Atty. Michael A. Cottone
Michael A. Cottone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax.
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Michael A. Cottone is an attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practforg at Holland & Knight LLP. They haand 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2010). Educated at The University of Tennessee (—, 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2024 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael A. Cottone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Michael A., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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