Atty. Howard B. Jackson
HOWARD B. JACKSON is a Member of the Knoxville, Tennessee office of the firm, which he joined in 2001.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 32+ Years Experience
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About Howard B. Jackson at a Glance
Howard B. Jackson is a employment and litigation attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at FordHarrison. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1994) and Tennessee (2001). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Howard B. Jackson
- HOWARD B. JACKSON is a Member of the Knoxville, Tennessee office of the firm, which he joined in 2001
- His practice includes substantial experience with labor law, employment litigation, including both discrimination cases of all kinds and employee restrictive agreements, frequent training and counseling of employers on a wide variety of employment law issues, and commercial litigation
- Howard graduated from Georgia Tech in 1983, with a B.S. in Industrial Management, from Duke University in 1987, with a Masters of Divinity, and from Georgia State University in 1994, with a Juris Doctor
- He graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University, where he was Lead Articles Editor of the Law Review and First Honor Graduate
- Howard has an AV Preeminent® Rating - which is the highest possible rating given by Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity - and he is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Employment Law/Management and Litigation/Labor & Employment
- He is a member of the bar in Georgia and Tennessee
- Howard is active in the Blount Chamber Partnership and several local human resources organizations
- He enjoys running, college football and basketball, participation in his church (Concord United Methodist), and spending time with his wife, Alison, and their grandchildren
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Howard B. Jackson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard B. Jackson 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.
Howard B. Jackson 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.
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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 Howard B. Jackson
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 Howard B. Jackson's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Howard B. Jackson brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Georgia and Tennessee, Howard B. Jackson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Howard B. Jackson 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 Howard B. Jackson 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 Howard B. Jackson Handles in Nashville
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