Atty. Lannie Jay Cates

Atty. Lannie Jay Cates

Lannie Jay Cates is a lawyer practicing business law, communications law, corporate counsel and 3 other areas of law. Lannie received a degree from Alabama School of Law, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Franklin Franklin 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Lannie Jay Cates at a glance

Lannie Jay Cates is a Member based in Franklin, Tennessee, practicing at The Law Office of Lannie J. Cates. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1994) and Georgia (2019). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Alabama School of Law Middle Tennessee State University (B.A., 1988). Active member of Entertainment and Sports Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lannie Jay Cates is a lawyer practicing business law, communications law, corporate counsel and 3 other areas of law
  • Lannie received a degree from Alabama School of Law, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Lannie practices at The Law Office of Lannie J. Cates in Franklin, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Lannie Jay Cates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lannie Jay Cates 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Lannie Jay Cates is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Lannie Jay Cates is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Tennessee →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Lannie Jay Cates

Where is Lannie Jay Cates's law office located?
Lannie Jay Cates's law practice is located in Franklin, Tennessee. The firm is The Law Office of Lannie J. Cates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lannie Jay Cates handle?
Lannie Jay Cates focuses on business, real estate, ip, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Lannie Jay Cates practiced law?
Lannie Jay Cates has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Lannie Jay Cates go to law school?
Lannie Jay Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Lannie Jay Cates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Nashville School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Alabama School of Law Middle Tennessee State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1994
Georgia
Admitted: 2019

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