Atty. John Bollen Carlson

Atty. John Bollen Carlson

John Bollen Carlson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, antitrust law and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Nashville Nashville 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John Bollen Carlson at a glance

John Bollen Carlson is a business, real estate, ip, franchise, and juvenile attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Tennessee Illinois (1976), Florida (1977), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Wisconsin (1982). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1976) and Davidson College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Bollen Carlson is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, civil litigation, antitrust law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Davidson College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Bollen Carlson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Bollen Carlson 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.

John Bollen Carlson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

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

John Bollen Carlson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Bollen Carlson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Franchise Law

John Bollen Carlson is one of 1,942 franchise attorneys indexed nationally. Browse franchise attorneys in Tennessee →

Juvenile Law

John Bollen Carlson is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile 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 John Bollen Carlson

Where is John Bollen Carlson's law office located?
John Bollen Carlson's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Bollen Carlson handle?
John Bollen Carlson focuses on business, real estate, ip, franchise, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Bollen Carlson practiced law?
John Bollen Carlson has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Bollen Carlson go to law school?
John Bollen Carlson earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John Bollen Carlson for a consultation?
You can contact John Bollen Carlson 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 John Bollen Carlson received?
John Bollen Carlson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1976
B.A.
Davidson College
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee Illinois
Admitted: 1976
Florida
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit Wisconsin
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001

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