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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.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

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

Locations

Office locations

Main office

150 Third Avenue South, Suite 1700

Nashville, Tennessee 37201

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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.

  • Is Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell a verified attorney?

    Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.

  • How can I schedule a consultation with Christopher W. "Chris" Cardwell?

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