Atty. C. Eric "Eric" Stevens
Eric Stevens has nearly 30 years of experience representing clients - focusing on healthcare and financial institutions - in labor relations and employment litigation. He represents both union and non-union employers in: Class-action claims under anti-discrimination laws Litigation involving federal and state wage and hour laws Contract negotiations Arbitration Successful union-free election campaigns Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs audits Eric also assists clients with compliance and litigation avoidance by: Conducting in-house training for supervisory and management-level empl
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN
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About C. Eric "Eric" Stevens at a Glance
C. Eric "Eric" Stevens is a employment and litigation attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1983) and Millikin University (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About C. Eric "Eric" Stevens
Eric Stevens has nearly 30 years of experience representing clients - focusing on healthcare and financial institutions - in labor relations and employment litigation. He represents both union and non-union employers in:
- Class-action claims under anti-discrimination laws
- Litigation involving federal and state wage and hour laws
- Contract negotiations
- Arbitration
- Successful union-free election campaigns
- Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs audits
- Conducting in-house training for supervisory and management-level employees
- Providing guidance in the development of affirmative action plans
- Preparing and implementing a full range of employment policies
Eric also assists clients with compliance and litigation avoidance by:
Additionally, Eric regularly speaks to industry groups and business roundtables on new developments in the law and issues that can directly affect their operations. He also has provided discrimination training for governmental agencies.
Practice Areas Explained
C. Eric "Eric" Stevens's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Eric "Eric" Stevens handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Employment Law in Nashville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Nashville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Nashville
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 venue, 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.
Nashville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Nashville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Nashville Choose C. Eric "Eric" Stevens
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish C. Eric "Eric" Stevens's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association and Georgia, State Bar of Georgia, C. Eric "Eric" Stevens can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, C. Eric "Eric" Stevens can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means C. Eric "Eric" Stevens attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues C. Eric "Eric" Stevens Handles in Nashville
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact C. Eric "Eric" Stevens directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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