Kathryn K. Van Namen, Business Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
focused on Business and Litigation
Memphis, TN
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Kathryn K. Van Namen is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
- Based in
- Memphis, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Memphis, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Kathryn K. Van Namen: Kathryn K. Van Namen is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kathryn K. Van Namen
Kathryn concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathryn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Kathryn takes business matters in Memphis, 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 Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Kathryn takes litigation matters in Memphis, 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 Kathryn agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kathryn K. Van Namen — Attorney of Tennessee business experience
Kathryn K. Van Namen is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Kate Van Namen is the Co-Chair of Butler Snow's Construction Task Force and a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice Group. She is licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas and concentrates her practice in all areas of construction law, including contract drafting and negotiation, project delivery systems, liens, licensing issues, construction mediation, litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution procedures. Kate has experience drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts, including lump sum, guaranteed maximum price, cost plus, construction management, design build, and design services agreements on behalf of owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals. She also has experience representing sureties on multi-state performance bond claims and asserting and defending payment bond claims. Kate has previously counseled clients on international construction projects and helped navigate project delivery and project management issues with foreign governments.
In addition to her construction practice, Kate also represents clients in general commercial litigation matters, including cases involving interference with business relationships, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other complex litigation.
Kate also has experience with intellectual property litigation matters and has represented companies and individuals in copyright and trademark disputes.
Kate is an active member of the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel, where she serves as West Tennessee Director, as well as the Construction Law Committee of DRI, and the ABA Forum on Construction Law. She actively contributes to publications on construction law issues, including the Tennessee Handbook on Construction Law.
How Kathryn handles business matters
Kate Van Namen is the Co-Chair of Butler Snow's Construction Task Force and a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice Group. She is licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas and concentrates her practice in all areas of construction law, including contract drafting and negotiation, project delivery systems, liens, licensing issues, construction mediation,…
Who Kathryn represents
Kathryn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Kathryn K. Van Namen's legal education and bar admissions
University of Mississippi
J.D. · 2012
Kathryn studied at J.D. in University of Mississippi.
Law school and academic background
Kathryn completed J.D. in University of Mississippi. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathryn runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Kathryn K. Van Namen
Kathryn has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Kathryn K. Van Namen's office in Memphis
Kathryn's primary office is at 6075 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee, 38119. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Kathryn K. Van Namen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathryn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kathryn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn'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; Kathryn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Kathryn
Kathryn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Kathryn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kathryn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kathryn K. Van Namen
How much does it cost to hire Kathryn for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathryn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathryn offer a free consultation?
Kathryn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kathryn's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple business 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. Kathryn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathryn take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Kathryn 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 — Kathryn 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 Kathryn?
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. Kathryn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathryn accepting new business clients right now?
Kathryn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville in Tennessee
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