William L. "Bill" Harbison
Nashville, TN
Practicing business in Nashville since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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William L. "Bill" Harbison is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Elder Law, and Litigation. William has over 46 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Nashville, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Business · Elder Law · Litigation
- Handles Business, Elder Law, and Litigation matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Nashville) (2024).
About William L. "Bill" Harbison: William L. "Bill" Harbison is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, Elder Law, and Litigation. William has over 46 years of legal experience.
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Practice focus
William L. "Bill" Harbison represents clients in Nashville, Tennessee across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About William L. "Bill" Harbison
Bill Harbison works primarily in the areas of corporate law and trusts and estates. He also handles litigation in those same practice categories.
A cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, Bill received his bachelor’s degree with highest honors in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Credentials
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. · 1977
Harvard University
J.D. · 1980
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
1980 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Nashville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Nashville)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Elder Law (Nashville)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Nashville)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Nashville)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Nashville)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Nashville)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Nashville)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Nashville)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Breach of Contract
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Duties
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ACLU Bill of Rights Award (2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Attorney at Law Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Attorney of the Month” (December 2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Litigation Star,” Appellate, Commercial, Trusts and Estates (2014 – 2026)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business TN Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “150 Best Lawyers” (2010)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Litigation (2006 – 2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA High Net Worth Guide
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Private Wealth Law (2022 – 2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Estate and Trust Litigation, Business Litigation (2006 – 2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 50: Nashville Super Lawyers” (2012 – 2014, 2017, 2019, 2021- 2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 100: Tennessee Super Lawyers” (2006 – 2014, 2019, 2021 – 2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Bar Association John C. Tune Public Service Award (2017)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Business Journal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Best of The Bar” (2008 – 2009, 2011 – 2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Scen
2026
Best Lawyers in America — e “Nashvillian of the Year” (2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville School of Law Faculty & Community Service Honoree (2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Bar Association Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Attorneys of the Year Award (2012, 2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Bar Association Joseph W. Henry Award (1985)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Supreme Court Attorneys for Justice Honor Roll (2015 – 2017, 2020 – 2023)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Attorneys Network, Commercial/Business Litigation and Wills (2007 – 2008)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best of the U.S. LLC, Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Commercial Litigation (2006 – 2008)
2026
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What areas of law does William L. "Bill" Harbison practice?
William L. "Bill" Harbison focuses on Business, Elder Law, Litigation, and Trusts.
Where is William L. "Bill" Harbison located?
William L. "Bill" Harbison primarily serves clients in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office at 1600 West End Avenue, Suite 1750.
How experienced is William L. "Bill" Harbison?
William L. "Bill" Harbison has 46 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1980.
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