Atty. Keith D. Frazier

Atty. Keith D. Frazier

Mr. Frazier represents management in the area of labor and employment law with an emphasis on employment litigation including collective actions under the FLSA and the ADEA.

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Profile Summary

About Keith D. Frazier at a glance

Keith D. Frazier is a employment attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at The University of Tennessee (J.D., 1985) and The University of Tennessee (BS, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Frazier represents management in the area of labor and employment law with an emphasis on employment litigation including collective actions under the FLSA and the ADEA
  • Mr. Frazier has been counsel in over 20 jury trials in both state and federal courts, and he has experience trying collective actions in federal court before a jury and in an arbitration setting
  • Mr. Frazier has also handled over 30 arbitrations arising under collective bargaining agreements
  • Mr. Frazier is active in civic and professional activities
  • Mr. Frazier served in the past as President of the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyer's Division and as a member of the Tennessee Bar Association Board of Governors
  • Mr. Frazier is also active in the ABA’s Labor and Employment Section where he currently serves as the Section Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates
  • On the civic front, Mr. Frazier has served as Vice Chair of Existing Business/Workforce Development for the Nashville Chamber of Commerce
  • In that capacity Mr. Frazier served on the Chamber's Board of Governors and Executive Committee
  • Mr. Frazier serves in a volunteer capacity as labor counsel for several nonprofit entities within Tennessee
  • Mr. Frazier has been included in the publication The Best Lawyers in America since 2001
  • He has also been included in the labor and employment section of Chambers USA since 2004

Practice Areas Explained

Keith D. Frazier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Keith D. Frazier 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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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 Keith D. Frazier

Where is Keith D. Frazier's law office located?
Keith D. Frazier's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Keith D. Frazier handle?
Keith D. Frazier focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Keith D. Frazier go to law school?
Keith D. Frazier earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (BS, 1982).
How can I contact Keith D. Frazier for a consultation?
You can contact Keith D. Frazier 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 Keith D. Frazier received?
Keith D. Frazier's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Management; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
The University of Tennessee
- 1985
BS
The University of Tennessee
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Business Journal “Best of the Bar” (2011-12)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Nashville)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Nashville)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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