Atty. James C. Gooch

Atty. James C. Gooch

James C. Gooch is a lawyer practicing business, tax, litigation and dispute resolution and 7 other areas of law.

Nashville Nashville 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Gooch at a glance

James C. Gooch is a Member based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1967). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Estate Planning and Probate Section, Tax Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James C. Gooch is a lawyer practicing business, tax, litigation and dispute resolution and 7 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Gooch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James C. Gooch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James C. Gooch is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James C. Gooch is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Tax Law

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

James C. Gooch is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 James C. Gooch

Where is James C. Gooch's law office located?
James C. Gooch's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Bass, Berry & Sims PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Gooch handle?
James C. Gooch focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James C. Gooch practiced law?
James C. Gooch has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James C. Gooch go to law school?
James C. Gooch earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1968).
How can I contact James C. Gooch for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James C. Gooch received?
James C. Gooch's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1967

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