Tim K. Garrett
About Tim K. Garrett
Tim K. Garrett is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Tim K. Garrett 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: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Nashville, TN
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