Atty. David L. Johnson
David has nearly 30 years of experience practicing litigation in a variety of practice areas, including labor and employment, commercial, and products liability matters. A Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he has particularly extensive experience in non-compete and trade secret matters.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN
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About David L. Johnson at a Glance
David L. Johnson is a employment and litigation attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1997) and Wake Forest University (BA, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA (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 David L. Johnson
- David has nearly 30 years of experience practicing litigation in a variety of practice areas, including labor and employment, commercial, and products liability matters
- A Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he has particularly extensive experience in non-compete and trade secret matters
- David is recognized in Chambers USA and other publications
Practice Areas Explained
David L. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David L. Johnson 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.
David L. Johnson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Nashville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David L. Johnson is one of 450,750 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 L. Johnson
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 L. Johnson's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, David L. Johnson 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 L. Johnson 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 L. Johnson Handles in Nashville
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