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C. Eric "Eric" Stevens, Employment Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

focused on Employment and Litigation

Nashville, TN

Trusted employment attorney serving Nashville.

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C. Eric "Eric" Stevens is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Nashville, TENNESSEE
Experience
attorney
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About C. Eric "Eric" Stevens: C. Eric "Eric" Stevens is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by C. Eric "Eric" Stevens

C. concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case C. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Nashville, Tennessee

C. takes employment matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C. agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Nashville, Tennessee

C. takes litigation matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before C. agrees to represent you.

Biography

About C. Eric "Eric" Stevens — Attorney of Tennessee employment experience

C. Eric "Eric" Stevens is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Eric Stevens has nearly 30 years of experience representing clients - focusing on healthcare and financial institutions - in labor relations and employment litigation. He represents both union and non-union employers in:

  • Class-action claims under anti-discrimination laws
  • Litigation involving federal and state wage and hour laws
  • Contract negotiations
  • Arbitration
  • Successful union-free election campaigns
  • Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs audits

    Eric also assists clients with compliance and litigation avoidance by:

    • Conducting in-house training for supervisory and management-level employees
    • Providing guidance in the development of affirmative action plans
    • Preparing and implementing a full range of employment policies

      Additionally, Eric regularly speaks to industry groups and business roundtables on new developments in the law and issues that can directly affect their operations. He also has provided discrimination training for governmental agencies.

C.'s approach to employment cases

Eric Stevens has nearly 30 years of experience representing clients - focusing on healthcare and financial institutions - in labor relations and employment litigation. He represents both union and non-union employers in: Class-action claims under anti-discrimination laws Litigation involving federal and state wage and hour laws Contract negotiations Arbitration Successful union-free election…

The kind of cases C. takes

C. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

C. Eric "Eric" Stevens's legal education and bar admissions

  • Vanderbilt University

    J.D. · 1983

  • Millikin University

    — · 1980

Jurisdictions

C.'s state bar admissions

  • Tennessee, Tennessee

    ACTIVE

  • Georgia, State Bar o

    ACTIVE

C. studied at J.D. in Vanderbilt University and — in Millikin University.

Law school and academic background

C. completed J.D. in Vanderbilt University and — in Millikin University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice C. runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of C. Eric "Eric" Stevens

C. has received 18 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Affirmative Action Plans

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Defense

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Disability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Title VII Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wage-Hour Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Whistleblowers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named, Labor and Employment Super Lawyer - Mid-South

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awarded, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer - Nashville, Nashville Lifestyles and Super Lawyers, 2013

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Affirmative Action Plans (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026).

Locations

C. Eric "Eric" Stevens's office in Nashville

C.'s primary office is at 333 Commerce Street, Suite 1450, Nashville, Tennessee, 37201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

333 Commerce Street, Suite 1450

Nashville, Tennessee 37201

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Hiring guide

How to hire C. Eric "Eric" Stevens — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with C. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

C. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; C. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for C.

C. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. C. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

C.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about C. Eric "Eric" Stevens

  • How much does it cost to hire C. for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. C. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does C. offer a free consultation?

    C. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain C.'s office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check C.'s current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. C. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can C. take my case if I'm outside Nashville?

    C. is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — C. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with C.?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. C. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is C. accepting new employment clients right now?

    C.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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