Robert W. "Bob" Horton
About Robert W. Horton
Robert W. Horton is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Robert W. Horton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC
Education: The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Nashville, TN
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