Atty. Christopher E. Coleman
Christopher Coleman is an associate in Lieff Cabraser’s Nashville office. Before coming to our firm, Christopher worked as a staff attorney at the Tennessee Justice Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Labor and Employment & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 21+ Years Experience
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About Christopher E. Coleman at a Glance
Christopher E. Coleman is an Associate based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2005), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee (2006), U.S. Court Of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2008), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (2009). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, IL (J.D., 2003) and Northwestern University Graduate School, Evanston, IL (M.A. History, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher E. Coleman
- Christopher Coleman is an associate in Lieff Cabraser’s Nashville office
- Before coming to our firm, Christopher worked as a staff attorney at the Tennessee Justice Center in Nashville, Tennessee
- Prior to that, he was an associate at Lieff Cabraser after clerking for the Honorable Joan Humphrey Lefkow of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- From 2014 to the present, he has also been an Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University Law School
- In the News •February 2, 2024 Plaintiffs Defeat Stryker’s Attempt to Dismiss Overtime Pay Class Action Lawsuit •January 20, 2023 Nashville Post Reports on Lieff Cabraser’s Lawsuit Against Private Prison Operator CoreCivic for Failure to Provide Inmates with Adequate Medical Care Publications •Ongoing Barriers to Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act, CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW (Sept.-Oct. 2014) •The Affordable Care Act in 2014: Are You Ready?, Nashville Bar Journal (Vol. 13, No. 6, July 2013) •Haslam Must Get Moving on His Tennessee Plan, Op-Ed, Knoxville News Sentinel (May 11, 2013) •NFIB v
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An Uncertain Victory for the Affordable Care Act, Nashville Bar Journal (Vol. 12, No. 7, August 2012) •Hospital, Watchdog at Odds Over TennCare Admissions, Op-Ed, The Tennessean (June 2, 2012) •Nashville General There for the Underserved, Op-Ed, The Tennessean (May 30, 2012) •Congressional Authority Covers Insurance Mandate, Op-Ed, The Tennessean (March 27, 2012) •House Would Deny Us the Health Care They Enjoy, Op-Ed, The Tennessean (January 19, 2011) •CALIFORNIA CLASS ACTIONS PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE (Elizabeth J. Cabraser, ed.)(Contributing Author, “Jurisdiction and Preemption,” 2007 ed., 2008 ed.; “Certification of Overtime Claims,” 2006 ed.) •Social Movements and Social Change Litigation: Synergy in the Montgomery Bus Protest, 30 LAW AND SOCIAL INQUIRY 663 (2005)(lead author with Laurence D. Nee and Leonard S. Rubinowitz)
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher E. Coleman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher E. Coleman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Wrongful Death in Nashville
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Personal Injury in Nashville
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Christopher E. Coleman is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Employment Law in Nashville
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher E. Coleman is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Rights in Nashville
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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 Christopher E. Coleman
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 Christopher E. Coleman's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher E. Coleman brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, and U.S. Court Of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Christopher E. Coleman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and employment, Christopher E. Coleman 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 Christopher E. Coleman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher E. Coleman Handles in Nashville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Christopher E. Coleman has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Christopher E. Coleman directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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