Atty. James Craig Oliver

Atty. James Craig Oliver

James Craig Oliver is a lawyer practicing arbitration, labor and employment, litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Nashville Nashville 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James Craig Oliver at a glance

James Craig Oliver is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1994). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1994) and Duke University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dispute Resolution Section, Labor and Employment Law Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Craig Oliver is a lawyer practicing arbitration, labor and employment, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James practices at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

James Craig Oliver's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Craig Oliver handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Craig Oliver is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Craig Oliver is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Craig Oliver is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Tennessee →

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

Common questions about James Craig Oliver

Where is James Craig Oliver's law office located?
James Craig Oliver'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 James Craig Oliver handle?
James Craig Oliver focuses on employment, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James Craig Oliver practiced law?
James Craig Oliver has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Craig Oliver go to law school?
James Craig Oliver earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James Craig Oliver for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Craig Oliver received?
James Craig Oliver's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1994
B.A.
Duke University
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1994

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