Atty. William Howard Tate

Atty. William Howard Tate

William Howard Tate is a lawyer practicing construction law, insurance coverage, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Brentwood Brentwood 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About William Howard Tate at a glance

William Howard Tate is a Member based in Brentwood, Tennessee, practicing at Tate, Wilson, Johnson, Meyer & Cherry, PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, construction, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1979). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1979) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Howard Tate is a lawyer practicing construction law, insurance coverage, commercial litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • William practices at Tate, Wilson, Johnson, Meyer & Cherry, PLLC in Brentwood, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Howard Tate's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Howard Tate handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

William Howard Tate is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Howard Tate is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William Howard Tate is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

William Howard Tate is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William Howard Tate is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Brentwood 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 William Howard Tate

Where is William Howard Tate's law office located?
William Howard Tate's law practice is located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm is Tate, Wilson, Johnson, Meyer & Cherry, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Howard Tate handle?
William Howard Tate focuses on chapter 13, business, bankruptcy, construction, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Howard Tate practiced law?
William Howard Tate has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
What languages does William Howard Tate speak?
William Howard Tate provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did William Howard Tate go to law school?
William Howard Tate earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact William Howard Tate for a consultation?
You can contact William Howard Tate directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Howard Tate received?
William Howard Tate's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1979
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1975

Languages

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1979

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