Litson PLLC

Litson PLLC

Managing Member: Alex Little

Member: Zack Lawson

Number of Partners: 2

Number of Other Fee-Earners: 6

Offices: Nashville, TN; Knoxville, TN

Firm Overview

Litson PLLC is a litigation boutique co-founded by seasoned trial lawyers Alex Little and Zack Lawson in 2024. The firm was built to deliver high-impact legal advocacy by leveraging deep prosecutorial experience and a commitment to focused, client-first representation. Based in Tennessee with offices in Nashville and Knoxville, Litson has quickly earned a reputation for taking on high-profile cases in federal and state courts, offering elite service in white-collar defense, civil litigation, constitutional challenges, and hemp industry advocacy. The firm’s lean, trial-tested teams emphasize strategic efficiency, ensuring clients receive direct, partner-level attention and courtroom-ready advocacy at every stage.

Main Areas of Practice

White-Collar Criminal Defense

• Team Composition: Led by Managing Member Alex Little, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney with national security and public corruption experience. The team includes lawyers with government and criminal defense backgrounds.
• Notable Work:
  • Secured a full presidential pardon for a former state senator after uncovering government misconduct.
  • Successfully persuaded federal prosecutors to drop a business fraud investigation against a Tennessee client.
  • Achieved a Sixth Circuit reversal in a complex bank fraud conviction.
• Contact: Alex Little | +1 (615) 985-8205

Civil & Commercial Litigation

• Team Composition: Co-founder Zack Lawson leads the firm’s civil practice, drawing on extensive litigation experience.
• Notable Work:
  • Won a $735,000 civil rights settlement for a hemp wholesaler against law enforcement officials.
  • Obtained an emergency injunction blocking Tennessee's unlawful hemp product restrictions, preserving statewide market access.
• Contact: Zack Lawson | +1 (615) 985-8205

Litson PLLC’s rapid impact stems from its founders’ deep courtroom experience, its principled approach to litigation, and its unwavering dedication to defending individual rights and business freedoms. The firm continues to expand its footprint while remaining laser-focused on advocacy that drives results.