Doug Franck
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Biography
Doug practices in the areas of business and securities law, including mergers and acquisitions and commercial finance. Doug has significant experience in the representation of businesses in various industries in mergers, sales and acquisition activities, public and private capital raising transactions and corporate governance issues. He has represented venture capital funds in their formation and strategic investment transactions. Doug also has experience in representation of issuers in public and private asset-backed securitization transactions. Doug provides a real world approach in advising clients regarding a vast array of business, finance and M&A matters. Before attending law school, Doug worked in commercial banking, and together with his legal experience, Doug has a solid foundation in assisting clients realize their goals including structuring and closing strategic transactions, equity and debt offerings, formation of business entities and general corporate counsel.
Overview
- University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1993
- Vanderbilt University, B.A., graduated 1988
- Tennessee, Tennessee State Bar
- American Bar Association - Member
- Nashville Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee, Tennessee State Bar
- American Bar Association - Member
- Nashville Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1993
- Vanderbilt University, B.A., graduated 1988
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Corporate Governance Law, Nashville (2023)
- Corporate Governance Law, Nashville (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Corporate Compliance Law
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Venture Capital Law
Awards:
- Listed in Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A, 2010-2015
- Listed in Nashville Business Journal, “Best of the Bar," Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions, 2011-2012
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