David R. Clay

Commercial Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Nashville, Tennessee

21+ years experience

Holland & Knight LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

615-244-6380

https://www.hklaw.com/en/professionals/c/clay-david

Nashville City Center, Suite 2700, 511 Union Street, Nashville, TN 37219

Create an account to contact this attorney

Claim this profile

Are you this attorney? Claim or manage this listing by signing in or creating an attorney account.

Attorney Login Claim Profile

Bio

David R. Clay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Health Care Law.David R., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. David R. Clay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Health Care Law.David R., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. David R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Tennessee

State Capital

Nashville

Highest Court

Tennessee Supreme Court

Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Commercial Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Commercial Finance Law
Recognized: Health Care Law
Practice Area: Corporate Governance Law
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Practice Area: Securities / Capital Markets Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022

Education

Emory University, J.D., graduated 2004

Get Directions on Google Maps

Reviews

Debra Peterson

3 months ago

Invaluable counsel on a complex healthcare acquisition

David Clay provided exceptional guidance during our acquisition of a regional medical practice. His deep knowledge of both healthcare law and corporate governance was immediately apparent. He expertly navigated complex regulatory and financing hurdles, ensuring a smooth transaction. His 20+ years of experience and recognition in these fields gave our board immense confidence. David is not only a consummate professional but also communicates complex legal concepts with clarity. We achieved a favorable outcome and will absolutely engage him for future corporate matters.