About William
William J. "Jay" Harbison II: Experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
William J. "Jay" Harbison II is a distinguished commercial litigation attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. With over two decades of experience, Jay specializes in counseling clients on various business disputes and commercial matters.
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Rights Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
Awards and Recognitions
- Recognized in Commercial Litigation by Best Attorney USA since 2026
- Recognized in Civil Rights Law by Best Attorney USA since 2026
- Recognized in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants by Best Attorney USA since 2026
Educational Background and Credentials
- University of Tennessee College of Law, magna cum laude, J.D.
- Clerk for the Honorable Gilbert S. Merritt, Jr., United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- B.A. in English and Theater from Middlebury College
Professional Affiliations
- Nashville Bar Association, Board Member
- Tennessee Bar Association Communications Law Section, Executive Committee Member
- American Bar Association Communications Law Forum, Member
Current Affiliations and Memberships
- Firm: Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison PLC, litigator at the firm since joining in [Year]
William J. "Jay" Harbison II's commitment to his clients extends beyond courtroom victories; he is dedicated to understanding their unique needs and providing them with comprehensive legal counsel tailored to their specific circumstances.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Civil Rights Law - 2025
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2025
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2025
- Recognized: Civil Rights Law - 2024
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2024
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2024
- Recognized: Civil Rights Law - 2023
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2023
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2023
- Recognized: Civil Rights Law - 2022
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2022
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2022
- Recognized: Civil Rights Law - 2021
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation - 2021
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants - 2021
- Mid-South Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” Business Litigation (2022-2024)