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Bob Horton

Bob Horton

USA 2026

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About

Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

USA

Practice Areas

As chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, Bob Horton represents management in all areas of labor and employment law. Bob’s practice consists primarily of counseling clients regarding employment issues and defending companies against all manner of employment claims throughout the U.S.

Bob has substantial jury trial experience and has obtained defense verdicts in discrimination and retaliation lawsuits across the country. Bob assists numerous public companies and executives in the negotiation of employment agreements, as well as executive departures and subsequent issues that arise from equity grants in various forms.

Bob’s practice encompasses:

- Employment litigation

- Employment law counseling

- Investigations

- Employment agreements/severance

Career

Joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 1999.

Personal

JD, University of Tennessee College of Law (1991) - Order of the Coif

M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1987)

BA, Louisiana State University (1984)

Awards

Labor & Employment (2010-2026)

Chambers USA

Labor Law: Management; Litigation: Labor and Employment (2019-2026)

The Best Lawyers in America©

Labor & Employment Star: Tennessee (2019-2023); Litigation Star: Tennessee (2024-2026)

Benchmark Litigation

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Labor & Employment - Tennessee

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Individual Editorial

Bob Horton frequently represents clients in breach of contract and noncompete disputes. He has further experience in discrimination and retaliation matters.

Strengths

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  • Because of his knowledge, professionalism, experience and care, there is no one else I would rather work with than Bob Horton.

    Labor & EmploymentChambers Guide to the USA

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