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Atty. Henry M. Walker

Atty. Henry M. Walker

Henry Walker focuses his practice on state utility regulation with emphasis in the fields of telecommunications, wastewater services, pipelines and natural gas. He represents utility clients in proceedings before state public service commission throughout the southeast.

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Profile Summary

About Henry M. Walker at a glance

Henry M. Walker is an attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practforg at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1976) and Yale University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (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

  • Henry Walker focuses his practice on state utility regulation with emphasis in the fields of telecommunications, wastewater services, pipelines and natural gas
  • He represents utility clients in proceedings before state public service commission throughout the southeast
  • Prior to joining Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Henry was the General Counsel for the Tennessee Public Service Commission for 13 years
  • He also worked for the United States Department of Justice and as an Assistant District Attorney General in Nashville
  • He clerked for Judge Gilbert S. Merritt of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • Henry was featured in the January/February 2013 issue of Business Tennessee's "150 Best Lawyers" for his utilities regulation practice
  • He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 for his energy law practice, Mid-South Super Lawyers for government/cities/municipalities and The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers for regulatory communications
  • Henry serves on the board of the Tennessee State Museum Foundation and East Nashville Hope Exchange
  • He is also the Senior Warden at St. Ann's Episcopal Church
  • For eight years, he wrote a column on media criticism in Nashville's alternative weekly and appeared regularly on a local political talk show
  • Henry received his law degree from the Harvard School of Law and his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from Yale University

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Henry M. Walker's law office located?
Henry M. Walker'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.
Where did Henry M. Walker go to law school?
Henry M. Walker earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
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What awards or recognition has Henry M. Walker receiandd?
Henry M. Walker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1976
B.A.
Yale University
- 1973

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Nashville)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Nashville)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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