Atty. James Patrick Catalano

Atty. James Patrick Catalano

James Patrick Catalano is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business law, construction law and 22 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Franklin Franklin 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About James Patrick Catalano at a glance

James Patrick Catalano is an Attorney based in Franklin, Tennessee, practicing at The Catalano Firm, PLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Federal Circuits U.S. Supreme Court (1997), U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee (1997), and Kentucky (2016). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1997) and William Jewell College (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Business Law Section, Corporate Counsel Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Patrick Catalano is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business law, construction law and 22 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices at The Catalano Firm, PLC in Franklin, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Patrick Catalano's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Probate

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Patrick Catalano is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

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.

James Patrick Catalano is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Patrick Catalano is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Franklin 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 Patrick Catalano

Where is James Patrick Catalano's law office located?
James Patrick Catalano's law practice is located in Franklin, Tennessee. The firm is The Catalano Firm, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Patrick Catalano handle?
James Patrick Catalano focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Patrick Catalano practiced law?
James Patrick Catalano has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Patrick Catalano go to law school?
James Patrick Catalano earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James Patrick Catalano for a consultation?
You can contact James Patrick Catalano 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 James Patrick Catalano received?
James Patrick Catalano's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1997
B.A.
William Jewell College
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Federal Circuits U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee
Admitted: 1997
Kentucky
Admitted: 2016

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