Jedidiah James Sents is a veteran who holds certification as Trial Counsel under Article 27 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, a credential that reflects military legal training for representing service members in court-martial proceedings and related matters. His civilian practice, which he established in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 2016, operates as a veteran-owned and faith-based estate planning firm focused exclusively on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related estate documents.
Overview
Sents Law Firm, PLLC was founded in 2016 and operates from Suite 101 at 620 Cherokee Blvd. in Chattanooga, serving the greater Chattanooga area in Tennessee and, through Georgia bar admission, clients across the state line in Georgia.
The firm’s identity is explicit: veteran-owned, faith-based, and narrowly focused on estate planning. The exclusive focus on estate planning means every client engagement falls within the same discipline, and every document the firm prepares reflects the same core practice. There are no general practice distractions.
Jedidiah Sents is admitted to the Tennessee Bar (BPR #034442), the Georgia Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. He is a member of the Chattanooga Bar Association.
The practice’s military certification under Article 27 of the UCMJ, while not directly used in civilian estate planning, reflects legal training in a structured, high-stakes legal environment. Veterans often seek attorneys who share their background and understand the specific estate planning needs of military families, including survivor benefit planning and the nuances of deployment-driven planning urgency.
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning is the firm’s exclusive focus. This encompasses the preparation of comprehensive estate planning documents for individuals and families in the greater Chattanooga area.
Wills are drafted to express each client’s wishes for the distribution of assets after death and to designate personal representatives who will administer the estate.
Trusts provide an alternative or supplement to wills, allowing assets to pass outside the probate process and offering flexibility in how assets are managed and distributed. Trust structures vary by client need; the appropriate type depends on the client’s assets, family situation, and planning goals.
Powers of Attorney designate individuals authorized to manage financial affairs on a client’s behalf if the client becomes unable to act.
Living Wills (advance health care directives) establish the client’s wishes regarding medical treatment and end-of-life care if the client cannot communicate those wishes directly.
Attorney Profiles
Jedidiah James Sents is the owner and attorney at Sents Law Firm, PLLC.
Tennessee Bar Registration: BPR #034442.
Bar admissions: Tennessee; Georgia; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.
Military credential: Certified Trial Counsel under Article 27 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Background: U.S. military veteran. Founded Sents Law Firm, PLLC in 2016 as a veteran-owned, faith-based estate planning practice.
Memberships: Chattanooga Bar Association.
Contact: [email protected]. Phone: 423-708-4299.
Education and law school: Information not publicly available.
Additional attorneys are not publicly listed.
Location and Service Area
Office: 620 Cherokee Blvd., Ste 101, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Phone: 423-708-4299. Email: [email protected].
Website: https://www.sentslaw.com/
Office hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Appointments outside standard hours are available by arrangement.
Service area: Greater Chattanooga, Tennessee and, through Georgia bar admission, the Georgia side of the Chattanooga metropolitan area.
Client Focus
Sents Law Firm serves individuals and families in the greater Chattanooga area who need estate planning documents. The firm’s veteran ownership and faith-based identity make it a natural fit for veterans, military families, and clients who prefer to work with an attorney who shares a similar background or values orientation.
Military families often have specific estate planning needs: deployment considerations, survivor benefit planning, and the urgency of having documents in place before a service member leaves. Jed Sents’s own military background and legal training under military law give him direct familiarity with that context.
Whether initial consultations are provided without charge is not publicly specified.
Languages spoken beyond English are not publicly available. Fee structures are not publicly specified.
FAQ
Does Sents Law Firm handle any legal matters other than estate planning?
The firm focuses exclusively on estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills. No other practice areas are offered.
Is the firm licensed to serve clients in Georgia as well as Tennessee?
Yes. Jedidiah Sents is admitted to the Tennessee Bar, the Georgia Bar, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. The firm can serve clients on both sides of the Tennessee-Georgia state line in the Chattanooga area.
What does it mean that the attorney is Certified Trial Counsel under Article 27 of the UCMJ?
Article 27 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice governs the qualifications and duties of military defense counsel in court-martial proceedings. Certification as Trial Counsel under this article reflects formal military legal training for representing service members in military court proceedings.
Is this a faith-based practice?
Yes. The firm identifies as veteran-owned and faith-based. The practical implication is that the firm’s values and approach are informed by those foundations. Clients who share or are comfortable with those values may find the firm’s orientation aligns with their preferences.
What are the firm’s hours, and can appointments be made outside those hours?
Standard hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Appointments outside these hours are available by arrangement.
Closing
Sents Law Firm, PLLC provides focused estate planning services in the greater Chattanooga area from a veteran-owned and faith-based foundation. The firm’s exclusive concentration on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills, combined with Jed Sents’s military background and dual Tennessee-Georgia licensure, positions it as a specific and accessible option for families in the Chattanooga region who need these foundational legal documents.