Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison, PLLC - Nashville, TN

Putting People First for Over 65 Years

Champions for Workers and Whistleblowers

Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison, PLLC has been a steadfast advocate for individual rights in Nashville since the 1950s. Built on a legacy of representing student activists during the Civil Rights movement, the firm continues to fight powerful interests today. We specialize in complex litigation, representing workers, whistleblowers, shareholders, and consumers who have been wronged by large corporations. Our team includes distinguished attorneys like Jerry Martin, a former United States Attorney, who brings high-level government experience to private practice. Whether you are an employee denied fair wages or a whistleblower exposing fraud, we have the resources and resolve to level the playing field.

Focused Practice Areas

We handle high-stakes cases in federal and state courts nationwide. Our primary areas of focus include:

• Wage and Overtime Class Actions: We have successfully represented tens of thousands of workers in recovering unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Whistleblower and Qui Tam Litigation: We guide courageous individuals who expose government fraud, helping them navigate the False Claims Act.
• Employment Law: We represent employees facing discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination.
• Securities Class Actions: We recover losses for pension funds and investors harmed by corporate securities fraud.

A History of Results

Our firm is not afraid to take cases to trial. We have secured multimillion-dollar recoveries, including a record-setting $160 million False Claims Act recovery in the Middle District of Tennessee. We operate on a model that prioritizes the client's cause, often working on a contingency fee basis for class action and wage cases. If you need a Nashville employment lawyer who is committed to social justice and proven results, contact Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison today.