Isaac Sanders is a skilled litigator and trial lawyer with more than 15 years of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex, high-stakes matters. His practice includes mass action litigation involving product liability and toxic tort claims, as well as civil and white-collar criminal cases involving a broad range of allegations. He also advises clients in corporate contract disputes, internal investigations, and other sophisticated commercial matters.
Isaac routinely serves as lead counsel in significant cases for both corporate and individual clients. He regularly chairs jury trials in federal and state courts and leads bench trials, mediations, and appeals across a wide range of legal issues.
Before joining the firm, Isaac was a member of a prominent Nashville litigation boutique, where he served on the firm’s Executive Committee. He is active in the local legal and civic community and serves on the Board of Directors of Youth Encouragement Services, a nonprofit supporting underserved youth in Nashville.
Representative Experience
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- Tried to verdict civil cases involving product liability, toxic tort, medical malpractice, contract disputes, and claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, as well as criminal cases involving contempt and white-collar criminal charges.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a major hotel chain in a lawsuit alleging $75 million in damages.
- Successfully defended a major recreational boat manufacturer in a wrongful death case involving over $40 million in alleged damages.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a tire manufacturer in a wrongful death case.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a financial services company in a contract dispute against a major hotel chain, and then successfully defended the result in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, see https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca6/23-5880/23-5880-2024-07-12.html
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a spray foam insulation manufacturer in a case involving products liability and toxic exposure claims.
- Successfully defended a major tire manufacturer in multi-case consolidated proceedings involving multiple appeals.
- Obtained a defense verdict in favor of a major tire manufacturer following a jury trial involving multiple products liability claims.
- Assisted in obtaining settlements or judgments for plaintiffs totaling over $20 million in products liability, medical malpractice, and other personal injury matters.
- Represents Relators and Defendants in qui tam lawsuits alleging violations of the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq.
Professional & Civic Engagement
- American Bar Association, Member
- Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Member
- Nashville Bar Association, Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- Youth Encouragement Services, Board of Directors
- Belmont Inns of Court, Past Member (2016-2018)
- Franklin Road Academy, Alumni Council
- Young Leaders Council, Nashville Class 69, Member
Honors & Awards
- Nashville Bar Association, Fellow, 2024
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation; Criminial Defense-White Collar; Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants, 2025-present
- Selected to the Super Lawyers - Mid-South Rising Stars list in Criminal Defense, 2020-2023
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch for Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2021
