Steve Meisner

Managing Partner

Mr. Meisner is a seasoned trial lawyer with more than 20 years of experience defending individuals and businesses in complex civil litigation throughout Tennessee. He has served as lead counsel in jury trials involving a wide range of high-stakes disputes and maintains an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell—the organization’s highest peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

As the firm’s managing partner, Mr. Meisner continues to focus his practice on serving as lead trial counsel in complex litigation. First and foremost, Mr. Meisner considers himself a trial lawyer. He believes that every individual and business deserves a fierce advocate. He brings that conviction to every matter through disciplined preparation, sound judgment, and an unwavering willingness to take a case to trial when necessary.

Before beginning his legal career, Mr. Meisner served with the United States Marine Corps’ Third Reconnaissance Battalion in Okinawa, Japan. He is a graduate of the Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance School and Marine Corps Combatant Dive School. During his military service, he led a special operations team assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit with responsibility for in extremis hostage-rescue operations. He also trained international special operations forces in dive-team tactics and special warfare.

Mr. Meisner lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Beth, and their sons, Evan and Gavin. Outside the practice of law, he enjoys 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

  • Tennessee Bar Association

  • Nashville Bar Association

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