Mercedes N. Baker

I’m passionate about helping people navigate difficult situations with compassion and clarity, ensuring their rights and futures are protected.

Mercedes Baker Franklin TN

Mercedes Baker Attorney
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About Mercedes Baker
Court Admissions & Affiliations
Our Team
Estate Planning
Mercedes Baker Attorney

Mercedes N. Baker is an attorney practicing in the areas of personal injury litigation and estate planning. A native of Tennessee, she graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2018, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with a minor in Religious Studies and a concentration in Disasters, Displacement, and Human Rights. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Nashville School of Law, where she served as an Honor Council Representative and graduated among the top students in her class.

While pursuing her degree, Mercedes was approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court to practice under a Rule 7 Limited License, allowing her to provide estate planning services to clients of Habitat for Humanity. She is also a Tennessee Supreme Court listed Rule 31 Civil Mediator, further expanding her ability to assist clients in resolving disputes effectively.

Before joining Glenn Injury Law, Mercedes worked as an estate planning law clerk, assisting individuals with asset protection, estate administration, and premarital planning. She gained extensive, hands-on experience preparing a wide range of legal instruments including revocable and irrevocable trusts, last wills and testament, powers of attorney, deeds, prenuptial agreements, and more.

Outside of work, Mercedes serves as a committee member for Harpeth Conservancy, where she supports clean water initiatives for rivers in Tennessee. She is also the owner of Impasto Syndrome Art, an independent art studio specializing in custom heavy-body acrylic paintings, and is a member of the Arts Council of Williamson County. She also enjoys thrifting, cheering on the Tennessee Vols, and exploring Nashville’s many local offerings.

Education

Nashville School of Law
Juris Doctorate

University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Arts

Bar Admissions

  • Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Affiliations

  • Member, Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member, Nashville Bar Association
  • Member, Williamson County Bar Association
  • Member, Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association

Meet Our Team

At Glenn Injury Law, our team is small by design. That means you receive direct attention from experienced attorneys who genuinely care about your recovery.

Craig P. Glenn, Attorney at Law
Craig earned his degree from the Nashville School of Law and founded Glenn Injury Law to provide compassionate, results-driven representation for injured clients. His practice focuses exclusively on personal injury law, including auto, truck, and catastrophic injury cases. He has appeared in both state and federal courts throughout Tennessee and is known for his straightforward communication and commitment to client success.

Mercedes N. Baker, Attorney at Law
Mercedes graduated from Nashville School of Law, where she earned placement on the Dean’s List and served on the Honor Council. She is a certified Rule 31 General Civil mediator in Tennessee, demonstrating her commitment to negotiation and dispute resolution. As part of Glenn Injury Law’s team, Mercedes contributes to client strategy, case preparation, and advocacy. Known for her strong attention to detail, clarity in communication, and compassion for injured clients, she plays a vital role in supporting the firm’s mission of delivering personal, powerful representation.

Every member of our team shares the same values: honesty, responsiveness, and dedication to doing what’s right for our clients.

Mercedes N. Baker provides tailored estate planning services, including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other related documents. She also develops strategic asset-protection plans and guides families through the probate process.

Working with individuals and families at every stage of life, including young couples preparing for the future, growing families, single individuals, and those entering their retirement years looking to preserve what they’ve built, Mercedes takes a practical and detail-oriented approach to helping clients understand their options and put clear plans in place.

Mercedes has experience preparing a wide range of estate planning instruments, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, community property trusts, last wills and testament, powers of attorney, advance directives, deeds, and prenuptial agreements. She is committed to creating plans tailored to each client’s goals, whether that involves simplifying matters for loved ones, protecting assets, addressing blended-family dynamics, or outlining the distribution of an estate with clarity. In addition to drafting estate planning documents, Mercedes assists families with probate and estate administration following the loss of a loved one. She provides guidance through each step of the process, helping clients understand their responsibilities, meet court requirements and deadlines, and navigate what can often feel like an overwhelming time.

She began her estate planning work in law school, working full-time as an estate planning law clerk. During that time, she was approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court to practice under a Rule 7 limited license, through which she provided planning services to clients of Habitat for Humanity. Today, she remains committed to expanding access to estate planning and continues to offer pro bono services to individuals and families in underserved or financially vulnerable communities.

Through her practice, Mercedes aims to make estate planning accessible for all by meeting clients where they are and offering clear, compassionate counsel as they prepare for the future.

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