Atty. Robert E. "Bob" Boston

Atty. Robert E. "Bob" Boston

Robert E. Boston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About Robert E. "Bob" Boston at a glance

Robert E. "Bob" Boston is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at The University of Tennessee (JD, 1982) and Vanderbilt University (BA, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Robert E. Boston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Robert E., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2003
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Robert E. "Bob" Boston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. "Bob" Boston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert E. "Bob" Boston is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert E. "Bob" Boston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Robert E. "Bob" Boston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert E. "Bob" Boston

Where is Robert E. "Bob" Boston's law office located?
Robert E. "Bob" Boston's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert E. "Bob" Boston handle?
Robert E. "Bob" Boston focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Robert E. "Bob" Boston go to law school?
Robert E. "Bob" Boston earned their education at (JD, 1982); (BA, 1979); (—, 1979).
How can I contact Robert E. "Bob" Boston for a consultation?
You can contact Robert E. "Bob" Boston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert E. "Bob" Boston received?
Robert E. "Bob" Boston's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

JD
The University of Tennessee
- 1982
BA
Vanderbilt University
- 1979
Vanderbilt University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Nashville)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Nashville)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Nashville)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law (Nashville)
- 2010
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Nashville)
- 2009

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