Barrett Johnston Martin and Garrison (Stop Wage Theft Lawyers) – Nashville, TN

Champions for Workers’ Rights in Nashville

Barrett Johnston Martin and Garrison, LLC, also widely known by their advocacy brand STOP WAGE THEFT Lawyers, is a premier employment and civil rights law firm in Nashville. For over 65 years, the firm and its predecessors have been at the forefront of protecting working people from powerful interests. Founded on the legacy of the legendary civil rights attorney George Barrett, the firm continues to fight for the underdog in high-stakes litigation. Whether it is a single employee denied overtime or a class of thousands fighting for fair pay, this firm brings decades of experience and substantial resources to the table. If you believe your employer is stealing your hard-earned money, you need to find a lawyer who is not afraid to take on major corporations and win.

Dedicated to Stopping Wage Theft

The firm has a specific and aggressive focus on wage and hour litigation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). They understand that wage theft comes in many forms, often disguised by complex company policies or misclassification. Their attorneys have successfully represented tens of thousands of workers, recovering millions of dollars in unpaid wages.

• Unpaid Overtime: Representing employees who work more than 40 hours a week without receiving time-and-a-half pay.
• Stolen Tips: Fighting for servers and bartenders whose tips are illegally retained by management or shared with non-tipped employees.
• Misclassification: Helping workers wrongly labeled as ”independent contractors” or ”managers” to deny them benefits and overtime.
• Off-the-Clock Work: recovering pay for time spent working before clocking in or after clocking out.

A Legacy of Justice

Beyond wage theft, Barrett Johnston Martin and Garrison is a powerhouse in other areas of litigation. They handle False Claims Act (whistleblower) cases, representing individuals who report fraud against the government. Their team includes former federal prosecutors and seasoned trial lawyers who have secured landmark settlements, including the largest medical malpractice verdict in Tennessee history. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis for wage and injury cases, meaning they only get paid if they win for you. This ensures that high-quality legal representation is accessible to every worker, regardless of their financial situation. When you need to hire an attorney to stand up for your rights, trust the firm with a proven history of speaking truth to power.

Central Downtown Location

The firm is headquartered in the Fifth Third Center in downtown Nashville. Located on Church Street, they are in the center of the city’s legal and financial district, just blocks from the state capitol and courthouses. This central location underscores their standing as a pillar of the Nashville legal community, ready to serve clients from across Tennessee and the nation.