Emily Stuart Horn, Business Attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee
focused on Business and M&A
Chattanooga, TN
Trusted business attorney serving Chattanooga.
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Emily Stuart Horn is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
- Based in
- Chattanooga, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · M&A
- Handles Business and M&A matters from Chattanooga, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Chattanooga) (2026).
About Emily Stuart Horn: Emily Stuart Horn is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Emily Stuart Horn
Emily concentrates on business and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emily handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Emily takes business matters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Emily agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Emily takes m&a matters in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Emily agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Emily Stuart Horn — Attorney of Tennessee business experience
Emily Stuart Horn is an attorney based in Chattanooga, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
Emily Horn’s experience as in-house legal counsel and as a certified public accountant enables her to truly understand her clients’ businesses and to offer them practical solutions. Emily advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities issuances and regulation, the use of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), commercial contracts, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. She has represented a variety of clients, including corporate ESOP sponsors, ESOP trustees, and public and private companies in the construction, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, aviation, telecommunications, and banking industries.
Emily began her career as a certified public accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. After law school, she joined the Atlanta office of a renowned, full-service law firm, where she advised clients in securities, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. After several years, she joined an international law firm and continued this practice. She then spent several years in house, including as division counsel for Georgia-Pacific LLC’s GP Professional division and later for the Communication Papers division. In this role, she advised the management team regarding legal issues and drafted and negotiated commercial contracts (both customer and supplier-facing), including distribution, supply, procurement, consulting, marketing, rebate, lease and confidentiality agreements in a complex business-to-business distribution model and also a direct-to-consumer model. In 2013, Emily returned to private practice where she resumed her work in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Emily's approach to business cases
Emily Horn’s experience as in-house legal counsel and as a certified public accountant enables her to truly understand her clients’ businesses and to offer them practical solutions. Emily advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, securities issuances and regulation, the use of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), commercial contracts, corporate governance, and general corporate matters. She…
Clients Emily works with
Emily reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and m&a matters in Chattanooga and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Emily Stuart Horn's legal education and bar admissions
University of Georgia
J.D. · 2004
University of Virginia
B.S. · 1999
Emily studied at J.D. in University of Georgia and B.S. in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Emily completed J.D. in University of Georgia and B.S. in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Emily runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Emily Stuart Horn
Emily has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Chattanooga)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Chattanooga) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).
Locations
Emily Stuart Horn's office in Chattanooga
Emily's primary office is at 1110 Market Street, Suite 302, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Emily Stuart Horn
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How to hire Emily Stuart Horn — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Emily usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Emily charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Emily will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Chattanooga, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Emily
Emily discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Emily confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Emily's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Emily Stuart Horn
How much does it cost to hire Emily for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emily walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Emily offer a free consultation?
Emily charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emily's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Emily's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Emily gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Emily take my case if I'm outside Chattanooga?
Emily is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Emily will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Emily?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Emily will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Emily accepting new business clients right now?
Emily's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Chattanooga, Nashville and Memphis in Tennessee
Emily handles business matters throughout Tennessee. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
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