Thomas H. " Tom" Forrester

Litigation - Bankruptcy

5.0 (1 reviews)

Nashville, Tennessee

20+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

615-244-4994

https://www.gsrm.com/attorney/thomas-h-forrester/

150 Third Avenue South, Suite 1700 Nashville TN US

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Bio

Representing clients in Litigation - Bankruptcy cases, Thomas H. " Tom" Forrester practices in Tennessee. Thomas H. " Tom" Forrester combines 20 years of legal knowledge with a client-centered approach to Litigation - Bankruptcy. Thomas H. " Tom" Forrester maintains open communication throughout the legal process, keeping clients informed. Thomas H. " Tom" Forrester combines legal skill with genuine concern for client outcomes. Thomas H. " Tom" Forrester is authorized to practice in Tennessee and committed to ongoing legal education.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Bankruptcy

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Nashville (2018)
Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Nashville (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, Nashville (2012)
Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
Listed in Chambers USA for Litigation-Bankruptcy
Named Nashville Best Lawyers® Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year, 2018
Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers for Creditor-Debtor Rights
Selected as Nashville Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar”
Nashville Bar Association Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, 1994
Tennessee Bar Association Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, 1994

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1984
The University of Tennessee, B.A. with high honors, graduated 1981

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Reviews

Jennifer Howard

2 weeks ago

A Lifeline During Our Company's Financial Crisis

When our family-owned manufacturing business in Nashville faced overwhelming debt and potential closure, we turned to Tom Forrester at Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin. His 20 years of deep experience in bankruptcy and creditor rights was immediately evident. Tom didn't just see a legal case; he understood our legacy and the livelihoods at stake. He meticulously guided us through a Chapter 11 reorganization, explaining complex litigation strategies with remarkable clarity. His client-centered approach meant we were never left in the dark, and his calm, strategic counsel was invaluable under immense pressure. The recognition he's received, like the 'Lawyer of the Year' awards, is clearly well-deserved. Thanks to Tom's expertise and tenacious negotiation, we successfully restructured, saved the business, and protected most of our jobs. He is the definitive expert in this field and an absolute professional.