Laurence M. Papel
Partner
1222 Demonbreun Street
Suite 1700
Nashville, TN 37203
Suite 1700
Nashville, TN 37203
larry.papel@nelsonmullins.com
Larry concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of corporate and real estate.
Larry concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of corporate and real estate.
Education
- Vanderbilt Law School, JD (1980)
- Trinity College, BA (1977)
Admissions
- Tennessee
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Practice Areas
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Nashville Business Journal, 'Best of the Bar' (2024)
- Nashville Business Journal ‘Power 100 Heavy Hitter’ (2020)
- The Legal 500, Real Estate (2019–2022)
- Nashville Post "In Charge - Legal" (2017, 2018)
- Nashville Business Journal's "Power 100" (2015, 2016)
- Among Nashville's "Power Leaders in Commercial Real Estate," The Nashville Business Journal (2012, 2015)
- 101 Top Middle Tennessee Lawyers, Nashville Post (2011–2014)
- Nashville Post "In Charge" - Real Estate (2010–2011)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate – Tennessee (2005–2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Finance Law (2007–2026), Corporate Law (2007–2026), Land Use & Zoning Law (2007–2026), Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2007–2026), Real Estate Law (2007–2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Nashville, TN, Commercial Finance Law (2021)
- Business Tennessee magazine's "150 Best Lawyers" in the area of real estate law (2007–2014)
- Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal (2011–2012, 2024)
- Business Tennessee magazine's "CRE 101" recognizing Tennessee's top people in commercial real estate (2008, 2010)
- Mid-South Super Lawyers (2007–2014)
Professional Activities
- Corporate Section, American Bar Association
- Real Estate Section, American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Association
Community
- Board Member, Nashville Civic Design Center
- Board Member, Arts and Business Council of Middle Tennessee
- Board Member, Nashville Public Library Foundation
- Board Member, Nashville Zoo Inc.
Leadership
- Former Chair, Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville
- President, Rotary Club of Nashville (2007–2008)
- Past President, Nashville Civic Design Center
Larry concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of corporate and real estate.
Education
- Vanderbilt Law School, JD (1980)
- Trinity College, BA (1977)
Admissions
- Tennessee
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Tax Court
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Practice Areas
- Construction and Construction Transactions
- Corporate & Securities
- Corporate Governance
- Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Non-Profit Organizations
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Nashville Business Journal, 'Best of the Bar' (2024)
- Nashville Business Journal ‘Power 100 Heavy Hitter’ (2020)
- The Legal 500, Real Estate (2019–2022)
- Nashville Post "In Charge - Legal" (2017, 2018)
- Nashville Business Journal's "Power 100" (2015, 2016)
- Among Nashville's "Power Leaders in Commercial Real Estate," The Nashville Business Journal (2012, 2015)
- 101 Top Middle Tennessee Lawyers, Nashville Post (2011–2014)
- Nashville Post "In Charge" - Real Estate (2010–2011)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate – Tennessee (2005–2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Finance Law (2007–2026), Corporate Law (2007–2026), Land Use & Zoning Law (2007–2026), Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2007–2026), Real Estate Law (2007–2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, Nashville, TN, Commercial Finance Law (2021)
- Business Tennessee magazine's "150 Best Lawyers" in the area of real estate law (2007–2014)
- Best of the Bar, Nashville Business Journal (2011–2012, 2024)
- Business Tennessee magazine's "CRE 101" recognizing Tennessee's top people in commercial real estate (2008, 2010)
- Mid-South Super Lawyers (2007–2014)
- Corporate Section, American Bar Association
- Real Estate Section, American Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Nashville Bar Association
- Board Member, Nashville Civic Design Center
- Board Member, Arts and Business Council of Middle Tennessee
- Board Member, Nashville Public Library Foundation
- Board Member, Nashville Zoo Inc.
- Former Chair, Arts and Business Council of Greater Nashville
- President, Rotary Club of Nashville (2007–2008)
- Past President, Nashville Civic Design Center
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