Atty. Donovan Eric Sowder

Atty. Donovan Eric Sowder

Donovan Eric Sowder is a lawyer practicing antitrust law, business law, entertainment & sports law and 5 other areas of law. Donovan received a degree from Vanderbilt University Law School, and has been licensed for 8 years.

Nashville Nashville 8 Years Experience 8 year
Call (629) 228-9759

Profile Summary

About Donovan Eric Sowder at a glance

Donovan Eric Sowder is an Attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on business, ip, tax, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2018). Educated at Vanderbilt University Law School (—). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Donovan Eric Sowder is a lawyer practicing antitrust law, business law, entertainment & sports law and 5 other areas of law
  • Donovan received a degree from Vanderbilt University Law School, and has been licensed for 8 years
  • Donovan practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Donovan Eric Sowder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donovan Eric Sowder 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Tax Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donovan Eric Sowder

Where is Donovan Eric Sowder's law office located?
Donovan Eric Sowder's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donovan Eric Sowder handle?
Donovan Eric Sowder focuses on business, ip, tax, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Donovan Eric Sowder practiced law?
Donovan Eric Sowder has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Donovan Eric Sowder go to law school?
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Education

Vanderbilt University Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2018

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