Atty. Alan Lamar Cates

Atty. Alan Lamar Cates

Alan Lamar Cates is a lawyer practicing financial services, closely held business, nonprofit organizations and 6 other areas of law. Alan received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee - Knoxville in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years.

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Profile Summary

About Alan Lamar Cates at a glance

Alan Lamar Cates is a Partner based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court (1972). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Tennessee - Knoxville (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Alan Lamar Cates is a lawyer practicing financial services, closely held business, nonprofit organizations and 6 other areas of law
  • Alan received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee - Knoxville in 1967, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Alan practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Lamar Cates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Lamar Cates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Alan Lamar Cates is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Alan Lamar Cates is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Alan Lamar Cates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Alan Lamar Cates is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan Lamar Cates

Where is Alan Lamar Cates's law office located?
Alan Lamar Cates's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Lamar Cates handle?
Alan Lamar Cates focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Alan Lamar Cates practiced law?
Alan Lamar Cates has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Alan Lamar Cates go to law school?
Alan Lamar Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Alan Lamar Cates for a consultation?
You can contact Alan Lamar Cates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alan Lamar Cates received?
Alan Lamar Cates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 1972
B.S.
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1972

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