Best Lawyers logo
  • Lawyers
  • Methodology
  • NEW! Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In
  • Lawyers
    • Advanced Search
    • COVID-19 Assistance
    • Featured Ones to Watch
    • Lawyer of the Year
    • Highlighted Lawyers
    • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Methodology
    • Overview
    • Ones to Watch
    • Editorial Timelines
    • Practice Areas
    • Publicizing Guidelines
    • FAQ
  • Publications
    • Family Law
    • New York Area
    • Canada
    • South Florida
    • Southern California
    • Northern California
    • Tampa
    • Midwest
  • Legal Insights
    • Featured Articles
    • In the News
    • Advisory Board
    • Meet the Board
    • Press & Events
  • About
    • Global Presence
    • Company History
    • Leadership
  • Ones to Watch
  • Partnerships
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In Log In
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Log In

Lawyer Profile

Image of Charles W. Bone

Charles W. Bone

Bone McAllester Norton PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2014
  • Recognized in:
    Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Law School:
    The University of Tennessee
  • Website:
    http://www.bonelaw.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    Nashville City Center, Suite 1600
    511 Union Street
    Nashville, TN 37219
  • LinkedIn

Charles W. Bone is the founder and chairman of Bone McAllester Norton PLLC. He serves as a classic “Trusted Adviser” to clients seeking advice on corporate and litigation issues, especially when it comes to “bet the company” matters.  His experience covers many industries and areas of law, including business formation, mergers and acquisitions, capital creation, joint ventures, financial institutions, media law and government relations.

Throughout his career, Charles has served in leadership positions for both public and private companies and financial institutions. Charles was County Attorney for Sumner County, Tennessee, for more than 20 years, and he served as counsel to the Independent Bankers of Tennessee. He presently serves as General Counsel to the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund. Before founding Bone McAllester Norton in 2002, he led the Nashville offices of two regional law firms.

Charles is an outspoken proponent of diversity in the legal profession. In 2006, he spoke at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Annual Diversity Summit, focusing on recruitment, hiring and retention solutions for minorities at Tennessee law firms. Following this presentation, he was invited to speak at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York’s event, “Finding a Voice for Women of Color at Law Firms: Unique Challenges and Collaborative Solutions,” as well as an event hosted by the Leadership Academy for Women of Color Attorneys in Atlanta.

A longtime contributor to Nashville’s nonprofit community, Charles is the first Emeritus member of the Board of Directors of Salvus, Inc., an initiative he founded with a local physician to provide quality healthcare to uninsured individuals.

Another one of Charles’ passions is politics. He was a leader in organizing the campaign that defeated the 2009 “English Only” referendum in Nashville. He has worked in Democratic political activities for many years and has advised Democrats at every level of politics. From 1976 through 2000, he was active in every campaign for former Vice President Al Gore and worked extensively with the Gore for President efforts.

 

Continue Reading
  • Lawyer Bio
  • Client Comments
  • Firm Details

Lawyer Bio

Charles W. Bone is the founder and chairman of Bone McAllester Norton PLLC. He serves as a classic “Trusted Adviser” to clients seeking advice on corporate and litigation issues, especially when it comes to “bet the company” matters.  His experience covers many industries and areas of law, including business formation, mergers and acquisitions, capital creation, joint ventures, financial institutions, media law and government relations.

Throughout his career, Charles has served in leadership positions for both public and private companies and financial institutions. Charles was County Attorney for Sumner County, Tennessee, for more than 20 years, and he served as counsel to the Independent Bankers of Tennessee. He presently serves as General Counsel to the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund. Before founding Bone McAllester Norton in 2002, he led the Nashville offices of two regional law firms.

Charles is an outspoken proponent of diversity in the legal profession. In 2006, he spoke at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Annual Diversity Summit, focusing on recruitment, hiring and retention solutions for minorities at Tennessee law firms. Following this presentation, he was invited to speak at the Association of the Bar of the City of New York’s event, “Finding a Voice for Women of Color at Law Firms: Unique Challenges and Collaborative Solutions,” as well as an event hosted by the Leadership Academy for Women of Color Attorneys in Atlanta.

A longtime contributor to Nashville’s nonprofit community, Charles is the first Emeritus member of the Board of Directors of Salvus, Inc., an initiative he founded with a local physician to provide quality healthcare to uninsured individuals.

Another one of Charles’ passions is politics. He was a leader in organizing the campaign that defeated the 2009 “English Only” referendum in Nashville. He has worked in Democratic political activities for many years and has advised Democrats at every level of politics. From 1976 through 2000, he was active in every campaign for former Vice President Al Gore and worked extensively with the Gore for President efforts.

 

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Affiliations
  • Award List
  • Additional Information
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • The University of Tennessee , J.D., graduated 1970
  • Vanderbilt University , BA, graduated 1968

Bar Admissions:

  • Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Nashville Bar Association - Board of Directors, Past Member
  • Sumner County Bar Association - Past President
  • Tennessee Bar Association - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law, Nashville (2021)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
 

Awards:

  • Leimenstoll/Martin Humanitarian Award, Gallatin Shalom Zone, 2014
  • Best Lawyers
  • "Most Admired CEOs," Nashville Business Journal, 2013
  • Selected as a "Top Rated Lawyer in Banking & Finance Law," 2013, The American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel
  • Award for Regional Thinking & Action, Cumberland Region Tomorrow, 2012
  • Good Guy, Women's Political Collaborative of Tennessee, 2012
  • Human Relations Award, CommunityNashville, 2011
  • Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal
  • Sumner County’s Top 30 Most Influential People, Tennessean
  • In Charge, Nashville Post
  • Healthcare Hero, Community Leader category, Nashville Business Journal
  • AV© Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Special Focus:

  • Transactions
  • Venture Capital
 

Additional Information:

Practice Areas
  • Administrative Law
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Entrepreneurial and Emerging Business Law
 

Lawyer Client Comments

Firm Details

Image for Bone McAllester Norton PLLC View Firm Profile
Bone McAllester Norton PLLC
http://www.bonelaw.com
 
Headquarters
Nashville City Center, Suite 1600
511 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 238.6300
2 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Tennessee

Tennessee

Hendersonville, TN

Bluegrass Commons II, Suite 2370

100 Bluegrass Commons

Hendersonville, TN 37075

United States

(615) 822.8822

Get Directions

 
Add Comment
In making your comments, please do not refer to a pending legal matter.
(*) Required Fields
There was an error during saving, please try again.
If you continue to get this message, please contact us at info@bestlawyers.com or 803.648.0300 for assistance.
Please complete the captcha then submit.
Your comment was saved successfully!
Thank you for your feedback.
  • Find a Lawyer
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Legal Insights
  • Contact Us
Lawyers 
  • Advanced Search
  • COVID-19 Assistance
  • Featured Ones to Watch
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Highlighted Lawyers
  • Nominate a Lawyer
  • Find a Lawyer
Methodology
  • Overview
  • Ones to Watch
  • Editorial Timelines
  • Practice Areas
  • Publicizing Guidelines
  • FAQ
Publications
  • Business Editions
  • Regional Editions
  • Partnerships
  • Become a Contributor
Legal Insights
  • Featured Articles
  • In the News
  • Advisory Board
  • Meet the Board
  • Press & Events
  • Best Law Firms
  • Subscribe
About
  • Global Presence
  • Company History
  • Leadership
  • Founders
  • Press Releases
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
My Account
  • Log In
  • Store
  • Marketing Guidance
Best Lawyers Best Lawyers logo +1-803-648-0300
801 Broad Street, Suite 950 Augusta, GA 30901
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Lawyer Directory
  • Best Law Firms

© 2010-2021 Best Lawyers — All Rights Reserved.

BL Icon

LEGAL INSIGHTS

by Best Lawyers®



Get the latest insights on the news, trends, and people that shape the global legal field with our weekly email digest.

Please enter a valid email address.

You have already subscribed.





PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for subscribing.