In a federal Section 1983 case involving twelve Plaintiffs, Carl Spining and Michael Schmitt successfully defended fourteen Benton County Sheriff’s deputies against civil rights claims. To read more click here. Committed to Clients. Committed to Results. Ortale Kelley recently represented a real estate developer in an asset purchase transaction in the amount of approximately $80 million, regarding the sale of multiple mixed-use commercial and multi-family residential buildings in Nashville, Tennessee. Committed to Clients. Committed to Results. Ortale Kelley held its annual Second Tuesday Legal Advice Clinic through the Nashville Bar Association and the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee, where many of its Attorneys donated their time to answering questions, reviewing documentation, and providing advice to individuals in need. Committed to Clients. Committed to Results. Ortale Kelley successfully represented the County, Sheriff, and various law enforcement officials in the alleged violation of the Plaintiff's Fourth Amendment rights and various state law claims after the death of the Plaintiff's deceased husband and father. Committed to Clients. Committed to Results.

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Since 1971, Ortale Kelley has been committed to providing superior legal representation to the firm’s individual and institutional clients. Ortale Kelley has a respected and long-standing litigation practice, handling complex commercial matters, healthcare liability, employment matters and civil rights litigation. As Nashville has grown, Ortale Kelley has expanded to provide legal assistance to the local and national clients that are investing in our community. Ortale Kelley has become one of Nashville’s leading legal service providers for commercial real estate lending and development, and its alcohol beverage law practice has also expanded to assist various local and national clients with beer and liquor licensing needs. Ortale Kelley has offices in downtown Nashville and Memphis and has established itself as one of Tennessee’s pre-eminent law firms. Our talented and creative lawyers are dedicated to our clients and are committed to results.

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Experienced Legal Representation

At Ortale Kelley, you will find a diverse set of attorneys who combine decades of experience with creative legal strategies to bring you innovative representation.

Cost Effective, and Budget Conscious

Our attorneys provide high quality representation, while at the same time, use the best strategies to implement cost effectiveness and remain on budget.  Ortale Kelley fosters open dialogue with its clients concerning potential costs that may be incurred in the course of representation and how these costs are tied to each client’s specific needs.

Accessibility, Responsiveness, & Professionalism

Our attorneys are committed to providing each and every client with the highest level of representation, of which communication is an integral part. Our commitment to keeping our clients advised of the process by which their legal needs are being met insures our clients’ peace of mind.

Team Approach

Ortale Kelley clients have full access to our considerable resources, the most valuable of which is our personnel. Each attorney is surrounded by support staff working together to meet each client’s legal needs.