- 42+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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William H. Neely is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Tax. William has over 42 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Nashville, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Business · Tax
- Handles Business and Tax matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026).
About William H. Neely: William H. Neely is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Tax. William has over 42 years of legal experience.
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William H. Neely represents clients in Nashville, Tennessee across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About William H. Neely
Bill Neely practices primarily in the areas of partnership and corporate taxation, transactional tax planning, and executive compensation. He regularly provides advice on the structure and implementation of taxable and nontaxable acquisitions and has assisted in the formation and operation of numerous venture capital, real estate and hedge funds. He also routinely consults with companies on their executive compensation plans.
From 2007 through 2022, Bill served as general counsel of Health Services Management, Inc., a nonprofit senior-living management company located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. During Bill’s tenure, HSM operated over 20 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Florida, Texas, Indiana and Tennessee.
Bill received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Murray State University, his J.D. from the University of Kentucky and an LL.M. in taxation from the University of Miami.
Credentials
Education
University of Miami
LL.M in Taxation · 1984
University of Kentucky
J.D. · 1983
Murray State University
B.S. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
1984 · ACTIVE
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Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell “Top Rated Lawyer in Taxation Law” (2013 – 2014)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
2026
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What areas of law does William H. Neely practice?
William H. Neely focuses on Business and Tax.
Where is William H. Neely located?
William H. Neely primarily serves clients in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office at 1600 West End Avenue, Suite 1750.
How experienced is William H. Neely?
William H. Neely has 42 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1984.
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