Atty. Edward Bates Cole

Atty. Edward Bates Cole

Edward Cole is a trial lawyer. He practices in the areas of civil litigation and natural resources.

Cashiers Cashiers 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward Bates Cole at a glance

Edward Bates Cole is a Partner based in Cashiers, North Carolina. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2002). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2002) and Auburn University (B.S. Forestry, 1999). Active member of North Carolina State Bar, Member, 30th Judicial District Bar Association, Member, and North Carolina Bar Association, Member. Serands clients in Cashiers, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Edward Cole is a trial lawyer
  • He practices in the areas of civil litigation and natural resources
  • This includes representation of property owners and businesses in business disputes, property rights disputes, and title insurance litigation
  • In his natural resources work, Edward represents landowners and other private parties before state and federal permitting agencies on wetlands, water use, and endangered species issues in connection with mineral ownership
  • Edward is a 2002 graduate of University of North Carolina School of Law and holds a B.S. in Forestry from Auburn University
  • He is admitted to practice in both North Carolina and Florida
  • He has been listed in Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2011-2015) and is listed in Chambers USA for his efforts in environmental law in Florida
  • Edward brings more than a decade of environmental and resource management litigation experience to the firm’s thriving real estate practice

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Bates Cole's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Bates Cole handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Edward Bates Cole is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

Edward Bates Cole is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Edward Bates Cole is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cashiers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edward Bates Cole

Where is Edward Bates Cole's law office located?
Edward Bates Cole's law practice is located in Cashiers, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Bates Cole handle?
Edward Bates Cole focuses on probate, real estate, zoning, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Edward Bates Cole practiced law?
Edward Bates Cole has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Edward Bates Cole go to law school?
Edward Bates Cole earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S. Forestry, 1999).
How can I contact Edward Bates Cole for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2002
B.S. Forestry
Auburn University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2002

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