Atty. Matthew Jacob Cottingham
Matthew Jacob Cottingham is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law, probate & trust law and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University, and has been licensed for 17 years.
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Matthew Jacob Cottingham is an Associate based in Franklin, Tennessee, practicing at ICS Law Group. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2009). Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law J.D. (—) and Middle Tennessee State University B.S. Recording Industry Management (—). Active member of Young Lawyers Division. Serands clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Jacob Cottingham is a lawyer practicing business law, intellectual property law, probate & trust law and 4 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Matthew practices at ICS Law Group in Franklin, TN
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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