Robert E. Boston - Nashville, TN

Veteran Litigator for High-Stakes Disputes

Robert E. Boston is a senior partner at Holland & Knight and one of Tennessee's most respected trial lawyers. With a career devoted to complex commercial litigation and employment defense, Bob Boston is the attorney major corporations call when their reputation and bottom line are on the line. Located in the Nashville City Center, he brings a wealth of experience to the courtroom, having tried numerous jury cases to verdict. If you need to find a lawyer who is a Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers-an honor limited to the top 1% of attorneys-Mr. Boston is the definitive choice. He serves as a trusted advisor to employers, defending them against discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes, and breach of contract allegations.

Strategic Defense for Employers

Mr. Boston's practice is built on a foundation of rigorous preparation and strategic foresight. He understands that litigation is often a war of attrition, and he is equipped to guide clients through every battle. When you hire an attorney of his stature, you are securing representation that commands respect from judges and opposing counsel alike. His core practice areas include:

• Employment Litigation: Defending management in cases involving Title VII discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliatory discharge.
• Commercial Litigation: resolving complex business disputes, including shareholder actions and partnership breakups.
• Trade Secrets & Non-Competes: Enforcing restrictive covenants and protecting proprietary business information.
• Class Action Defense: Representing companies in high-exposure mass tort and consumer class action lawsuits.
• Appellate Practice: Successfully arguing cases before state and federal courts of appeal.

A Legacy of Leadership

Robert Boston has been consistently recognized as a ”Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America and is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA. These accolades reflect his unwavering commitment to his clients and his mastery of the law. If you need a lawyer urgently to handle a corporate crisis or a sudden lawsuit, his team at Holland & Knight has the depth and resources to mobilize immediately. He acts not just as a litigator, but as a strategic partner, helping businesses mitigate risk before it turns into litigation. You can order a lawyer consultation to leverage his decades of experience for your company's defense.

At the Center of the Legal Community

Operating from the Nashville City Center, Mr. Boston is deeply embedded in the local legal fabric, having served as President of the Nashville Bar Association. His office location provides immediate access to the federal and state courthouses, ensuring that he is always close to the action. for ”bet-the-company” litigation, Robert E. Boston provides the seasoned advocacy that delivers results.