody or child support lawyer again I will be back.

Meg
February 21, 2019

Camellia Saunders is quality! Her ethics are on point. She is professionally personal. I have never had an issue with fees or retainers and receive detailed bills for services so I know where my money is going. I have always been able to get a meeting with her in a timely manner and she returns e-mails and phone calls in an appropriate amount of time. She has always been direct and honest with me about possible outcomes. I feel confident with her as my representation because I truly believe that she cares about the children and will follow the law, and give a true fight to protect it. She was my attorney for custody of my oldest children, I lost the first time but due to the facts of the case and my condition, not because of her representation. Since then I have retained her, when my side of the street was taken care of, and I won! Both times. People, we have to give our attorneys something to work with - she is not going to fight against what is best for a child. She WILL help you maneuver through the legal system knowledgeably and help you keep as many rights as possible and develop a "game plan" for the future. She gave me hope, and it was just what I needed. Today my life is beautiful and I'm so grateful that I chose her!

Wanda
February 21, 2019

I hired Ms. Saunders to handle my uncontested divorce with no children but joint property & 401-K & retirement plans. She kept me apprised of all developments as they occurred and provided me copies of all documents. I got everything that I asked for in the final divorce decree. There were no problems at all with the divorce. I then hired her to facilitate my marital interest in 401-K & retirement plans. She has completed that in a very timely manner. I would recommend Ms. Saunders as a divorce attorney.

Meleah
February 18, 2019

Ms. Saunders went above and beyond to accommodate my needs, was always prompt and quick to address any questions, and helped me accomplish a nearly painless divorce. She will be my go-to attorney for any future endeavors!

Keely
September 25, 2018

After numerous bad attorneys I was so lucky to find Camellia! She always kept a calm and rational demeanor despite my stress, and always told me exactly how it was. She never sugar coated it or told me what I wanted to hear, she laid it all out for me so I was prepared. Most importantly to me she was able to accomplish for me what I had been trying to do for 4 years, to protect my children when they were not with me. I now have peace of mind that I have done everything in my power to keep them safe. I would recommend Camellia to anyone who needs someone to fight for and stand up for them and their kids!

Daniel L.
September 7, 2018

Camellia delivered on everything she promised in the consultation. She said I would get everything I wanted (and didn't want), and she definitely made it happen. I never expected to "win" in mediation like I did, but thanks to Camellia's services, professionalism, and knowledge - I did "win". I will always be grateful to Camellia, and if someone thinks they should try again to damage me, I would definitely hire Camellia as my attorney. It is hard to find someone that keeps their promises!!

Courtney
October 5, 2021

She did amazing job I have had her twice now and every time I have had her she did an amazing job I would always recommend her to any one she will get the job done

anonymous
October 3, 2021

What I thought to be a cut and dry divorce case was not true. I thank the heavens when I found Ms. Saunders and her team. Camellia emphasizes nothing but compassion and lives by her saying, "Your Case Matters". She will be in your corner from the first day to the last day in court if needed. I fought for over a year to get 50/50 custody of my son. Working with Camellia's team was watching a well oiled machine work. Everything intertwined together and everyone was on the same page. This outreached from the front desk, paralegal and finally back to Ms. Saunders. My advice to anyone is when you think about hiring her, (don't think just do it) she will be by your side. Just be honest and straightforward with her and she will fight for you. Honesty and transparency is the key from the start when working with her team. The paralegal will fight for you also, (more than what people think they do) and the front desk associate will make you feel as if you were in the comfort of home. Don't get upset if she doesn't return phone calls or you think she missed an email (I thought the same thing). Camellia's team is a fine example of multitasking and staying in constant communication with each other. Your case is not the only case that she is fighting, but I promise you that your case is on her mind. Thank you Camellia for showing compassion for every case your team touches. I finally get to spend time with my son after one solid year of fighting.

Eugene
July 9, 2021

After looking and reading other Attorney's reviews I decided to used Camellia Saunders as my attorney. After consulting with her I retained her to handle a very important and delicate issue in my divorce. She was up front, didn't holds anything back, you get what you see "Honesty". She fully prepared me for the Positive and negative which i expected. She has a very calm, pleasant demeanor about her which makes you feel confident that everything will be ok. This lady will fight for you to the end All she asked for, is the truth don't hold anything back. Thank you for doing such a great job and the great success that came out of my case.

anonymous
November 11, 2020

Attorney Camellia Saunders handled a sensitive case matter involving my child who was falsely accused of a crime. Being out-of-state, we had to rely on Ms. Saunders bio and reviews when we made our selection to hire her to represent our child. Additionally, we thought she would be best suited to represent our child and have the necessary compassion and empathy required for this matter. Her pedigree on paper matched perfectly with the person we ultimately met in person. Her accolades are truly a testament of the drive and dedication that she puts into her work. She is easy to talk to, patient with the myriad of questions we had, and her staff was also very pleasant and extremely helpful throughout. She initially met with our child to gauge their character and obtain background into the situation. Frankly put, she advised she would not have represented our child if she thought they were guilty of the crime which speaks highly of her ethical and moral compass. She kept us informed every step of the way through all the story changes and rescheduled court dates from the individual. More importantly, she treated our child as if they were family and provided valuable input and recommendations on the best course of actions from the perspective eyes of a parent which made us feel comfortable in making our decisions. As a result, she was able to negotiate with the opposing client’s attorney resulting in us not having to go to court and nothing going on our child’s record. And we are free of this nightmare! Thank you for everything including your staff who was a great reflection of your professionalism and compassion!

Katie
March 19, 2019

I hired Camellia to help me get the child support amount my son deserves from his father and we got exactly that. She covered everything we had discussed in previous meetings and phone calls and did her job with excellence. Camellia was real with me and was more like a professional friend and assured me with support. Unfortunately we had a one sided Judge who had no desire to hear the facts but we still come out on top and got what we wanted out of the hearing. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for helping me through this because court really gets me intimidated. If I am in a situation where I need a custody or child support lawyer again I will be back.

Meg
February 21, 2019

Camellia Saunders is quality! Her ethics are on point. She is professionally personal. I have never had an issue with fees or retainers and receive detailed bills for services so I know where my money is going. I have always been able to get a meeting with her in a timely manner and she returns e-mails and phone calls in an appropriate amount of time. She has always been direct and honest with me about possible outcomes. I feel confident with her as my representation because I truly believe that she cares about the children and will follow the law, and give a true fight to protect it. She was my attorney for custody of my oldest children, I lost the first time but due to the facts of the case and my condition, not because of her representation. Since then I have retained her, when my side of the street was taken care of, and I won! Both times. People, we have to give our attorneys something to work with - she is not going to fight against what is best for a child. She WILL help you maneuver through the legal system knowledgeably and help you keep as many rights as possible and develop a "game plan" for the future. She gave me hope, and it was just what I needed. Today my life is beautiful and I'm so grateful that I chose her!

Wanda
February 21, 2019

I hired Ms. Saunders to handle my uncontested divorce with no children but joint property & 401-K & retirement plans. She kept me apprised of all developments as they occurred and provided me copies of all documents. I got everything that I asked for in the final divorce decree. There were no problems at all with the divorce. I then hired her to facilitate my marital interest in 401-K & retirement plans. She has completed that in a very timely manner. I would recommend Ms. Saunders as a divorce attorney.

Meleah
February 18, 2019

Ms. Saunders went above and beyond to accommodate my needs, was always prompt and quick to address any questions, and helped me accomplish a nearly painless divorce. She will be my go-to attorney for any future endeavors!

Keely
September 25, 2018

After numerous bad attorneys I was so lucky to find Camellia! She always kept a calm and rational demeanor despite my stress, and always told me exactly how it was. She never sugar coated it or told me what I wanted to hear, she laid it all out for me so I was prepared. Most importantly to me she was able to accomplish for me what I had been trying to do for 4 years, to protect my children when they were not with me. I now have peace of mind that I have done everything in my power to keep them safe. I would recommend Camellia to anyone who needs someone to fight for and stand up for them and their kids!

Daniel L.
September 7, 2018

Camellia delivered on everything she promised in the consultation. She said I would get everything I wanted (and didn't want), and she definitely made it happen. I never expected to "win" in mediation like I did, but thanks to Camellia's services, professionalism, and knowledge - I did "win". I will always be grateful to Camellia, and if someone thinks they should try again to damage me, I would definitely hire Camellia as my attorney. It is hard to find someone that keeps their promises!!