John W. Titus, Business Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
focused on Business and M&A
Nashville, TN
Trusted business attorney serving Nashville.
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John W. Titus is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
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- Nashville, TENNESSEE
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- Business · M&A
- Handles Business and M&A matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Nashville) (2020).
About John W. Titus: John W. Titus is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
Areas of practice
Legal matters John takes on
John concentrates on business and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Nashville, Tennessee
John 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 John agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Nashville, Tennessee
John takes m&a 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 John agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet John W. Titus — business lawyer in Nashville
John W. Titus is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
John Titus has extensive experience in public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, proxy contests and tender offers, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and corporate financing transactions for businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, financial institutions, manufacturing, technology, hospitality services and others. He frequently functions as general counsel to his clients, advising on all aspects of corporate, securities and business law matters. He advises boards of directors and executive management of the firm’s publicly-traded clients on corporate governance matters, including compliance with requirements imposed by Sarbanes-Oxley, TARP and Dodd-Frank legislation, and general fiduciary duties in the context of mergers, acquisitions and recapitalizations. His corporate finance experience includes handling public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, proxy contests, mergers and reporting obligations of publicly traded companies; representing clients in conducting syndications of real estate investments, investments in healthcare providers, such as surgery centers, imaging centers and cancer care centers, and private investment companies (including SBICs). He has represented clients in negotiating and documenting venture capital and private equity investments and has represented venture capital and private equity clients in making such investments. He has served as Vice Chairman of the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group and currently serves as Chairman of the firm’s Public Companies Team.
He has lectured and instructed on Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements and the recently-enacted Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and has authored a number of articles on corporate and securities law matters.
Working with John on a business matter
John Titus has extensive experience in public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, proxy contests and tender offers, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and corporate financing transactions for businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, financial institutions, manufacturing, technology, hospitality services and others. He frequently functions as general counsel…
Clients John works with
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and m&a matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Duke University
J.D. · 1980
Vanderbilt University
B.A. · 1977
Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
ACTIVE
John studied at J.D. in Duke University and B.A. in Vanderbilt University.
Law school and academic background
John completed J.D. in Duke University and B.A. in Vanderbilt University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
John has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Nashville)
2020
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions, 2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, 2007-2013
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Nashville Business Journal, “Best of the Bar," Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, 2012
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (Nashville) (2020). Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions, 2013 (2026).
Locations
John W. Titus's office in Nashville
John'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 John W. Titus — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John'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; John 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 John
John 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. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John'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 John W. Titus
How much does it cost to hire John for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check John'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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
John 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 — John 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 John?
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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new business clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville in Tennessee
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