Curt Mitchell Masker
Rickard Masker, PLC
Curt Masker is a successful Nashville employment attorney who has represented numerous workers in employment matters throughout Tennessee. Curt is a relentless advocate for Tennessee workers and he prides himself on getting the best possible outcome in every case. He keeps his caseload as low as possible to maximize the time he can dedicate to each client. Put simply, Curt has a passion for fighting for workplace fairness.
Curt is a graduate of Vanderbilt Law School and he proudly calls East Nashville home.
He is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Tennessee Employment Lawyers Association, and the National Employment Lawyers Association.
- Vanderbilt University Law School
- J.D. (2017)
- Member, Vanderbilt Moot Court Board; Best Brief Nominee, 2015-16 Bass Berry & Sims Moot Court Competition; Law and Business Program Certificate
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- Wayne State University
- MLIS (2011)
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- Michigan State University
- B.A. (2008) | Political Science
- Honors: Latin honors; Department of Political Science Gerber Scholar; Department of Social Science Distinguished Scholarship; DC Program Scholarship
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- Employment Lawyer
- Rickard Masker, PLC
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- Managing Member of Nashville-based employee rights law firm. Passionate about advocating for workers throughout Tennessee. We only represent employees and provide unparalleled personal service.
- Employment Lawyer
- Boutique Plaintiff's Firm
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- Worked closely with clients and opposing counsel on variety of Title VII, FMLA, ADA, USERRA and whistleblower claims. Researched and drafted briefs, mediation statements, and discovery. Evaluated and discussed potential cases with prospective clients. Took defense witness depositions; defended client depositions. Managed initial case administration, including CMCs, scheduling orders, Rule 26(f) meetings, and Initial Disclosures. Calculated case damages. Reviewed, negotiated, and modified employment and severance agreements.
- Associate/Summer Associate
- Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
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- Drafted motion for summary judgment (race discrimination and hostile work environment claims); in limine and suppression motions for a will contest; motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction regarding municipality’s denial of petition to vacate property; memorandum analyzing the revised salary level test for white collar FLSA exemptions; and complaint for breaches of contract and fiduciary duty related to a shareholder agreement dispute.
- Law and Business Certificate
- Vanderbilt University Law School
- Ones to Watch, Plaintiff Employment Law
- Best Lawyers
- Super Lawyers® Mid-South Rising Star, Plaintiff Employment Litigation
- Thomson Reuters
- State Bar of Tennessee # 037594
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- Nashville Bar Association
- Member
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- Tennessee Bar Association
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- National Employment Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Tennessee Employment Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Ohio
- Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
- ID Number: 97152
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- Tennessee
- Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
- ID Number: 037594
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- English: Spoken, Written