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With over 20 years of experience, Jana Lamanna is the trusted name as a probate lawyer in Shelby County. She has built a stellar reputation for guiding clients through the complexities of probate administration and litigation. As the leader of the probate administration, litigation, and estate planning groups at BMJRG, where she has served for 18 years, Jana combines deep legal knowledge with a compassionate approach, ensuring her clients receive the best possible outcomes.
Licensed in both Tennessee and Missouri, Jana’s extensive expertise spans probate, trust, estate litigation, and estate planning. She’s recognized not only for her legal acumen but also for her dedication to her clients and community. Jana’s accolades include being selected as a Super Lawyer in the Mid-South and receiving recognition from Best Lawyers in America from 2017 to 2025, honors reserved for the top attorneys in the nation.
Jana’s involvement with prestigious organizations like the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, and the Memphis Bar Foundation further underscores her commitment to excellence in legal practice. She also serves as a board member and co-chair of the 2025 Fellows for the Memphis Bar Foundation, reflecting her leadership and dedication to the legal community.
In the often complex and emotional area of probate law, Jana Lamanna’s expertise and compassionate approach make her the go-to probate attorney for individuals and families in Shelby County, seeking guidance and resolution. Her clients trust her to guide them through the legal intricacies with precision and care, ensuring their loved ones’ legacies are honored and protected.
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I read a lot of reviews and decided to turn to this bureau for legal support of business. I don't have many questions but they always come up unexpectedly and it's good to have experienced lawyers on hand. I've been working with them for over a year now. Never failed. I recommend.
We’ve worked with Jana Lamana and the Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee Firm through one of the most difficult, emotional, and complex situations our family has ever faced. Our situation has been very challenging and time consuming, but Jana has steadfastly and staunchly fought for our rights and the protection of our family from day one. We feel like we have a true hero standing up for us, which has allowed us to not have to worry about how things are going. She is literally brilliant about the law and so quick to find the important points. She is also beyond fair with her time. I could never begin to put into words what Jana has done for our family. She is also incredibly compassionate, kind, and caring. And while you can hire a good attorney, you can never pay someone to truly care, and Jana cares very much. I unequivocally recommend Jana and the entire firm for anything, but especially anyone needing help with any type of family law. You will not regret it!
My wife and I met Jana Lamanna at one of the most difficult and painful times in our lives as we had just lost my brother and his wife, and she immediately got to work on our case with such passion and care. She has always fought for us, encouraged us, and kept a positive outlook through all of the many twists and turns in what has been a very complex court situation. She has also been so generous with her time. I know my family and I will look back on this period with thankfulness and gratitude towards Jana and the whole firm, and I personally will highly recommend them for any family law matters!
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Probate law involves the legal process of administering a deceased person’s estate, ensuring that their assets are distributed according to their will or state law. It often includes validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and resolving any disputes that arise. Jana Lamanna’s extensive experience in probate administration and litigation means she can handle even the most complex cases with ease
If you’re facing probate challenges or need expert guidance on estate matters in Shelby County, Jana Lamanna is here to help. Clients choose Jana not only for her legal prowess but also for her personalized approach. She understands that probate matters can be emotionally challenging and strives to make the process as smooth as possible.
Contact her today to schedule a consultation and experience the dedicated, knowledgeable support that has made her a leading probate lawyer in Shelby County.
Jana Lamanna has practiced law for 20 years, with over 18 years of practice at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C. (“BMJRG”), initially as an associate attorney and then as a shareholder beginning in 2014. Jana Lamanna is experienced in the areas of probate/trust/estate litigation, divorce/family law, probate administration, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship law, and assisted reproductive technology law.
Ms. Lamanna leads the probate administration, probate litigation and estate planning groups at BMJRG. Also, as the head of BMJRG’s fertility law group, Ms. Lamanna consults with prospective intended parents and gestational carriers, drafts surrogacy agreements, embryo, egg and sperm donation agreements, as well as handles the court process to declare the intended parents the legal parents of the child, including obtaining birth certificates and passports for newborns. She works with all persons, including LGBTQ, seeking to form families and also advises clients on safeguarding embryos through estate planning.
Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C. is a full service, multi-faceted law firm that specializes in litigation. Their attorneys are known for their experience and expertise in all areas of practice – but more importantly, each and every client is treated with understanding, consideration, and respect. BMJRG’s well-respected attorneys represent clients all over the country and are licensed in the states of Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and New York, and in the United States Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. Jana Lamanna is a shareholder, licensed to practice in Tennessee and Missouri, and enjoys practicing law with BMJRG.
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