Atty. John Gray Harrison

Atty. John Gray Harrison

Mr. John Gray Harrison is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, labor & employment law, litigation - commercial.

Nashville Nashville 46 Years Experience 46 year
Call (629) 935-6170

Profile Summary

About John Gray Harrison at a glance

John Gray Harrison is a Shareholder based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1980), Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Court, Middle District o (1991), and Tennessee (2008). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1991) and Emory School of Law Baylor University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bars of Texas and Tennessee. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Gray Harrison is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, labor & employment law, litigation - commercial
  • John received a degree from Emory School of Law, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Gray Harrison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Gray Harrison 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.

John Gray Harrison is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Gray Harrison is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

John Gray Harrison is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

John Gray Harrison is one of 67,021 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 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 Gray Harrison

Where is John Gray Harrison's law office located?
John Gray Harrison's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Gray Harrison handle?
John Gray Harrison focuses on employment, business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Gray Harrison practiced law?
John Gray Harrison has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Gray Harrison go to law school?
John Gray Harrison earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact John Gray Harrison for a consultation?
You can contact John Gray Harrison directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Gray Harrison received?
John Gray Harrison's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1991
B.A.
Emory School of Law Baylor University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1980
Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Eighth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Court, Middle District o
Admitted: 1991
Tennessee
Admitted: 2008

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