Civil Rights Attorneys in Tennessee

Civil rights attorneys handle cases where government officials — including police officers, correctional staff, and other public employees — violated your constitutional rights. These cases are most commonly brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the federal law that allows individuals to sue state and local government officials personally for constitutional violations. Whether you were beaten, falsely arrested, denied due process, or targeted because of who you are, a civil rights attorney can help you hold the government accountable.

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Benjamin L. Crump

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Ben Crump Law, PLLC

📍Tallahassee, FL

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Also serves: Tennessee, Washington D.C., Georgia, New York, Illinois, Texas, California

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Civil Rights · Constitutional Law · Discrimination · False Arrest · Government Misconduct · Personal Injury · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Prison Reform · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

Nationally acclaimed attorney Ben Crump is one of the most recognized and impactful civil rights figures in the United States. He has built a decades-long track record of holding law enforcement agencies, municipalities,... Read More →

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Kyle Mothershead

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Relentless Advocacy, PLLC

📍Nashville, TN

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Death

Kyle Mothershead is a Nashville-based civil rights attorney with a focused practice on holding law enforcement and government entities accountable for constitutional violations. He has dedicated a significant portion of ... Read More →

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Raybin & Weissman, PC

📍Nashville, TN

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Civil Rights · False Arrest · Malicious Prosecution · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction

Raybin & Weissman, PC is a Nashville, Tennessee-based law firm with decades of experience representing individuals in serious criminal defense, civil rights, and government misconduct matters. Founded by David Raybin, a ... Read More →

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The Cochran Firm

📍Atlanta, GA

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Also serves: California, New York, Illinois, Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee

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Civil Rights · Death in Custody · False Arrest · Fourth Amendment · Police Brutality · Police Misconduct · Wrongful Conviction · Wrongful Death

The Cochran Firm is one of the most recognized civil rights and personal injury law firms in the United States, built on the legendary legacy of Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., whose career defined a generation of civil rights l... Read More →

State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits

For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.

Civil Rights & Personal Injury1 year

Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)

Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.

Notice of Claim Against Government365 days

Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-20-305

Under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act, suits must be filed within 1 year. No separate shorter notice period; the SOL itself serves as the deadline.

Qualified ImmunityFederal Doctrine Applies

Tennessee has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.