James Patrick Catalano

James Patrick Catalano

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 29 years

Litigation Lawyer at Franklin, TN
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Personal Injury

P.O. Box 681267, Franklin, TN

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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 29 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 9 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 2016

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

The Catalano Firm, PLC

P.O. Box 681267, Franklin, TN, 37068-1267

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James Patrick Catalano's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by C | July 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Empathetic, Knowledgeable Trusted Advisor

Jim was referred to me by a friend during a very difficult time in my life. Over the next 3 months, Jim was always just a phone call away, either answered me right away or called me back within 5 minutes. During the process, he helped me understand the laws, provided sound advice on all of my issue...s. Most importantly, he got shi7 done in a timely fashion and got it done correctly. He's not one of those lawyers interested in stringing you along, creating drama, or digging his heels in on immaterial items just to rack up legal fees - quite the contrary he always looked out for my best interest in the most rational way. But, when needed he brought out the big guns and fought for me and my rights. In addition, throughout it all he kept his humor (keeping me sane) and was very empathetic to my situation. I will use Jim going forward and would recommend him no questions asked to any of my friends who need a lawyer to look out for them. Thank you Jim!

Posted by Vanita | October 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Attentive attorney

James was not only professional but also listened to the issue at hand, offered solutions abs really walked hand in hand through the entire process. He returned calls on a consistent basis as well as email. James was certainly a pleasure to work with. In the 15 years of needing attorneys for ...different matters, James certainly exceeded my expectations and has been one of the best attorneys I have fealty with in the past 15 years. Highly recommend James.

Posted by James | September 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jim is great friend and first class attorney

I had been trying to help my son with a legal issue for over four years and was having absolutely no success whatsoever. We were in the right, but the people we were dealing with were in a position of power and were very lackadaisical when it came to communicating with us and it cost us several thous...and dollars, as we could not get them to communicate with us to help resolve the issue. Jim and I used to go to the same church, where he was very active and helpful in many ways. He is also a great friend and just an all around great guy. I called Jim and he came to our house for a consultation, and we went over everything and he went right to work on this matter. Once the people we were having problems with realized that Jim wasn't going to stand for them ignoring the problem, and that he wasn't going away, he was able to get this issue resolved and we finally put this matter to bed. He communicated with us regularly and assured us that he would stay with this until we got everything staightened out, and that is exactly what he did. I would highly recommend Jim if you need help with any of your legal matters! He is the best!

Posted by Barbara | September 28, 2018 | Real Estate

Fabulous!

We have used Mr. Catalano on 2 different occasions and both times he has been a absolute pleasure to work with. 1st occasion was after the sale of our home and the new homeowners sent a demand letter requesting us to pay for new HVAC unit. Mr. Catalano responded and had it resolved promptly and in ou...r favor. 2nd occasion was after the death of a family member and he helped me read and understand The Last Will and Testament so I was not taken advantage of. Mr. Catalano has always been very prompt and understanding of all situations that come about. I would not recommend anyone else. He is always very professional and friendly.

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James Patrick Catalano's Lawyer Endorsements

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J. Phillips

Litigation lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Jim in the past where we represented different co-Defendants in a lawsuit and have worked with him where he served as the mediator. Jim is an excellent lawyer and mediator. I endorse him."

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Joanna Mccracken

Litigation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jim Catalano is a dedicated and passionate litigator who puts his clients first. I'm happy to recommend him to handle all areas of civil litigation for my clients that are outside of my own family law practice area. Great person and attorney."

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Heather Piper

Litigation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Catalano is an exceptionally skilled attorney. He represents his clients with vigor, dedication, and hard work."

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Heather Piper

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer - Since 2010, SuperLawyers

2011

Board Certified - Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2009

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Most prolific Trial Attorneys of 2007, Tennessee Jury Verdict Reporter

Work Experience

2017 - 2018

Partner, Frost Brown Todd

2013 - 2017

Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

2004 - 2013

Partner, Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan

1997 - 2004

Associate, Leitner Williams Dooley & Napolitan

Associations

2017 - Present

American Board of Trial Advocates

Associate

1997 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

Doctor of Law (JD),

1993

William Jewell College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association 50th Anniversary Meeting

Ethics & Civility in Civil Litigation

2016

Association of Corporate Counsel

Digital Business & The Internet of Things

2015

Assocation of Corporate Counsel

From the Trenches: Dealing with Company Data

2013

Barristers Educational Service, CLE

Liability Arising from Third-Party Assaults and other Criminal Acts

2013

Barristers Educational Service, CLE

Keeping the Jury Pure

2012

ALFA International - The Global Legal Network - West Palm Beach, FL

Looking Forward to Giving Testimony - Witness Deposition & Trial Testimony

2011

Introduction to Trial Practice

Introduction to Trial Practice - panelist

2011

Barristers Educational Service, CLE

Special Techniques for Examining Vocational & Economic Experts

2011

Barristers Educational Service, CLE

Evidence in Trial Practice - The Most Pesky Rules of Evidence: Hearsay and Relevance

2010

Overcoming Common Challenges in Discovery Practice

Ethics

2010

Overcoming Common Challenges in Discovery Practice

Maximizing Informal Discovery

2010

National Business Institute, CLE

How to Handle Post-Trial Issues

2010

National Business Institute, CLE

How to Handle Common Ethical Pitfalls

2009

Legal Ethics

Conflicts, Confidentiality and Cooperation: How to Protect yourself, your client and your relationship with opposing counsel

2009

Ethical Concerns for Tennessee Attorneys

How to Handle Client Confidentiality, Client Funds & Client Lies

2009

Barristers Educational Service, CLE

Trial Practice Essentials. Computers, Internet and e-mails: E-discovery and Evidence

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