Atty. Taylor Alexander Cates

Atty. Taylor Alexander Cates

Taylor Alexander Cates is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, insurance, products liability and 3 other areas of law. Taylor received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Memphis Memphis 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Taylor Alexander Cates at a glance

Taylor Alexander Cates is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trademark, personal injury, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1999). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1999) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Taylor Alexander Cates is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, insurance, products liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Taylor received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Taylor practices at Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Taylor Alexander Cates's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

Taylor Alexander Cates is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Tennessee →

Personal Injury

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.

Taylor Alexander Cates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Product Liability

Taylor Alexander Cates is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Taylor Alexander Cates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

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 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 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 Taylor Alexander Cates

Where is Taylor Alexander Cates's law office located?
Taylor Alexander Cates's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Taylor Alexander Cates handle?
Taylor Alexander Cates focuses on trademark, personal injury, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Taylor Alexander Cates practiced law?
Taylor Alexander Cates has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Taylor Alexander Cates go to law school?
Taylor Alexander Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Taylor Alexander Cates for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Taylor Alexander Cates received?
Taylor Alexander Cates's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1999
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1996

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1999

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