“I give my time, talent, and resources to solve my client’s problems.”
Overview
With a wide range of clients, Ken Bryant regularly represents businesses in seeking a resolution of disputes whether in litigation or by way of alternative dispute resolution/mediation. Ken represents his clients in general business litigation of all types in both state and federal courts throughout the United States.
Ken offers each and every client a wealth of experience based on fairness, taking a straightforward approach that aligns well with his competitive nature. Enjoying the variety that each day brings, he works hard to solve his clients’ problems in a timely and efficient manner.
When away from work, Ken enjoys spending time with his family, preferably at a beach.
Ken earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law and his B.A. from Vanderbilt University. He is certified as a Rule 31 mediator by the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Experience
- Dismissal of cases against bank for violation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and the Home Affordable Modification Plan.
- Successful prosecution of non-solicitation claim on behalf of bank against former registered representative before a FINRA arbitration panel.
- Serves as national counsel to the nation's largest release-of-information medical records processing company in the defense of class action litigation.
- Defense of a national recycling facility with an Oak Ridge, Tennessee location in appellate litigation involving the manufacture of nuclear hazardous waste casks.
- Defense of motor carriers in numerous lawsuits throughout the Southeast in cargo damage litigation on issues which include: federal Carmack Amendment preemption of cargo damage claims.
- Limitations of liability in cargo damage claims, EFS National Bank v. Averitt Express, Inc., 164 F.Supp.2d 994 (W.D. Tenn., 2001).
Honors & Recognitions
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent© Peer Review Rating
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Transportation Law since 2007; Commercial Litigation since 2021
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: "Lawyer of the Year" in Transportation Law (2016, 2020
- Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2008-2019, 2022-2023)
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Civic Activities
- Board Member and Chair of the Development Committee, Gilda's Club of Middle Tennessee (2022-2024)
- Board Member, Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (2024)
Professional Activities
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Association, Co-Chair Federal Courts Committee (2013-Present)
- Nashville Bar Foundation
- Conference of Freight Counsel, Chairman (2014-2016)
Paralegal/Assistant
Legal Practice Assistant
Alita Ingle
(615) 724-3259
adingle@burr.com
