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.
Closely Held Business & More Attorney · Serving Chattanooga, TN · 54+ Years Experience
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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. Serves clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- Alan practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas Explained
Alan Lamar Cates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Lamar Cates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chattanooga.
Trusts in Chattanooga
Alan Lamar Cates is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
Probate in Chattanooga
Alan Lamar Cates is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →
Estate Planning & Probate in Chattanooga
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 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Business & Corporate Law in Chattanooga
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Alan Lamar Cates is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Tax Law in Chattanooga
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Alan Lamar Cates is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chattanooga
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 venue, 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.
Chattanooga Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chattanooga-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chattanooga Choose Alan Lamar Cates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan Lamar Cates's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Alan Lamar Cates brings 54+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Alan Lamar Cates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chattanooga
A Chattanooga-based practice means Alan Lamar Cates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alan Lamar Cates Handles in Chattanooga
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Alan Lamar Cates has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Alan Lamar Cates directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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