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About

Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys represent union and non-union companies as well as public and private employers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small locally-owned businesses. Our practice involves:


Employment Counseling, Training and Auditing

We provide day-to-day counsel on employment related law and regulations on both the federal and state level; offer in-office counseling and training to human resource managers, front line managers and supervisors on preventing and resolving issues before they become lawsuits; and advise on labor and employment matters that arise throughout the course of mergers and acquisitions.


Employment Litigation

The team is regularly involved in litigating the following claims throughout the U.S.:

  • Unlawful discrimination
  • Retaliatory discharge issues
  • Wrongful discharge
  • Interference with FMLA and other statutory rights
  • OSHA matters
  • Wage and hour non-compliance
  • Breach or enforcement of non-compete agreements
  • Tortious interference with contracts
  • Defamation
  • Breach of fair representation
  • I-9 non-compliance
  • ERISA litigation
  • Class actions


Traditional Labor Law

We represent employers in all types of traditional labor law matters, including:

  • Proceedings before the NLRB
  • Union avoidance training and informational campaigns
  • Collective bargaining agreement negotiations
  • Labor arbitrations
  • Contract negotiation, interpretation and administration
  • Grievance procedures
  • Defense of unfair labor practice changes
  • Strike guidance
  • Decertification campaigns

Chambers Review

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Labor & Employment - Tennessee

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bass, Berry & Sims offers a comprehensive service to public and private companies from a broad range of industries, including healthcare, retail, transportation and financial services. It often advises on regulatory and compliance matters, as well as assisting with collective bargaining negotiations and union avoidance training. The firm is also well known for handling high-profile employment disputes, including wage and hour, discrimination and retaliation cases. Expertise extends to labor and employment concerns stemming from corporate transactions.

Work Highlights

  • Bass, Berry & Sims successfully defended Guaranty Home Mortgage Corporation in a breach of contract action filed by its former CEO regarding a stock appreciation rights agreement.

Strengths

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"Bass, Berry & Sims' ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent, and its service levels and responsiveness exceed our expectations."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"Bass, Berry & Sims provides well-informed and practical advice. Its lawyers offer timely and relevant responses and very strong commercial awareness."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"The team at Bass, Berry & Sims is highly competent and its service levels and responsiveness are excellent."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"Bass, Berry & Sims produces high-quality and timely work on complex and sophisticated matters. Its team is knowledgeable and responsive, and provides holistic legal advice."

Labor & Employment respondent
USA

"I am incredibly impressed with Bass, Berry & Sims' ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, and by the depth and breadth of its team."

Labor & Employment respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Tim K Garrett
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Tim K Garrett
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Band 1
Tim Garrett is recognized as an expert employment litigator, with significant experience in collective bargaining agreements as well as retaliation complaints and grievance matters. He often acts for manufacturers and healthcare groups.
"Tim provides us with excellent advice. His communication is precise and easy to understand. He is one of my most valued consultants."
"Tim is an excellent lawyer."
"Tim is an outstanding counsel."
"Tim offers good communication, understands what we need as a business and is willing to go to bat for us."
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Bob Horton
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Bob Horton
Head of Labor & Employment
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Band 2
Bob Horton frequently represents clients in breach of contract and noncompete disputes. He has further experience in discrimination and retaliation matters.
"Bob  is very responsive and a clear communicator on labor and employment issues."
"Bob is outstanding. He has a commanding presence and is persuasive without being overbearing."
"Bob is thoughtful and responsive. He provides us with good advice that is tailored to the needs of our business."
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Mary Leigh Pirtle
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Mary Leigh Pirtle
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Up and Coming
Mary Leigh Pirtle advises her clients on internal investigations, as well as providing representation in claims ranging from wage and hour violations to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission violations.
"I am so impressed with her willingness to go above and beyond to make sure I am comfortable and educated throughout the process."
"I always feel assured that Mary Leigh has my business and my best interests at heart. I cannot say enough good things about her and her professionalism."
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Tim K Garrett
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Tim K Garrett
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Bob Horton
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Bob Horton
Head of Labor & Employment
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Band 2
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Mary Leigh Pirtle
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Mary Leigh Pirtle
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Up and Coming
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Members

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Bob Horton

Bob Horton

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

DCI (Dialysis Clinic Inc.)

Diversicare Healthcare Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: DVCR)

Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO)

J. Alexander’s Corporation (formerly Nasdaq: JAX)

Vanderbilt University

Industries

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Automotive

Automotive

Communication

Distribution

Education

Food & beverage

Healthcare

Hospitality

Hospitality

Manufacturing

Retail

Service

Transportation

Utilities