William T. Ramsey

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wtr@nealharwell.com

615-244-1713

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Bill Ramsey joined Neal & Harwell in 1981. The primary focus of his practice is complex civil and criminal litigation. He also has a significant entertainment law practice representing artists and entertainers. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, all federal and state courts in Tennessee, and many other federal circuit courts of appeals.

Bill has always been interested in technical issues and applies that experience to the practice of law. He and his friend, Philip Hampton, started the "Bill and Phil Show." They travel to various organizations and trade shows to share the latest tech gadgets for work and entertainment. They also write a monthly article for the Nashville Bar Journal and many other legal publications.

Bill owns and operates his family’s farm in Viola, Tennessee, and he applies the wisdom he learned from his father and other farmers to all aspects of his life, including the practice of law.
Professional & Civic Affiliations
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Tennessee Bar Association
  • Fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation
  • Past President and Member, Nashville Bar Association
  • Member, Harry Phillips Inn of Court
  • Nashville Bar Foundation Board of Directors
  • Former Board Member, Second Harvest Food Bank
  • Former Board Member, Tennessee Dance Theatre
  • Former Member, Review Panel for the Metro Nashville Arts Commission
  • Race Director, Music City Triathlon (1989-2007)
  • Pro Bono Volunteer, Nashville Bar Association
  • The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 – Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Entertainment Law – Music
  • 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers
Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Law, 1980, J.D.; member of the Order of the Coif and Law Review; awarded the Michie Law Publishing Award for graduating first in his class
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, 1973, Mechanical Engineering, high honors