False Arrest Attorneys in Tennessee
False arrest attorneys represent people who were arrested without probable cause, without a warrant, or without any legitimate legal basis. If you were taken into custody when no crime had been committed or when officers had no real reason to believe you had done anything wrong, these attorneys can help you hold the officers and their department accountable.
AttorneyBenjamin L. Crump
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 →
AttorneyKyle Mothershead
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 →
AttorneyLance Baker
Lance Baker is a civil rights attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, with a practice focused on representing individuals who have suffered violations of their constitutional rights at the hands of law enforcement and gover... Read More →
Law FirmRaybin & Weissman, PC
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 →
Law FirmThe Cochran Firm
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.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-104(a)(1)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
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.
Tennessee has not modified the federal qualified immunity doctrine. Federal standards apply to § 1983 claims.