Atty. Tim Harvey
Tim Harvey is a litigator. As with the other attorneys at the firm, Mr.
Complex Civil Litigation (federal, state, and arbitration) & More Attorney · Serving Nashville, TN · 26+ Years Experience
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About Tim Harvey at a Glance
Tim Harvey is a Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Riley & Jacobson, PLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on discrimination, trademark, copyright, business, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2000). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D. John, 2000) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1995). Active member of American Bar Association Tennessee Bar Association Nashville Bar Association. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tim Harvey
- Tim Harvey is a litigator
- As with the other attorneys at the firm, Mr. Harvey’s experience is diverse
- Both he and the firm take pride in the fact that clients that the firm has represented once often return to the firm for legal counsel regardless of the nature of their dispute
- As a result, instead of adopting some limited specialization, Mr. Harvey focuses on helping clients solve their unique problems
- Sometimes legal counsel can resolve a dispute without formal legal proceedings, but when such proceedings become necessary, Mr. Harvey has the skill set and the experience to litigate a matter to its conclusion
- Mr. Harvey has litigated disputes in federal courts, state courts, and private arbitrations
- He has handled lawsuits involving computer software, copyrights, trademarks, trade dress, employment discrimination, antitrust violations, the uniform commercial code, fraud, violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, and parent corporation liability
- Nashville is a major market for health care companies and music companies, and Mr. Harvey has significant experience representing clients in both of these industries
- For clients in the health care industry, he has secured judgments involving the breach of physician recruiting agreements, has successfully challenged the granting of a certificate of need at the administrative level, and has enforced contracts concerning computer software designed for use at healthcare facilities
- For clients in the music industry, Mr. Harvey has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in copyright infringement actions
- He won a trial to inject copyrighted musical compositions into the public domain under the 1909 Copyright Act and has also won trials to prevent the unauthorized use of sound recordings under both federal and state law
- Mr. Harvey has also litigated cases in bankruptcy court to determine whether or not a debtor can discharge a debt
- In 2010, Super Lawyers named Mr. Harvey a Mid-South Rising Star
- Before joining the firm, Mr. Harvey was a law clerk for the Honorable Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr., Senior Judge, United States District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
- Mr. Harvey graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 2000
- While in law school, he was a John W. Wade Scholar, problem editor for the University’s national moot court competition, and a member of the Order of the Coif
- He graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 1995 with a B.A. in English and from the University of Tennessee in 1997 with an M.A. in English
Practice Areas Explained
Tim Harvey's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tim Harvey handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Nashville.
Workplace Discrimination in Nashville
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Trademark Law in Nashville
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Copyright Law in Nashville
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Business & Corporate Law in Nashville
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Nashville
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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 Tim Harvey
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 Tim Harvey's practice in the field of discrimination, trademark, copyright, business, and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tim Harvey brings 26+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, trademark, and copyright, Tim Harvey can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Nashville
A Nashville-based practice means Tim Harvey attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Tim Harvey Handles in Nashville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Tim Harvey has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Tim Harvey directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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