Brad W. Craig is a shareholder based in the Nashville office of Lewis Thomason, bringing a wealth of experience as a seasoned litigator. With a focus on representing a diverse clientele, including large corporations, small businesses, and individuals, Mr. Craig adeptly handles a wide range of civil litigation matters. His areas of expertise encompass high exposure casualty defense, employment and discrimination issues, professional liability, transportation, and products liability, and he is proficient in navigating both trial and appellate courts across the State of Tennessee.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Craig is a trusted advisor to boards of education, private schools, and charter schools, providing counsel on various legal matters such as employee discipline and termination, student discipline, and special education. His practice extends to defending both public and private entities before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Office for Civil Rights, and the Tennessee Human Rights Commission.

Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Craig plays a crucial role in the Lewis Thomason team as a member of the hiring committee for the Nashville office. Committed to community engagement, he actively participates in various organizations, reflecting his dedication to making a positive impact.  He is a devoted family man, married to a public educator and the proud father of two daughters.

AFFILIATIONS

• American Bar Association
• Nashville Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Tennessee Council of School Attorneys

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

• Mid-South Super Lawyers® Rising Star
• Included in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™  for his work in Education Law and Litigation/Labor and Employment
• Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Membership Committee Co-Chair, 2019 – 2021
• Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum, 2017-2018
• Nashville’s “Top 30 Under 30” Honoree, 2017
• American Inn of Court, Belmont University College of Law, 2015-2018

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Town of Nolensville, Trees and Trails Advisory Committee, 2023-present
• The ALS Association Tennessee Chapter, Board of Directors, 2021-present
• Tomorrow’s Leaders Council, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Tennessee, 2017-2019

REPRESENTATIVE CASES

• Fit2Race, Inc. v. Pope, 2016 Tenn. App. LEXIS 64 (Tenn. Ct. App. Jan. 29, 2016)
• Geico Gen. Ins. Co. v. G & S Transp., Inc., 2016 Tenn. App. LEXIS 775 (Tenn. Ct. App. Sept. 20, 2016)
• Hanks v. First Am. Title Ins. Co., 2018 Tenn. App. LEXIS 264 (Tenn. Ct. App. May 16, 2018)
• Finney v. Franklin Special Sch. Dist. Bd. of Educ.,  576 S.W.3d 663 (Tenn. Ct. App. 2018)

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