Atty. David W. Stempel

Atty. David W. Stempel

David Stempel is a business transactions lawyer in the firm’s Nashville office. He has worked with clients in many different industries on mergers, acquisitions, sales, joint ventures, and capital raising transactions.

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Profile Summary

About David W. Stempel at a glance

David W. Stempel is a business and health care attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee State Bar. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 2005) and Vanderbilt University (B.S., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Stempel is a business transactions lawyer in the firm’s Nashville office
  • He has worked with clients in many different industries on mergers, acquisitions, sales, joint ventures, and capital raising transactions
  • He has significant experience in representing health care companies, including ambulatory surgery centers and home health companies, and helping those healthcare clients implement their growth and development strategies by structuring, negotiating and closing complex business transactions
  • David earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee in May of 2005
  • During law school, he was a staff member of the Tennessee Law Review
  • He received his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Vanderbilt University in 2002

Practice Areas Explained

David W. Stempel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W. Stempel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is David W. Stempel's law office located?
David W. Stempel's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W. Stempel handle?
David W. Stempel focuses on business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did David W. Stempel go to law school?
David W. Stempel earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact David W. Stempel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David W. Stempel received?
David W. Stempel's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships).

Education

J.D.
The University of Tennessee
- 2005
B.S.
Vanderbilt University
- 2002

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee State Bar

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