Thor Y. Urness

Trade Secrets Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Nashville, Tennessee

37+ years experience

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

615-244-2582

https://www.bradley.com/people/u/urness-thor-y

1221 Broadway, Suite 2400, Nashville, TN 37203

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Bio

Thor Urness practices complex business litigation, including bet-the-company cases, intellectual property litigation and related counseling. Thor has served as lead trial counsel in commercial litigation that yielded two of Tennessee’s largest jury verdicts, for $26.5 million and $18.8 million, both in favor of his clients. Thor’s practice is generally divided equally between matters in Tennessee and elsewhere.

Practice Areas

Trade Secrets Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Trade Secrets Law, Nashville (2026)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Recognized: Trade Secrets Law
Special Focus: Intellectual Property
VerdictSearch, "100 Top Jury Verdicts," $26.5 million verdict against HCA subsidiary, 2004
Nashville Business Journal, “Best of the Bar”
Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review
Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, Business Litigation, 2008-2011
Mid-South Super Lawyers
Chambers USA, Litigation: General Commercial, 2005-2012 (Band 2—2010-2012; Band 3—2008-2009; Up-and-Coming—2005-2007)
Benchmark Litigation

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005

Education

Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1988
Indiana University Bloomington, B.A., graduated 1986

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Reviews

Michelle Ramirez

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate in complex commercial litigation

Our company faced a high-stakes dispute involving trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract that threatened our core operations. Selecting Thor Urness at Bradley Arant was the best decision we made. With 37 years of experience, his strategic foresight was immediately apparent. He guided us through the complexities of intellectual property litigation with a steady hand, translating intricate legal concepts into clear business risks. His deep knowledge of Tennessee law and his recognition in areas like commercial litigation were evident in every briefing and negotiation. Thor’s calm, authoritative presence was invaluable, ultimately leading to a settlement that fully protected our interests. For any business navigating bet-the-company litigation, he is the consummate counselor.