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Directory of employment lawyers in Nashville, Tennessee. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
19 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Nashville, TN
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Showing 19 employment lawyers in Nashville, TN
Listings are displayed in no particular order and are not ranked by BeforeAttorney. Order does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any attorney.
Morgan & Morgan
150 4th Ave N Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 490-0944 forthepeople.com
The Higgins Firm
200 Hart St, Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 619-4864 thehigginsfirm.com
Stranch, Jennings & Garvey, PLLC
223 Rosa L Parks Ave #200, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 254-8801 stranchlaw.com
HMC Civil Rights
302 Peachtree St, Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 724-1996 hmccivilrights.com
Rickard Masker, PLC
810 Dominican Dr #314, Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 200-0241 maskerfirm.com
Employment and Commerce Law Group
1625 Broadway #601, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 850-0632 eclaw.com
Yezbak Law Offices
2901 Dobbs Ave, Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 250-2000 yezbaklaw.com
MIRA Legal Immigration Law Office
Entrance in back, 486 Bell Rd Suite B, Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 307-6472 mira.legal
Frank Steiner Law, PC
2200 21st Ave S STE 309, Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 730-6090 franksteinerlaw.com
Biesecker Dutkanych & Macer, LLC
3200 West End Ave Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 392-6444 bdlegal.com
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
611 Commerce St # 3100, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 442-6886 sanfordheisler.com
Janney III Douglas B
2021 Richard Jones Rd, Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 742-5900 janneylaw.com
Martoccio Law Group
414 Union St Ste 1900, Nashville, TN 37219
(888) 415-7670 martocciofirm.com
Steiner & Steiner, LLC
613 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 244-5063 steinerandsteiner.com
EmployLegal
611 Commerce St Suite 2611, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 401-8055 forceforwork.com
Dodson Parker Behm & Capparella
1310 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 254-2291 dodsonparker.com
Burrow Lee, PLLC
1161 Murfreesboro Pike Suite 325, Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 540-1005 burrowlee.com
Tune, Entrekin & White, P.C.
Capitol View, 500 11th Ave N Suite 600, Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 244-2770 tewlawfirm.com
R. Scott Jackson, Jr. Attorney at Law
4525 Harding Pike #200, Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 313-8188 rsjacksonlaw.com
Employment lawyers in Nashville help workers and employers navigate complex workplace laws. Tennessee is an at-will employment state, meaning an employer can terminate an employee for any reason not prohibited by law. However, state and federal laws still protect against discrimination, retaliation, and wage violations under the Tennessee Human Rights Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in Nashville Cost?
Employment lawyers in Nashville typically charge an hourly rate between $250 and $500 per hour. Some lawyers offer free initial consultations. For contingency fee cases like wage claims, the lawyer may take a percentage of any recovery, often 33% to 40%. Flat fees for simple contract reviews may range from $500 to $2,000. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer experience. This is general information, not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does an employment lawyer in Nashville handle?
Employment lawyers handle cases involving wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour disputes, and breach of employment contracts. They also assist with non-compete agreements and severance negotiations.
How long do I have to file an employment claim in Tennessee?
For discrimination claims under the Tennessee Human Rights Act, you have one year from the alleged violation to file a charge with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. For federal claims under Title VII, you have 300 days if you file with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Can I be fired for no reason in Tennessee?
Yes, Tennessee is an at-will employment state, so an employer can fire you for any reason or no reason at all. However, you cannot be fired for an illegal reason such as your race, gender, religion, age, disability, or for reporting workplace safety violations.
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