Atty. Charles 'Chas' E. Morton IV
Chas’s practice focuses on real estate, probate, and corporate matters. Before founding PN+M Law in 2001, Chas practiced law at Berry & Oglesby in Franklin.
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Charles 'Chas' E. Morton IV is a Founding Member based in Franklin, Tennessee, practicing at Puryear, Newman & Morton, PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on probate and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1996) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (2000). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1996) and Stanford University (B.A. Public, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Williamson County Bar Association. Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Chas’s practice focuses on real estate, probate, and corporate matters
- Before founding PN+M Law in 2001, Chas practiced law at Berry & Oglesby in Franklin
- Chas was an All-American swimmer at BGA and Stanford University and led the Cardinal to the 1993 NCAA championship
- Chas continues to swim (albeit quite a bit slower) with the master’s program at Ensworth
- Also a strong performer on the golf course and in the kitchen, he lives in Franklin with his wife Christa and their twins and currently serves as a County Commissioner for the Ninth District of Williamson County
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles 'Chas' E. Morton IV handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Franklin 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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