Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell
Nashville, TN
Practicing business in Nashville since 1997.
- 29+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Christopher has over 29 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Nashville, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- over 29 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell: Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Christopher has over 29 years of legal experience.
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Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell represents clients in Nashville, Tennessee across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell
Chris Cardwell is a trial lawyer in GSRM’s Litigation and Labor and Employment practice groups. He serves on the firm’s management, marketing and staff committees, and leads the Litigation and Labor and Employment practice groups. Chris represents life sciences, healthcare, railroad and transportation, and entertainment companies in complex commercial, employment, and intellectual property lawsuits.
Credentials
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
J.D. · 1997
Rhodes College
B.A. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Tennessee
1999 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1998 · ACTIVE
Illinois
1997 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Bar Foundation, Fellow
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named a Mid-South Rising Star in Employment Litigation by Mid-South Super Lawyers magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers for Employment Litigation: Defense
2026
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What areas of law does Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell practice?
Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell focuses on Business, Employment, General, and Litigation.
Where is Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell located?
Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell primarily serves clients in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office at 150 Third Avenue South, Suite 1700.
How experienced is Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell?
Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell has 29 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1997.
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