POLSINELLI PC
CELEBRATING 5 YEARS IN NASHVILLE Since entering the Nashville market five years ago, national business law firm Polsinelli—noted as an industry leader in health care—has solidified its long-term commitment to expanding its footprint in the Southeast.
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ut on a recent visit to Polsinelli’s Commerce Street office, it became apparent that while the firm’s talent is nationally renowned, its spirit is deeply rooted in Nashville. The full service law firm has approximately 900 attorneys and has been serving clients across the United States for over 50 years. Polsinelli’s engagement with clients does not stop at the borders. Striving to align legal services to clients’ business goals is at the forefront of their mission. Providing the best client service possible helped attract experienced attorneys locally, nationally, and globally. Providing much more than legal needs, Polsinelli has strategically distinguished themselves as a one-stop-shop for businesses and individuals. Founded in April of 2015, Polsinelli’s Nashville office launched to better serve local clients and meet the growing demand for legal services in the Southeast. We had the opportunity to peak through the doors of Polsinelli’s Nashville office, and get to know five of their leading lawyers, and five of our Top 100 Lawyers in Nashville: John Peterson, Kolin Holladay, David King, Bobby Guy, and Meri Gordon.
David King agree, the culture that they have built together, as well as directly with their clients, is what initially drew them to Polsinelli. David, who has practiced for over 35 years but is the newest on the team, shares, “This firm is very intentional about culture, and that was exactly what I was looking for.” Kolin adds, “It’s a small, local firm culture, with large firm resources… One of the first things Bobby said to me after joining the team was, ‘Welcome Home to Polsinelli.’” Office Managing Partner John Peterson explained that as Polsinelli has expanded, they have identified individuals who have strong local ties to the clients they service and who aren’t shy about collaborating with each other. Over the years, Polsinelli’s footprint has grown nationally, and their lawyers’ reach has grown with it. John, who focuses his practice on various commercial litigation matters, says, “Polsinelli gave me the opportunity to have all the resources necessary to provide full services to my clients, not just locally but anywhere in the country, in the best possible way.”
The firm’s office, located in downtown Nashville, close to great restaurants and live music venues, is like a breath of fresh air. The office is as open concept as any office I’ve seen, set with conference rooms and seating areas, giving team and client meetings an inviting feel where creativity can flow.
What truly sets Polsinelli apart is the plethora of practices and industry focuses you find in one place. Polsinelli’s main areas of focus in Nashville are healthcare, commercial litigation, corporate transactions, and real estate, among much more. The firm’s deep bench of talent is versatile and stretches across multiple sectors of the economy, making Polsinelli a law firm without walls and able to solve a variety of complex business challenges.
When first meeting this team, you are immediately struck with their jovial, collegial energy. It is evident that these lawyers spend much time collaborating in and outside of the office, as they have a natural way of making you feel like a part of the team. Kolin Holladay and
With a particular focus on the health care community, Polsinelli’s Nashville office grounded itself in the epicenter of healthcare providers, aiming to be a trusted resource to their needs, big or small, locally, nationally, or internationally. Bobby Guy, David King, Kolin Holladay, and
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Meri Gordon have been instrumental on the healthcare front, as the firm has frequently earned accolades, recognized as being at the top of its class. Polsinelli was included on the 2019 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report. The firm also received 11 Tier One practice rankings and 21 additional national practice rankings. Additionally, the firm was recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” for Health Care in 2018’s “Best Law Firms” for the second time in four years. Bobby adds, “We are the only AmLaw 100 firm with a top healthcare ranking, full national footprint, and focus on the midmarket.” The members of this all-star Polsinelli Nashville team have established themselves as national leaders in addressing key challenges facing the healthcare industry, but it’s ties to the Nashville business community are still strong. Kolin, a noted health care M&A dealmaker, also served as president of the Associate for Corporate Growth (ACG) Tennessee chapter, honored as “Chapter of the Year” for 2019. Their true sense of community was evident throughout my visit, and I left their office feeling as though I joined the team. It’s unlike any law firm I have witnessed and gotten to know, so I understand why so many clients choose Polsinelli and continue to trust their unceasing capabilities. Stay connected with Polsinelli! Visit their new 10 Minute Healthcare Podcast with host, Bobby Guy, at Healthbizcast. net, and explore ways to make healthcare better not just in Nashville, but all over the country! Visit them online at www.polsinelli.com . Or call the office directly at 615.259.1510 MN
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