Atty. Peter Rollins Cates

Atty. Peter Rollins Cates

Mr. Peter Rollins Cates is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, residential real estate, business law and 1 other area of law.

Waynesboro Waynesboro 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Peter Rollins Cates at a glance

Peter Rollins Cates is a Member based in Waynesboro, Georgia, practicing at Cates Law Firm, LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1990). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1990) and University of Georgia (B.A., 1987). Active member of Macon Bar Association State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Waynesboro, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Peter Rollins Cates is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, residential real estate, business law and 1 other area of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Georgia in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Peter practices at Cates Law Firm, LLC in Waynesboro, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Rollins Cates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Rollins Cates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

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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.

Peter Rollins Cates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →

Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waynesboro are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter Rollins Cates

Where is Peter Rollins Cates's law office located?
Peter Rollins Cates's law practice is located in Waynesboro, Georgia. The firm is Cates Law Firm, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Rollins Cates handle?
Peter Rollins Cates focuses on residential, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Peter Rollins Cates practiced law?
Peter Rollins Cates has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Peter Rollins Cates go to law school?
Peter Rollins Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Peter Rollins Cates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Mercer University
- 1990
B.A.
University of Georgia
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1990

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