Atty. James Caldwell Lee

Atty. James Caldwell Lee

James Caldwell Lee is a lawyer practicing litigation in all courts, real estate law, probate law and 2 other areas of law. James Caldwell has been licensed for 75 years.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 75 yrs experience 75 year
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Profile Summary

About James Caldwell Lee at a glance

James Caldwell Lee is a trusts, probate, family law, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They have 75+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1951. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1951), Florida (1951), Tennessee (1951), and Georgia (1968). Educated at Washington & Lee University (LL.B., 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Caldwell Lee is a lawyer practicing litigation in all courts, real estate law, probate law and 2 other areas of law
  • James Caldwell has been licensed for 75 years
  • James Caldwell practices in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Caldwell Lee's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

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

James Caldwell Lee is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

James Caldwell Lee is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Chattanooga 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 Caldwell Lee

Where is James Caldwell Lee's law office located?
James Caldwell Lee's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Caldwell Lee handle?
James Caldwell Lee focuses on trusts, probate, family law, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Caldwell Lee practiced law?
James Caldwell Lee has 75+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1951.
Where did James Caldwell Lee go to law school?
James Caldwell Lee earned their education at (LL.B., 1951).
How can I contact James Caldwell Lee for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Caldwell Lee received?
James Caldwell Lee's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Washington & Lee University
- 1951

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1951
Florida
Admitted: 1951
Tennessee
Admitted: 1951
Georgia
Admitted: 1968

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