Austen Michael Adams, Entertainment Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Entertainment, IP, and Litigation
Nashville, TN
Practicing entertainment in Nashville since 1999.
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Austen Michael Adams is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Litigation. Austen has over 27 years of legal experience.
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- Nashville, TN
- Experience
- over 27 years
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- Entertainment · IP · Litigation
- Handles Entertainment, IP, and Litigation matters from Nashville, TN.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Austen Michael Adams: Austen Michael Adams is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Litigation. Austen has over 27 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Austen Michael Adams
Austen concentrates on entertainment, ip, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Austen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Entertainment
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IP
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Litigation
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Entertainment cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Austen takes entertainment matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Austen agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Austen takes ip matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Austen agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Austen takes litigation matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Austen agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Austen Michael Adams — Over 27 years of Tennessee entertainment experience
Austen Michael Adams is an attorney based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Entertainment, IP, and Litigation. Austen has over 27 years of legal experience.
Austen Michael Adams is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, sports law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Austen received a B.S. degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years. Austen practices in Nashville, TN.
Working with Austen on a entertainment matter
Austen Michael Adams is a lawyer practicing entertainment law, sports law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Austen received a B.S. degree from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years. Austen practices in Nashville, TN.
Clients Austen works with
Austen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for entertainment, ip, and litigation matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Austen Michael Adams's legal education and bar admissions
Louisiana State University
J.D. · 1999
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.S. · 1996
Jurisdictions
Austen's state bar admissions
Tennessee
2006 · ACTIVE
Louisiana
1999 · ACTIVE
Austen studied at J.D. in Louisiana State University and B.S. in University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Law school and academic background
Austen completed J.D. in Louisiana State University and B.S. in University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Austen runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Austen's professional memberships and bar associations
Nashville, Tennessee (Member, Executive Council, Entertainment Courts Law, 2008) and American Bar Associations Country Music Association
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Locations
Austen Michael Adams's office in Nashville
Austen's primary office is at 5145 Glencarron Dr, Nashville, TN, 37220-2350. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Austen Michael Adams — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new entertainment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Austen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Austen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Austen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Austen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a entertainment attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many entertainment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Austen
Austen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in entertainment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every entertainment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Austen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Austen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many entertainment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Austen Michael Adams
How much does it cost to hire Austen for a entertainment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Austen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Austen offer a free consultation?
Austen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Austen's office. Some entertainment attorneys offer free consults — check Austen's current terms during booking.
How long do entertainment cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple entertainment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Austen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Austen take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
Austen is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Austen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Austen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Austen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Austen accepting new entertainment clients right now?
Austen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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