Atty. Kevin H. Sharp
Judge Kevin Sharp is the Managing Partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Nashville office. He joined the firm after serving as a judge on the U.S.
Employment Law - Individuals Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 33+ Years Experience
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About Kevin H. Sharp at a Glance
Kevin H. Sharp is a employment attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1993). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1993) and Christian Brothers University (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights (2026). Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kevin H. Sharp
- Judge Kevin Sharp is the Managing Partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Nashville office
- He joined the firm after serving as a judge on the U.S
- District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee from May 2011 through April 2017, including service from 2014 to 2017 as the court’s Chief Judge
- In his judicial role, Judge Sharp handled many high-profile cases, including Young v
- Giles County Board of Education, granting an injunction against school officials who prevented a student from wearing a shirt that read “Some People are Gay
- Get Over It!”
- Rodriguez v
- Providence Community Corrections, Inc., halting the practice of a private probation company, in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment, seeking to jail probationers when the only violation alleged was nonpayment of court costs and fines
- and Marshall v
- ESPN, Inc., et al., a case garnering national attention addressing the right of publicity by college athletes
- Judge Sharp is presently lead counsel in the General Electric ERISA Class Action in which the plaintiffs assert GE and the Plan violated the Federal Employee Retirement Security Act by breaching their fiduciary duties and engaging in prohibited transactions and unlawful self-dealing detrimental to the named plaintiffs and the class
- He is also lead counsel in a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Metro Nashville Airport brought by the Airport’s former President and CEO
- Additionally, Judge Sharp is lead counsel in an age discrimination collective action against Volkswagen of America and VW AG currently filed in the federal district court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
- He further represents multiple Virginia localities, including the City of Alexandria, the City of Winchester, the City of Martinsville, Arlington County, Dickenson County, Lee County, Loudoun County, and Washington County, Virginia, in opioid epidemic investigations and lawsuits that were the first in the Commonwealth pursuing legal action against opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmacy benefit managers
- Earlier in his career, Judge Sharp served as an attorney in the Office of Compliance of the U.S
- Congress from 1996 to 1997
- Prior to attending college, he served in the United States Navy, specializing in in-flight communications aboard the P-3 Orion operating in antisubmarine warfare and reconnaissance capacities
- Currently Judge Sharp is working with several national organizations on criminal justice and sentencing reform issues
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Kevin H. Sharp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kevin H. Sharp 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.
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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 Kevin H. Sharp
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 Kevin H. Sharp's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kevin H. Sharp brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Kevin H. Sharp's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means Kevin H. Sharp 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 Kevin H. Sharp Handles in Nashville
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