Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC in Chattanooga, TN

A Diverse and Multi-Faceted Litigation, Business, Tax and Estate Planning Practice Established in 1974

Law Firm in Chattanooga, TN

What We Do

Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC is a diverse and multi-faceted litigation, business, tax, and estate planning practice established in 1974. For 50 years, our attorneys have served the people in the Chattanooga area in nearly every type of law. Whether you are searching for an attorney to help you start your new business, need legal counsel for lawsuits, or need to plan the future of your estate, we can help.

We have attorneys licensed to practice in both Tennessee and Georgia, giving us the ability to help countless businesses and individuals. Our comprehensive, professional legal services are timely, efficient, and reasonably priced. To ensure the best level of legal representation, we prefer to work closely with your professional advisers, including your accountant, banker, investment and insurance adviser, or trust officer.


Chattanooga and North Georgia residents and business owners in search of the highest quality legal services should contact our office today. Our entire team of lawyers and legal professionals are ready and able to provide you with the best possible legal representation. Call our office today to learn more about our firm and how we can assist you.


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Recent Announcements

Legal Aid Of East Tennessee’s 60th Anniversary Honors Gearhiser Peters Elliott & Cannon PLLC As Pro Bono Firm of the Year

October 24, 2025
At Legal Aid of East Tennessee’s 60th Anniversary celebration on October 23, Gearhiser, Peters, Elliott & Cannon, PLLC was honored as the organization’s Pro Bono Firm of the Year.  Member Sam Elliott said: "Many lawyers in our firm have supported the efforts of Legal Aid of East Tennessee and other pro bono initiatives through the years, either directly providing pro bono services through LAET, through financial contributions to LAET or other worthy organizations, or through the Chattanooga Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, or the Tennessee Bar Foundation. We are humbled to be recognized in such a significant way."

David McDowell was elected to serve as the Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Fellows

July 10, 2025
At the 144th Annual Tennessee Bar Association Convention, David McDowell was elected to serve as the Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Fellows, and began another term of service as the East Tennessee Governor on the Tennessee Bar Association Board of Governors.

Longtime Legal Leader Sam D. Elliott Takes Helm of Tennessee Bar Foundation

July 10, 2025
On July 1, 2025, Sam D. Elliott, a member of the firm, assumed the chairmanship of the Tennessee Bar Foundation Board of Trustees. A member of the Board since 2019, Sam will serve a one-year term as chairman. The Tennessee Bar Foundation was established in 1982. Its mission is to administer Tennessee’s IOLTA (Interest On Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) program, honor distinguished attorneys as "Fellows," and support law-related public interest projects. The IOLTA program supports Tennessee’s Legal Aid programs and other non-profit organizations which provide legal services to the poor and/or work to improve the administration of justice. Sam is a former president of the Tennessee and Chattanooga Bar Associations and also currently serves as Chairman of the Tennessee Historical Commission.