About E.
E. Todd Presnell: Litigation Attorney Protecting Your Rights in Tennessee and Georgia
E. Todd Presnell is a seasoned trial lawyer dedicated to providing aggressive and effective legal representation to a diverse clientele. Licensed in both Georgia and Tennessee, Mr. Presnell specializes in complex litigation matters, offering strategic counsel and courtroom expertise to corporations, small businesses, governmental entities, tax-exempt organizations, and individuals facing significant legal challenges. With a proven track record of success across numerous jurisdictions – including Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, New Mexico, Tennessee, and Texas – Mr. Presnell consistently delivers results for his clients.
As a leading litigator, Mr. Presnell has handled a vast array of cases, demonstrating a broad understanding of legal principles and a meticulous approach to case preparation. He has served as lead counsel in federal and state courts, arguing before prestigious appellate courts such as the Sixth, Seventh, and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, and briefing cases before the United States Supreme Court and the Tennessee Supreme Court. His extensive experience encompasses a wide spectrum of legal issues, providing him with the versatility and insight to tackle even the most complicated disputes.
Key Areas of Expertise
Mr. Presnell’s practice is firmly rooted in litigation, with a particular focus on:
- Product Liability Litigation: He has significant experience representing clients in product liability cases within the automotive, equipment-manufacturing, food-product, and manufactured housing industries. He meticulously investigates claims, analyzes technical data, and develops robust defenses to protect his clients’ interests.
- Employment Discrimination Litigation: Mr. Presnell advocates for small, privately held companies to multinational corporations, providing strategic counsel and vigorous representation in employment discrimination claims.
- Contract and Business Disputes: He skillfully navigates complex contract and other disputes involving health-care companies, ensuring clients' rights and interests are safeguarded.
- Fiduciary Duty Disputes: Mr. Presnell has extensive experience handling fiduciary-duty disputes involving corporate directors and officers, holding these individuals accountable for breaches of their duties.
- Trust-Related Litigation: He represents clients involved in trust-related litigation, providing expert guidance and advocating for fair resolutions.
- Business Tort Claims: Mr. Presnell expertly handles business tort claims, protecting his clients from damaging liability.
- Intellectual Property Disputes: He advises clients on litigation involving trade-secrets violations and other intellectual property matters.
- Commercial Litigation: Mr. Presnell is adept at handling a wide range of commercial disputes, ensuring his clients receive the best possible outcome.
Expertise in Legal Governance & Risk Management
Beyond his trial and appellate work, Mr. Presnell is a recognized expert in critical aspects of corporate legal practice, offering valuable expertise to in-house legal departments. He provides:
- Evidence Privilege Consulting: As Editor-in-Chief of “Evidentiary Privileges for Corporate Counsel (DRI 2008),” he offers specialized knowledge and training in establishing and maintaining the corporate attorney-client privilege.
- Document Retention Policy Development: He assists in-house legal departments in creating and implementing comprehensive document-retention policies and procedures, minimizing legal risks.
- Audit-Related Training: Mr. Presnell provides audit-related training to in-house legal departments, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.
Recognition and Affiliations
Mr. Presnell’s exceptional legal skills and dedication have been consistently recognized through numerous awards and affiliations:
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation – Banking and Finance (Nashville, 2022); Litigation - Labor and Employment (Nashville, 2018)
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation; Recognized: Litigation – Banking and Finance; Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property; Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Practice Area: Litigation – Mergers and Acquisitions
- Listed in: Nashville Business Journal, “Best of the Bar,” 2013; Tennessee Bar Association, Leadership Law Program, 2007; Nashville Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Finalist, Emerging Leaders Award-Legal Services Category, 2009
- Listed by: The Nashville Post, “Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee”; Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2010-2013
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2008
Contact Information
City: Nashville, State: Tennessee, Country: United States
E. Todd Presnell is committed to providing aggressive and effective legal representation. Contact him today to discuss your case.
Practice Areas
Case History
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Nashville (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Nashville (2018)
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Practice Area: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Listed in Nashville Business Journal, "Best of the Bar," 2013
- Tennessee Bar Association, Leadership Law Program, 2007
- Nashville Bar Foundation, Fellow
- Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Finalist, Emerging Leaders Award-Legal Services Category, 2009
- Listed by The Nashville Post, "Top 100 Lawyers in Tennessee"
- Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2010-2013
- Listed in Benchmark Litigation