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Atty. J. Chase "Chase" Cole

Atty. J. Chase "Chase" Cole

J. Chase Cole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

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Profile Summary

About J. Chase "Chase" Cole at a glance

J. Chase "Chase" Cole is a business and m&a attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Nashville) (2024). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • J. Chase Cole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • J. Chase, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2003
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Chase is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

J. Chase "Chase" Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Chase "Chase" Cole is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Mergers & Acquisitions

J. Chase "Chase" Cole is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Nashville 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 J. Chase "Chase" Cole

Where is J. Chase "Chase" Cole's law office located?
J. Chase "Chase" Cole's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Chase "Chase" Cole handle?
J. Chase "Chase" Cole focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did J. Chase "Chase" Cole go to law school?
J. Chase "Chase" Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact J. Chase "Chase" Cole for a consultation?
You can contact J. Chase "Chase" Cole directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Chase "Chase" Cole received?
J. Chase "Chase" Cole's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Nashville); Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Nashville); Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Nashville).

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Nashville)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Nashville)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Nashville)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Nashville)
- 2015

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