E. Todd Presnell, Business Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
focused on Business, IP, and Litigation
Nashville, TN
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E. Todd Presnell is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
- Based in
- Nashville, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · IP · Litigation
- Handles Business, IP, and Litigation matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Nashville) (2022).
About E. Todd Presnell: E. Todd Presnell is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters E. takes on
E. concentrates on business, ip, litigation, and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case E. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Litigation
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Employment
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Business cases in Nashville, Tennessee
E. takes business 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 E. agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Nashville, Tennessee
E. takes ip 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 E. agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Nashville, Tennessee
E. 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 E. agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Nashville, Tennessee
E. 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 E. agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet E. Todd Presnell — business lawyer in Nashville
E. Todd Presnell is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
Todd Presnell is a trial lawyer licensed in Georgia and Tennessee who represents major corporations, small businesses, governmental entities, tax-exempt organizations, and individuals in their litigation-related needs. Mr. Presnell has served as lead counsel in federal and state courts across the country, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas. He has handled numerous bench and jury trials, argued before the Sixth, Seventh, and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, and briefed cases before the United States Supreme Court and the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mr. Presnell's experience includes product liability cases in the automotive, equipment-manufacturing, food-product, and manufactured housing industries, employment-discrimination cases for small, privately held companies to multinational corporations, disputes over non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, litigation over trade-secrets violations, contract and other disputes involving health-care companies, fiduciary-duty disputes involving corporate directors and officers, trust-related litigation, and business tort claims.
In addition to his trial and appellate work, Mr. Presnell is a recognized expert in the area of evidentiary privileges, including serving as Editor-in-Chief of Evidentiary Privileges for Corporate Counsel (DRI 2008), and provides audit-related and training services to in-house legal departments in establishing and maintaining the corporate attorney-client privilege. He also works with in-house legal departments in creating and implementing document-retention policies and procedures.
Working with E. on a business matter
Todd Presnell is a trial lawyer licensed in Georgia and Tennessee who represents major corporations, small businesses, governmental entities, tax-exempt organizations, and individuals in their litigation-related needs. Mr. Presnell has served as lead counsel in federal and state courts across the country, including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Mexico,…
Clients E. works with
E. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, ip, and litigation matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
The University of Memphis
J.D. · 1995
The University of Tennessee
B.S. · 1991
Jurisdictions
E.'s state bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
ACTIVE
E. studied at J.D. in The University of Memphis and B.S. in The University of Tennessee.
Law school and academic background
E. completed J.D. in The University of Memphis and B.S. in The University of Tennessee. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice E. runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
E. has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Nashville)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Nashville)
2018
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Nashville Business Journal, "Best of the Bar," 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Bar Association, Leadership Law Program, 2007
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Bar Foundation, Fellow
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Finalist, Emerging Leaders Award-Legal Services Category, 2009
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed by The Nashville Post, "Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2010-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Benchmark Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Nashville) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Nashville) (2018). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).
Locations
E. Todd Presnell's office in Nashville
E.'s primary office is at 1221 Broadway, Suite 2400, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire E. Todd Presnell — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with E. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
E. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain E.'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; E. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 E.
E. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. E. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
E.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about E. Todd Presnell
How much does it cost to hire E. for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. E. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does E. offer a free consultation?
E. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain E.'s office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check E.'s current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple business 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. E. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can E. take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
E. 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 — E. 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 E.?
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. E. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is E. accepting new business clients right now?
E.'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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