Camellia Saunders

Practicing law for over two decades, Camellia Saunders Blair has established her passion for justice by fighting in the trenches alongside her clients. Camellia brings considerable diversity and understanding to her role as an attorney and advocate. She has tackled a series of complex cases from the non-profit legal arena to private practice.

Camellia grew up on the tough streets of New York City while maintaining her strong belief that strength and compassion are not mutually exclusive. It is that combination of both strength and compassion that instinctively draws her clients to her. Having received her B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra University in New York, Camellia is extraordinarily gifted at assessing her client’s needs and adeptly adjusting her approach and techniques to meet the specific demands of each case.

Camellia received her law degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and has made Tennessee her home ever since. Camellia worked and supported herself through college and law school and takes nothing for granted; especially her clients. She has volunteered at places such as Childhelp USA, Children’s Hospital and domestic violence shelters out of her commitment to never lose touch with the stark reality that some of her clients face on a daily basis.

Camellia participated as a Special Master in Knox County Fourth Circuit Court’s breakthrough endeavor of bringing the courthouse to the classrooms of the University of Tennessee College of Law. As Special Master, cases were brought before “Judge” Camellia Saunders alongside the Fourth Circuit Court Judge. Her judgment was authoritative and her decisions were upheld. The experience was so successful and well received by the law school that Camellia made a repeat performance as Special Master the following year.

There are many sides to justice and Camellia has seen them all. From behind the podium to behind the bench, justice has a defender in her.

University of Tennessee - Knoxville

J.D. (1997) | Law

Hofstra University

B.A. (1994) | Psychology

Honors: Regents Scholarship, Dean's List

Attorney

Law Office of Camellia S. Saunders, LLC

2011 - Current

Associate Attorney

Banks and Jones

2010 - 2011

Prepared and handled major and minor civil litigation cases.

Staff Attorney

Legal Aid of East TN (Family Justice Center)

2005 - 2009

Primary attorney for civil domestic violence cases at Family Justice Center (One Stop safe haven for victims of domestic violence). Responsible for training and overseeing law students (clerks).

Special Master

Knox County Fourth Circuit Court

2003 - 2005

Judged and adjudicated order of protection cases.

Attorney

Law Office of Camellia Saunders

2002 - 2005

Associate Attorney

Becker, Brown & Knight

2000 - 2001

Staff Attorney

Knoxville Legal Aid Society

1999 - 2000

Family Law Unit Attorney. Responsible for training and overseeing law students (clerks).

Prohibition on Medical Liens - Doing Our Clients a Disservice?

Dicta

2010

Divorce and Trust Assets: Support and Property Settlement Considerations

2013

Attorney's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations, Child Custody Evaluations

2013

Your Family Law Practice in the 21st Centruy

2012

Divorce and Trust Assets: Support and Property Settlement Considerations

2012

Dividing Trust Assets in a Divorce

2012

AV Preeminent Peer Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Since 2019

9.9/10.0 Superb Rating

Avvo

2023

Client Champion - Silver

Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Top 10 Attorneys

American Institute of Legal Counsel

2023

10 Best Attorneys for Exceptional & Outstanding Client Service

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Tennessee State Bar

Member

Current

Knoxville Bar Association

Member

1999 - Current

Tennessee

Since 1998

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