About Shaheen
Shaheen Imami is a nationally recognized trusts and estates attorney with more than 30 years of experience. Admitted in Tennessee and Michigan, he brings rare expertise across the full spectrum of trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation. First known for handling complex post-death disputes, Shaheen now primarily focuses on advising high- and ultra-high net-worth clients on sophisticated planning and administration strategies and drafts a wide range of estate documents tailored to diverse needs.A Fellow and Regent of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Shaheen serves on several key substantive and administrative committees. He is also a Steering Committee Member for the Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Law, an ongoing participant of the Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Litigation, and previously held many leadership roles within the State Bar of Michigan.Shaheen is AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell and consistently ranked in Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America. A frequent speaker at national conferences, he is known for his insights on directed trusts, fiduciary risk, and ethics. Above all, Shaheen sees his role as both attorney and counselor – guiding clients through emotionally charged and complex decisions with clarity, integrity, and unwavering commitment to their long-term interests.
Shaheen Imami is a nationally recognized trusts and estates attorney with more than 30 years of experience. Admitted in Tennessee and Michigan, he brings rare expertise across the full spectrum of trust and estate planning, administration, and litigation. First known for handling complex post-death disputes, Shaheen now primarily focuses on advising high- and ultra-high net-worth clients on sophisticated planning and administration strategies and drafts a wide range of estate documents tailored to diverse needs.
A Fellow and Regent of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Shaheen serves on several key substantive and administrative committees. He is also a Steering Committee Member for the Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Law, an ongoing participant of the Cambridge Forum on Private Wealth Litigation, and previously held many leadership roles within the State Bar of Michigan.
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Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Trusts and Estates, Chattanooga (2022)
- Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
- Chambers USA (Band 1) for High Net Worth Rankings in Private Wealth Law in Michigan (prior to 2021) and Tennessee (2022-2025)
- Best Lawyers in America for 2011-2026 (Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates Litigation)
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Super Lawyers for 2014-2021 and Rising Star for 2008 (Estate and Trust Litigation)
- dbusiness Top Lawyer for 2013, 2015-2018 (Trusts and Estates)