Atty. David Lee Cates
Mr. David Lee Cates is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, adoption and 2 other areas of law.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Newnan, GA · 45+ Years Experience
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About David Lee Cates at a Glance
David Lee Cates is a Member based in Newnan, Georgia, practicing at Rogers & Cates, P.C.. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on adoption, government, entertainment, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981). Educated at University of Florida J.D. (—) and University of Florida B.A. (—). Serves clients in Newnan, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Lee Cates
- Mr. David Lee Cates is a lawyer practicing administrative law, admiralty & maritime, adoption and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from University of Florida, and has been licensed for 45 years
- David practices at Rogers & Cates, P.C. in Newnan, GA
Practice Areas Explained
David Lee Cates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Lee Cates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Newnan.
Adoption in Newnan
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Government & Administrative Law in Newnan
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
David Lee Cates is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Georgia →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Newnan
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
David Lee Cates is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Georgia →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Newnan
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
David Lee Cates is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Newnan
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newnan are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Newnan Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Newnan-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 Newnan Choose David Lee 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 David Lee Cates's practice in the field of adoption, government, entertainment, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Lee Cates brings 45+ 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 adoption, government, and entertainment, David Lee Cates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Newnan
A Newnan-based practice means David Lee Cates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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