Atty. Ernest Brian Cate

Atty. Ernest Brian Cate

Ernest Brian Cate is a lawyer practicing real estate, business litigation, probate and 2 other areas of law. Ernest received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Springdale Springdale 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Ernest Brian Cate at a glance

Ernest Brian Cate is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax attorney based in Springdale, Arkansas. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1994) and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of App (1994). Educated at University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (J.D., 1994) and University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Springdale, AR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ernest Brian Cate is a lawyer practicing real estate, business litigation, probate and 2 other areas of law
  • Ernest received a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Ernest practices in Springdale, AR

Practice Areas Explained

Ernest Brian Cate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest Brian Cate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Ernest Brian Cate is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arkansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Ernest Brian Cate is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arkansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Ernest Brian Cate is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arkansas →

Real Estate Law

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

Ernest Brian Cate is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arkansas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Ernest Brian Cate is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Arkansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arkansas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ernest Brian Cate

Where is Ernest Brian Cate's law office located?
Ernest Brian Cate's law practice is located in Springdale, Arkansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ernest Brian Cate handle?
Ernest Brian Cate focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arkansas.
How long has Ernest Brian Cate practiced law?
Ernest Brian Cate has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Ernest Brian Cate go to law school?
Ernest Brian Cate earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Ernest Brian Cate for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
- 1994
B.A.
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Court of App
Admitted: 1994

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