Atty. Daniel W. Olivas
Daniel Olivas is a Shareholder in the Nashville office who joined the firm in 2005. He represents national clients in complex products liability litigation and has experience representing automobile manufacturers and suppliers.
Appellate & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 21+ Years Experience
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About Daniel W. Olivas at a Glance
Daniel W. Olivas is a Shareholder based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2005), U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee (2006), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee (2007), and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee (2008). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 2005) and University of Texas El Paso (B.A., 1988). Active member of AFFILIATIONS •American Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association •Nashville Bar Association •Defense Research Institute. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel W. Olivas
- Daniel Olivas is a Shareholder in the Nashville office who joined the firm in 2005
- He represents national clients in complex products liability litigation and has experience representing automobile manufacturers and suppliers
- He successfully defends industrial, construction, corporate, and non-profit clients in employment discrimination matters, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, EPA, 1981, USERRA, and state employment law disputes
- He has substantial experience representing private colleges in Title IX matters
- He has significant experience representing insurance clients in coverage disputes and bad faith litigation and specializes in preparing coverage opinions
- Olivas has substantial experience representing clients in 1983 Monell claims
- He also has significant experience representing clients in appellate matters in the Sixth and Fourth Circuits and in Tennessee appellate courts, and he has represented national clients in arbitration law matters, including litigating arbitrability disputes
- Olivas is a member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association, and Defense Research Institute
- He has served as a Guest Lecturer, Medical Malpractice Law, Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
- He was Vice Chair, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section in 2009-2010, and was a Member of the DRI Insurance Law and Professional Liability Committee, 2011-2012
- He is a graduate of the University of Texas El Paso, with a B.A
- He earned his law degree at the University of Tennessee College of Law
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation •Guest Lecturer, Medical Malpractice Law, Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia •Vice Chair, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section, 2009-2010 •Member, DRI Insurance Law and Professional Liability Committee, 2011-2012
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel W. Olivas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel W. Olivas 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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Business & Corporate Law in Nashville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Product Liability in Nashville
Daniel W. Olivas is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Nashville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Nashville
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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 Daniel W. Olivas
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 Daniel W. Olivas's practice in the field of employment, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel W. Olivas 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 for the Middle District of Tennessee, and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Daniel W. Olivas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and product liability, Daniel W. Olivas 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 Daniel W. Olivas 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 Daniel W. Olivas Handles in Nashville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel W. Olivas 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 Daniel W. Olivas directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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