Mr. Meisner has 20+ years of litigation and jury trial experience defending insureds and businesses in complex litigation. He is an experienced trial lawyer with an “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating, which is the highest rating available for legal ability and professional ethics.

First and foremost, Meisner considers himself a trial lawyer. As lead counsel, he has defended individuals and businesses across Tennessee in complex civil litigation. His focus with the firm will remain as lead trial counsel for complex litigation. He will also serve as the firm’s managing partner. 

Prior to becoming a trial lawyer, Meisner served in the United States Marine Corps, Third Reconnaissance Battalion, in Okinawa, Japan. He is a graduate of the Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance School and the Marine Corps Combatant Dive School. During his time in the Marines, he led a special operations team with the Thirty-First Marine Expeditionary Unit, which was responsible for in extremis hostage rescue, and has trained a number of international special operations troops in dive-team tactics and special warfare.

Mr. Meisner currently resides in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife, Beth, and their two boys, Evan and Gavin. When he is not practicing law, he stays busy cooking and hosting friends and family.  He is a member of Gateway Church in Franklin.

Education 

• Middle Tennessee State University, B.S., with honors, 2001

• University of Memphis School of Law, J.D., 2003

Professional Associations

• Nashville Bar Association

• Tennessee Bar Association