Robert R. Campbell, Jr. (Holland & Knight) – Nashville, TN

Leading Commercial Real Estate Counsel in Nashville

Robert R. Campbell, Jr., commonly known as ‘Bo’ Campbell, is a highly distinguished attorney and partner at Holland & Knight LLP in Nashville, Tennessee. With a legal career spanning over four decades, Bo Campbell is recognized as a cornerstone of the Nashville real estate legal community. He previously practiced with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis before its combination with Holland & Knight, one of the largest law firms in the United States. Based in the Nashville City Center, he focuses his practice on complex commercial transactions, helping to shape the skyline of Music City. His clients include developers, investors, lenders, and buyers who rely on his deep experience to navigate high-stakes development projects. Bo is known for his ability to handle the divergent expectations of multiple parties in a deal, ensuring that complex transactions-from downtown high-rises to mixed-use developments-reach a successful closing.

Areas of Expertise

Robert R. Campbell, Jr. specializes in the intricacies of real estate and finance law. His primary practice areas include:

• Commercial Real Estate Lawyers: Advising on the development, acquisition, and disposition of office, retail, multi-family, and industrial properties.
• Banking and Finance Lawyers: Representing financial institutions and borrowers in real estate financing, including construction loans and permanent financing.
• Land Use and Zoning Lawyers: Navigating public/private incentive packages, tax increment financing (TIF), and regulatory approvals for large-scale projects.
• Project Finance Lawyers: Structuring complex financial arrangements for major infrastructure and development initiatives.

Professional Acclaim

Bo Campbell’s expertise has been consistently acknowledged by his peers and the legal industry. He has been named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America for Project Finance Law multiple times, most recently for 2026. He is also ranked in Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in Real Estate and is listed in the Nashville Business Journal’s ‘Best of the Bar’. His work has been instrumental in significant projects such as the relocation of major corporate headquarters to Middle Tennessee and the development of the Fifth + Broadway mixed-use district. Clients value his strategic insight and his role as a connector in the Nashville business community.

Office at Nashville City Center

Robert R. Campbell, Jr. practices out of Holland & Knight’s office in the Nashville City Center at 511 Union Street. This prominent office tower is located in the heart of the downtown business core. The firm occupies multiple floors, including Suite 2700, offering commanding views of the city. The location places the firm at the center of the legal and financial district, just steps away from the State Capitol and the Arts District.