Atty. Charles Franklin Rye

Atty. Charles Franklin Rye

Charles Franklin Rye is a lawyer practicing patent law, administrative law, general practice and 1 other area of law. Charles received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Memphis Memphis 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Franklin Rye at a glance

Charles Franklin Rye is a ip, bankruptcy, and government attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Tennessee registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 2000) and Mississippi State University (B.S., 1983). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles Franklin Rye is a lawyer practicing patent law, administrative law, general practice and 1 other area of law
  • Charles received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Charles practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Franklin Rye's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Franklin Rye handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Charles Franklin Rye is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Charles Franklin Rye is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Charles Franklin Rye is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Franklin Rye

Where is Charles Franklin Rye's law office located?
Charles Franklin Rye's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Franklin Rye handle?
Charles Franklin Rye focuses on ip, bankruptcy, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Charles Franklin Rye practiced law?
Charles Franklin Rye has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Charles Franklin Rye go to law school?
Charles Franklin Rye earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1983).
How can I contact Charles Franklin Rye for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Memphis
- 2000
B.S.
Mississippi State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Tennessee registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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