Atty. Michael Cotter Patton
Michael Cotter Patton is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial/business litigation, construction and 17 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.
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Michael Cotter Patton is a Shareholder based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on chapter 13, personal injury, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1986), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1989), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (1992). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1986) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Construction Section, Litigation Section, TBA Members. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Cotter Patton is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial/business litigation, construction and 17 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Michael practices at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in Memphis, TN
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Michael Cotter Patton is one of 5,723 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Tennessee →
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.
Michael Cotter Patton is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Cotter Patton is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Cotter Patton is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael Cotter Patton is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →
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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 Memphis 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 venue, 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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