Atty. Van Alan Cates

Atty. Van Alan Cates

Mr. Van Alan Cates is a lawyer practicing environmental & land use law, business, construction & development.

Apollo Beach Apollo Beach 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (656) 400-5749

Profile Summary

About Van Alan Cates at a glance

Van Alan Cates is a business and zoning attorney based in Apollo Beach, Florida. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Texas (1985), U.S. District Court, Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas (1985), New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circu (1993), and Florida (2010). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1984) and University of Houston (B.B.A., 1980). Serves clients in Apollo Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Van Alan Cates is a lawyer practicing environmental & land use law, business, construction & development
  • Van received a B.B.A. degree from University of Houston in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Van practices in Apollo Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Van Alan Cates's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Van Alan Cates is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

Van Alan Cates is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Van Alan Cates

Where is Van Alan Cates's law office located?
Van Alan Cates's law practice is located in Apollo Beach, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Van Alan Cates handle?
Van Alan Cates focuses on business, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Van Alan Cates practiced law?
Van Alan Cates has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Van Alan Cates go to law school?
Van Alan Cates earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Van Alan Cates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1984
B.B.A.
University of Houston
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Northern, Western, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1985
New Jersey U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circu
Admitted: 1993
Florida
Admitted: 2010

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