Civil Rights & Constitutional Law Attorneys in Nashville, TN

Experienced Advocates in Civil Rights & Constitutional Law

Proven Results Defending Civil Rights Cases

Feel confident with an experienced legal team by your side in civil rights and constitutional matters.

Civil rights claims can expose you to significant legal and financial risks. The complexities of constitutional law, combined with the potential for high-stakes litigation, require a skilled defense team to navigate these challenges. 

Our experienced attorneys break down intricate legal issues and provide strategic defense, protecting your interests at every stage.

Defending civil rights claims with expertise and precision

KSM’s civil rights litigators bring deep experience defending civil rights claims in both state and federal courts. We’ve successfully handled cases under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 at every stage—pretrial, trial, and appeal. 

Our team has defended both individual defendants and local governments, simplifying complex civil rights matters to deliver top-tier representation. 

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Civil Rights & Constitutional Law Client Services

We advise and defend clients on a range of constitutional issues, including:

  • False arrest
  • Search and seizure
  • Excessive Force
  • Medical needs and other conditions of confinement
  • Equal protection
  • Due process

Selected Clients Who Have Trusted Us With Their Civil Rights & Constitutional Law Issues

  • Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson Counties
  • Town of Thompson’s Station, TN
  • Individual Employees of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department and Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
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Selected Results We’ve Achieved for Clients

  • Obtained pretrial dismissal of numerous claims filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
  • Successfully defended myriad Section 1983 cases at trial on behalf of individuals and organizations, both in bench trials and before juries
  • Successfully defended class-action lawsuits through trial
  • Successfully briefed and argued multiple cases before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, including numerous district court reversals of civil rights claims
  • Successfully opposed petitions for writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court
  • Negotiated favorable settlements on behalf of organizations and individuals, both before and after summary judgment stage

Results Matter. So Does Client Experience.

We’ve helped hundreds of business owners and executives make smart legal decisions. Here’s what some of them say about working with us.