Atty. John Edwin Gerth

Atty. John Edwin Gerth

John Edwin Gerth is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, health care, discrimination and 10 other areas of law. John Edwin received a B.A. degree from Belmont University, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Nashville Nashville 21 Years Experience 21 year
Call (615) 949-2919

Profile Summary

About John Edwin Gerth at a glance

John Edwin Gerth is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, All Districts of Tennesse (2005). Educated at Tennessee College of Law (JD, 2005) and Belmont University B.A. (—). Active member of Professional •Young Leaders Council, Fall 2010 Class •Guest Lecturer, Vanderbilt University Law School. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Edwin Gerth is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, health care, discrimination and 10 other areas of law
  • John Edwin received a B.A. degree from Belmont University, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • John Edwin practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Edwin Gerth's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Edwin Gerth 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.

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

John Edwin Gerth is one of 4,433 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Edwin Gerth is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care 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 John Edwin Gerth

Where is John Edwin Gerth's law office located?
John Edwin Gerth'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 John Edwin Gerth handle?
John Edwin Gerth focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, civil rights, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Edwin Gerth practiced law?
John Edwin Gerth has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did John Edwin Gerth go to law school?
John Edwin Gerth earned their education at (JD, 2005); (—).
How can I contact John Edwin Gerth for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Tennessee College of Law
- 2005
Belmont University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court, All Districts of Tennesse
Admitted: 2005

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