William J. "Jay" Harbison II
Nashville, TN
Practicing business in Nashville since 2014.
- 12+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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William J. "Jay" Harbison II is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. William has over 12 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Nashville, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- over 12 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About William J. "Jay" Harbison II: William J. "Jay" Harbison II is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. William has over 12 years of legal experience.
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About William J. "Jay" Harbison II
William “Jay” Harbison II is a member of the firm’s litigation practice, counseling clients on various business disputes and commercial matters.
Jay is recognized by Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch,” 2025 for Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants. Prior to joining the firm, Jay was a partner at the Nashville law firm Neal & Harwell, where he represented both plaintiffs and defendants and advised clients on a variety of complex legal issues, with an emphasis on First Amendment litigation.
He earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Tennessee College of Law and went on to clerk for the Honorable Gilbert S. Merritt, Jr. of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He graduated with a degree in English and Theater from Middlebury College.
Jay currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Nashville Bar Association, is a member of the Executive Committee for the Tennessee Bar Association’s Communications Law Section, and is a member of the American Bar Association’s Communications Law Forum.
Credentials
Education
The University of Tennessee
J.D. · 2014
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
2014 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2025
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2024
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law - 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation - 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2021
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , “Rising Star,” Business Litigation (2022-2024)
2026
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What areas of law does William J. "Jay" Harbison II practice?
William J. "Jay" Harbison II focuses on Business and Litigation.
Where is William J. "Jay" Harbison II located?
William J. "Jay" Harbison II primarily serves clients in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office at 1600 West End Avenue, Suite 1750.
How experienced is William J. "Jay" Harbison II?
William J. "Jay" Harbison II has 12 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2014.
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