Kathleen Grainer Stenberg

Kathleen Grainer Stenberg, Business Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General

Partner, Practice Group Leader, Finance and RestructuringatWaller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

Nashville, TN

Practicing business in Nashville since 2002.

24+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Kathleen Grainer Stenberg is a partner, practice group leader, finance and restructuring based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Kathleen has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

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Business · Employment · General
  • Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Nashville, TN.
  • Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kathleen Grainer Stenberg: Kathleen Grainer Stenberg is a partner, practice group leader, finance and restructuring based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Kathleen has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Kathleen Grainer Stenberg

Kathleen concentrates on business, employment, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathleen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Kathleen 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Kathleen 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.

General cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Kathleen takes general 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Kathleen takes health care 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 Kathleen agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Kathleen Grainer Stenberg — Over 24 years of Tennessee business experience

Kathleen Grainer Stenberg is a partner, practice group leader, finance and restructuring based in Nashville, TN. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Kathleen has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

Kathleen Grainer Stenberg is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, equipment finance / leasing, construction / development and 7 other areas of law. Kathleen received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years. Kathleen practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN.

Working with Kathleen on a business matter

Kathleen Grainer Stenberg is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, equipment finance / leasing, construction / development and 7 other areas of law. Kathleen received a B.A. degree from University of Nevada in 1998, and has been licensed for 24 years. Kathleen practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN.

Clients Kathleen works with

Kathleen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Kathleen Grainer Stenberg's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Cincinnati College of Law

    J.D. · 2002

  • University of Nevada

    B.A. · 1998

Jurisdictions

Kathleen's state bar admissions

  • Tennessee

    2002 · ACTIVE

Kathleen studied at J.D. in University of Cincinnati College of Law and B.A. in University of Nevada.

Law school and academic background

Kathleen completed J.D. in University of Cincinnati College of Law and B.A. in University of Nevada. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathleen runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Kathleen's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Mary Villa Child Development Center

    membership

Locations

Kathleen Grainer Stenberg's office in Nashville

Kathleen's primary office is at Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 2700, Nashville, TN, 37219. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP

Nashville City Center, 511 Union Street, Suite 2700

Nashville, TN 37219

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kathleen Grainer Stenberg — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Kathleen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen'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; Kathleen 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 Kathleen

Kathleen 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. Kathleen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kathleen'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 Kathleen Grainer Stenberg

  • How much does it cost to hire Kathleen for a business case?

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

  • Does Kathleen offer a free consultation?

    Kathleen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathleen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Kathleen'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. Kathleen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Kathleen 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 — Kathleen 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 Kathleen?

    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. Kathleen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kathleen accepting new business clients right now?

    Kathleen'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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