Atty. R. Tyler Hand

Atty. R. Tyler Hand

R. Tyler Hand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Tyler Hand at a glance

R. Tyler Hand is a business and m&a attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (2002), Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (2002), Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (2002), and Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (2002). Educated at Cumberland School of Law (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • R. Tyler Hand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • R. Tyler, who practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Tyler is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

R. Tyler Hand's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Tyler Hand handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

R. Tyler Hand is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Mergers & Acquisitions

R. Tyler Hand is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Chattanooga 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 R. Tyler Hand

Where is R. Tyler Hand's law office located?
R. Tyler Hand's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Tyler Hand handle?
R. Tyler Hand focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has R. Tyler Hand practiced law?
R. Tyler Hand has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did R. Tyler Hand go to law school?
R. Tyler Hand earned their education at (J.D., 2003).
How can I contact R. Tyler Hand for a consultation?
You can contact R. Tyler Hand 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 R. Tyler Hand received?
R. Tyler Hand's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law
- 2003

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
Admitted: 2002
Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
Admitted: 2002
Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
Admitted: 2002
Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
Admitted: 2002
Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association
Admitted: 2003

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