Atty. Charles Creath Cottam
Charles Creath Cottam is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, trust and 2 other areas of law. Charles received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.
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Charles Creath Cottam is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Magids Cottam PLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1980) and Arkansas (2015). Educated at University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (JD, 1980) and Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Business Law Section. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles Creath Cottam is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate law, trust and 2 other areas of law
- Charles received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Charles practices at Magids Cottam PLC in Memphis, TN
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Charles Creath Cottam is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles Creath Cottam is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
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 Memphis 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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