Atty. David B. Herbert
Member, Board of Directors, 1983-1993 and Treasurer, 1983-1994, Legal Services of Middle Tennessee, Inc. Member, Board of Governors, 1986 and Past President, 1987, Exchange Club of Nashville, Board of Directors.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 59+ Years Experience
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About David B. Herbert at a Glance
David B. Herbert is a Retired Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Ortale Kelley Law Firm. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1967). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1967) and Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S. St., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Nashville (Member, Board of Directors, 1976-1978 First Vice President, 1978), Tennessee and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David B. Herbert
- Member, Board of Directors, 1983-1993 and Treasurer, 1983-1994, Legal Services of Middle Tennessee, Inc. Member, Board of Governors, 1986 and Past President, 1987, Exchange Club of Nashville, Board of Directors
- Chancellor, Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee, 1986—
Practice Areas Explained
David B. Herbert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David B. Herbert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Estate Planning & Probate in Nashville
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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.
David B. Herbert is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real Estate Law in Nashville
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David B. Herbert is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Nashville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David B. Herbert is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
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 David B. Herbert
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 David B. Herbert's practice in the field of estate planning, business, real estate, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David B. Herbert brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and real estate, David B. Herbert 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 David B. Herbert 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 David B. Herbert Handles in Nashville
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