Atty. James Michael Franks

Atty. James Michael Franks

James Michael Franks is a lawyer practicing tax, banking, arbitration and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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About James Michael Franks at a glance

James Michael Franks is a business, tax, construction, and adr attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (Inactive) U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1974). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1974) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville, Tennessee and American (Member: Fidelity and Surety Law Committee, 1980 Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, 1984) Bar Associations and Nashville Bar Association. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Michael Franks is a lawyer practicing tax, banking, arbitration and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Franks's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Michael Franks 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.

James Michael Franks 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 Michael Franks is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

James Michael Franks is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Michael Franks is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Michael Franks

Where is James Michael Franks's law office located?
James Michael Franks's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Franks handle?
James Michael Franks focuses on business, tax, construction, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Michael Franks practiced law?
James Michael Franks has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Michael Franks go to law school?
James Michael Franks earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James Michael Franks for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Michael Franks received?
James Michael Franks's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1974
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee (Inactive) U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1974

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