Thor Y. Urness, Business Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
focused on Business, IP, and Litigation
Nashville, TN
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Thor Y. Urness is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
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- Nashville, TENNESSEE
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- Business · IP · Litigation
- Handles Business, IP, and Litigation matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Nashville) (2026).
About Thor Y. Urness: Thor Y. Urness is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Thor takes on
Thor concentrates on business, ip, litigation, and trade secrets. Each area below outlines the kind of case Thor handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Trade Secrets
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Business cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thor 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 Thor agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thor 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 Thor agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thor 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 Thor agrees to represent you.
Trade Secrets cases in Nashville, Tennessee
Thor takes trade secrets 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 Thor agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Thor Y. Urness — business lawyer in Nashville
Thor Y. Urness is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Business, IP, and Litigation.
Thor Urness practices complex business litigation, including bet-the-company cases, intellectual property litigation and related counseling. Thor has served as lead trial counsel in commercial litigation that yielded two of Tennessee’s largest jury verdicts, for $26.5 million and $18.8 million, both in favor of his clients. Thor’s practice is generally divided equally between matters in Tennessee and elsewhere.
How Thor handles business matters
Thor Urness practices complex business litigation, including bet-the-company cases, intellectual property litigation and related counseling. Thor has served as lead trial counsel in commercial litigation that yielded two of Tennessee’s largest jury verdicts, for $26.5 million and $18.8 million, both in favor of his clients. Thor’s practice is generally divided equally between matters in Tennessee…
The kind of cases Thor takes
Thor 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
Indiana University Bloomington
J.D. · 1988
Indiana University Bloomington
B.A. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Thor's state bar admissions
Tennessee, Tennessee
ACTIVE
Thor studied at J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington and B.A. in Indiana University Bloomington.
Law school and academic background
Thor completed J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington and B.A. in Indiana University Bloomington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Thor runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Thor has received 14 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Nashville)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — VerdictSearch, "100 Top Jury Verdicts," $26.5 million verdict against HCA subsidiary, 2004
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Business Journal, “Best of the Bar”
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, Business Litigation, 2008-2011
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, 2005-2012 (Band 2—2010-2012; Band 3—2008-2009; Up-and-Coming—2005-2007)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Nashville) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property (2026).
Locations
Thor Y. Urness's office in Nashville
Thor'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 Thor Y. Urness — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Thor usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Thor charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thor'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; Thor 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 Thor
Thor 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. Thor confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Thor'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 Thor Y. Urness
How much does it cost to hire Thor for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Thor walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Thor offer a free consultation?
Thor charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Thor's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Thor'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. Thor gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Thor take my case if I'm outside Nashville?
Thor 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 — Thor 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 Thor?
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. Thor will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Thor accepting new business clients right now?
Thor'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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