General Civil Litigation
Klein Solomon Mills’ civil litigators have extensive experience litigating myriad claims before state and federal courts. Our team is intimately familiar with litigation processes, trends, local practices, and strategy. Our lawyers have spent large portions of their legal careers responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, and filing summary judgment motions. In addition, in a legal environment wherein fewer and fewer cases reach trial, our attorneys have trial experience rivaling significantly more senior lawyers in the community. Our team members have spent countless hours preparing witnesses for trial, questioning potential jurors, cross-examining witnesses, and giving closing arguments.
Selected Results
- Obtaining pretrial dismissal of cases involving the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 29-20-101 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. § 1983, as to a litany of constitutional provisions; common law breach of contract; common law unjust enrichment; negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress; defamation; and general negligence.
- Successfully defending cases at trial on behalf of individuals and organizations, including claims asserted under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 29-20-101 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. § 1983; and common law breach of contract, negligence, and unjust enrichment. Our litigators have tried dozens of cases, many before juries.
- Successfully defending class-action lawsuit through trial.
- Successfully briefing and arguing myriad cases before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, including taking over Title VII class-action after trial and obtaining reversal of judgment in plaintiffs’ favor.
- Successfully representing Metro Nashville departments in Civil Service Appeals, both before Administrative Law Judges and the Civil Service Commission.
- Negotiating settlements on behalf of many organizations and individuals, both before and after summary judgment stage.