About Caren
Caren Beth Nichol: Commercial Litigation and Tax Attorney in Memphis, TN
Caren Beth Nichol is a distinguished commercial litigation and tax attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. With extensive experience in both areas, Caren specializes in advocating for her clients' rights before state courts and boards of equalization.
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Appellate Practice
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
In her current role as a member of the Evans Petree PC’s Property Tax Group, Caren focuses on commercial property tax appeals. Prior to this position, she served as the firm's President from 2017-2018, during which time she significantly enhanced its operations and growth.
Education & Credentials
- Firms: Evans Petree PC (Founded in 1907, with 49 attorneys now)
- Awards: Sam A. Myar, Jr. Memorial Award for service to the community and the Bar Association (2006), Lawyer of the Year: Commercial Litigation (Best Attorney USA) in Memphis (2018), Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice (2023), American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, Recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the top 50 Women Lawyers in the Mid-South
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013
- Bar Admissions: Tennessee, United States
- Languages: English (Primary)
- Educations: The University of Memphis, The University of Texas (Law School)
Caren has been integral in mentoring programs such as the Memphis Business Journal Mentoring Monday program and has also served on various boards and committees. She actively supports community initiatives including her involvement with the Children's Museum of Memphis.
Location
Caren Beth Nichol is a prominent figure in legal circles, deeply entrenched in both practice areas and community engagement within Memphis, Tennessee.
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Case History
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Administrative / Regulatory Law, Memphis (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Memphis (2023)
- Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Memphis (2020)
- Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Recognized: Appellate Practice
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Practice Area: Family Law
- • Received the Sam A. Myar, Jr. Memorial Award in 2006 for outstanding service to the legal profession and the community
- • American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
- • American Jurisprudence Award for Family Law
- • Selected for the first Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law Class