Litigation: General Commercial
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Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group knows the stakes for your business in every case we litigate. Bradley has more than 225 litigators – comprising nearly half of the firm – who use our firm’s 150+ years of experience nationally and internationally, in a wide expanse of industries, to provide the premier service and value that our clients require, whether trying cases in a courtroom or negotiating settlements in a boardroom.
We approach cases strategically, providing early case assessments for clients that help direct the course of the matter from preliminary dispositive motions and settlement talks through trial and appeal, if necessary. Should a matter proceed to trial, our lawyers leverage our track record of courtroom successes nationwide, including our success in appellate proceedings, to help clients evaluate the risks of litigation and balance those risks against their specific business goals.
Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group handles matters in nearly every substantive area of law that concerns our business clients, including:
- Antitrust and unfair competition
- Arbitration and mediation
- Class actions and mass torts
- Contract disputes and business torts
- Environmental and natural resources
- ERISA and employee benefits
- Government enforcement and investigations
- Intellectual property and trade secrets
- Labor and employment
- Product liability
- Professional negligence
- Healthcare
- White-collar criminal defense
Chambers Review
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is a standout law firm with a market-leading reputation for litigation work in Tennessee. It provides a broad range of services and is able to call upon a formidable roster of trial experts who offer experience in areas such as product liability, IP disputes, securities claims and contentious tax-related matters. The firm also draws on a strong appellate team to offer additional strengths in state and federal appeals. It frequently acts for clients in the healthcare and financial services sectors.
Work Highlights
- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings represented Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority in its defense of the constitutionality of the new law concerning the appointment of its board of commissioners and its enhanced powers.
Strengths
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"All the attorneys at Bradley are experts in their own areas, and are always ready to consult with other members of the firm to provide the best service."
"Bradley Arant offers an extremely high quality of service. The firm went above and beyond our expectations."
"I have been impressed with the Bradley lawyers I have worked with - they have been knowledgeable, practical and professional, and we receive regular prompt communication on a variety of issues."
"Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is a reliable partner to us in this area. The firm provides excellent value for money, and its attorneys are proactive in alerting us to issues that impact our operations."
"All the attorneys at Bradley are experts in their own areas, and are always ready to consult with other members of the firm to provide the best service."
"Bradley Arant offers an extremely high quality of service. The firm went above and beyond our expectations."
"I have been impressed with the Bradley lawyers I have worked with - they have been knowledgeable, practical and professional, and we receive regular prompt communication on a variety of issues."
"Bradley Arant Boult Cummings is a reliable partner to us in this area. The firm provides excellent value for money, and its attorneys are proactive in alerting us to issues that impact our operations."
Notable Practitioners
Ty Howard heads up the government enforcement and investigations team at Bradley Arant. Based in Nashville, he has extensive experience defending companies as well as individual executives and physicians in proceedings arising from allegations of corruption and consumer protection violations.
"Ty is really fantastic. In his space it's easy for lawyers to be overly conservative - he does a nice job balancing the business practicalities and legal risks. He offers good guidance on what risks are acceptable, and when we might be trending where the risk outweighs the benefits."
"Ty is amazing. I've had my back against the wall several times and Ty has always delivered. He is very professional, compassionate and knowledgeable, and he will do what it takes."
Russ Morgan has a strong knowledge of intellectual property litigation and disputes arising in the entertainment industry. He also frequently acts for healthcare and insurance clients.
"Russ is incredibly passionate, knowledgeable and provides great guidance even when it's not what you want to hear. He has my highest respect."
"Russ offers a very good quality of service. He is quick to assess things and gets to the point."
Scarlett Singleton Nokes is an increasingly respected lawyer who handles a variety of internal investigations, and whose practice has a strong focus on the representation of healthcare clients. She also represents prominent educational establishments and religious organizations.
"I've worked with attorneys from Boston and New York to the West Coast, and Scarlett Nokes is one of the best I've found. I would recommend her without hesitation."
"Scarlett has a strong and broad skill set, experience and expertise. She is extremely focused, knowledgeable and efficient. She has excellent communication skills, and is compassionate and articulate."
"Scarlett is whip-smart, a strategic thinker and very pragmatic."
"Scarlett is an excellent lawyer. She is knowledgeable, terrific on her feet and can work as part of a team."
"I definitely enjoy working with Scarlett. She is super-smart, and I am super-impressed with her breadth of knowledge."
George Cate is an accomplished trial lawyer who specialises in business litigation, government enforcement proceedings and internal investigations.
"George is an outstanding attorney and a vital business partner to our organization."
Lela Hollabaugh maintains an impressive practice advising on class actions and other commercial cases. Her client base includes energy companies as well as healthcare groups.
"Lela is a fantastic lawyer - she's great."
"Lela is one of the most recognized female attorneys in the Nashville market."
Todd Presnell represents clients in various commercial disputes including shareholder and breach of contract matters. He also has significant experience in business tort claims.
"Todd is an excellent litigator and an expert in attorney-client privilege issues."
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