GSRM

What GSRM does

GSRM Law (Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC) is a private professional limited liability company headquartered at 150 Third Avenue South in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, with a second office in Franklin, TN. Founded in 1940 and operating continuously for over 80 years, the firm fields a team of 29 lawyers collaborating across ten core practice areas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Insolvency, Business and Corporate, Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning and Probate, Family Law, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Mediation, Real Estate, and Tax Planning. The firm serves individuals, entrepreneurs, mid-market companies, closely held enterprises, government entities, and Fortune 500 corporations across Tennessee and nationally, with industry specializations spanning banking, construction, dental, healthcare, hospitality, life sciences, municipalities, railroad, real estate, and retail.

The firm operates a conventional professional services model rather than a technology platform; its technology footprint consists of standard legal practice management and case management tools. There is no disclosed proprietary product, no AI/ML capability, no patent portfolio, and no software offering. Service delivery is attorney-led and individualized, supported by a total headcount of 101-250 employees (lawyers plus paralegals, legal assistants, and administration). Six attorneys hold Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator certification, providing a credentialed alternative dispute resolution channel that supplements the firm's litigation practice.

GSRM generates revenue through traditional hourly billing on a per-engagement basis, with fee arrangements specified per matter. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and relationship-driven: client acquisition depends on attorney reputation, peer recognition (Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Chambers, Lawdragon), community involvement, and direct referrals rather than marketing automation or demand-generation. Marketing channels are limited to a firm website with content/blog, organic social media presence on Facebook, X, and YouTube, and community sponsorships of Nashville civic institutions. The firm is independently owned by its partner-level attorneys with no disclosed external parent, private equity sponsor, or institutional investor.

Name

GSRM

Legal name

Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC

Website

https://gsrm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

GSRM (Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC) is a Nashville-based mid-market law firm with 29 attorneys offering litigation, business, employment, family law, estate planning, real estate, tax, and bankruptcy services to individuals, middle-market businesses, and Fortune 500 companies across Tennessee and the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Commercial Law (BPAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) & Securities Law (BPAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Litigation representation
• Estate planning
• Family law services
• Business legal counsel

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Traditional hourly billing for legal services across practice areas including litigation, business transactions, employment law, estate planning, family law, real estate, and tax matters. Services provided to individual clients, businesses, government entities, and non-profits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GSRM Law is a Nashville, Tennessee-based law firm providing legal counsel across ten core practice areas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Insolvency, Business and Corporate, Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning and Probate, Family Law, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Mediation, Real Estate, and Tax Planning. The firm's 29 lawyers deliver services to individuals, mid-market companies, business entities, government entities, non-profits, and Fortune 500 companies throughout Tennessee and across the United States. The firm is also a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Mediator for civil and family law mediation, with six attorneys certified as Rule 31 Mediators.

Product overview

GSRM (Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC) is a Nashville, Tennessee-based law firm offering comprehensive legal services across ten core practice areas. The firm provides legal counsel through its practice area modules: Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Insolvency, Business and Corporate, Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning and Probate, Family Law, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Mediation, Real Estate, and Tax Planning. The firm serves various industries including Banking and Financial Services, Construction, Dental, Healthcare, Hospitality/Food and Beverage, Life Sciences, Municipalities and Government Entities, Railroad and Transportation, Real Estate, and Retail. GSRM Law operates as a unified legal services practice rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Insolvency Services Legal representation for commercial entities and business owners facing economic crises, including bankruptcy and reorganization, workouts and turnarounds, creditors' rights and remedies, debtor-in-possession matters, bankruptcy litigation, and state and federal receiverships.
• Business and Corporate Services Legal counsel covering all aspects of commercial dealings including organizing business entities, handling mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, structuring commercial transactions, drafting employment contracts, and counseling on real property matters. Serves individuals, entrepreneurs, mid-market companies, business entities, and family and closely held enterprises.
• Business Succession Planning Strategic succession planning services for privately held and family-owned businesses that minimize disruptions to operations, maximize tax advantages, and address potential family conflicts.
• Estate Planning and Probate Representation for individuals and families, fiduciaries, and businesses in estate matters including estate planning, estate and trust administration, conservatorships, and estate-related litigation.
• Family Law Services Comprehensive family law services including premarital and postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements, marital dissolution, divorce and separation, property and debt division, juvenile court matters, parentage, child custody and support, spousal support, and collaborative law.
• Labor and Employment Services Representation in all areas of employment law across government, non-profits, and business sectors, from creating sound employment policies to defense of complex class action lawsuits.
• Litigation Services Legal representation for business owners and entrepreneurs in courtroom matters, providing innovative strategies to advance business interests, protect client holdings, and prevent loss, including negotiation, complex litigation, trial and appellate counsel.
• Mediation Services Dispute resolution through neutral mediators certified as Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediators, working with parties to reach acceptable settlement agreements.
• Real Estate Services Legal counsel for negotiating lease or purchase agreements, securing financing, complying with development regulations, resolving survey and title issues, including litigation, acquisition and sale, leasing and development, borrowing, lending and RESPA matters.
• Tax Planning Services Tax minimization services for employment taxes and business/personal income taxation, ensuring efficient compliance with federal and state tax reporting and payment requirements for businesses, nonprofits and individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Family law attorneys recognized as First Tier in Doyle's 2026 Leading Nashville Family Law Firms

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Nashville Downtown PartnershipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSRM Law is pleased to sponsor the Nashville Downtown Partnership's Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on October 28, 2026 at Music City Center. The Nashville Downtown Partnership was created in 1994 as a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to serving the businesses, employees, residents, and visitors of Music City's urban core.
• Nashville Conflict Resolution CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSRM Law is pleased to sponsor the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center's Mediation Matters Luncheon on September 24. NCRC empowers individuals and families to resolve and move beyond conflict through mediation.
• St. Luke's Community HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSRM Law is pleased to sponsor Sunrise Support for St. Luke's. This annual event brings together more than 250 St. Luke's supporters, along with community and business leaders, to celebrate impactful programs serving the city.
• Nashville Public Education FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSRM Law is pleased to sponsor the Nashville Public Education Foundation's Public Schools Hall of Fame luncheon at the Music City Center. Each year, NPEF's Public Schools Hall of Fame honors individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional dedication to Nashville's public schools.
• Arts & Business CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts Immersion is a partnership between the Arts & Business Council and Nashville Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. All proceeds support the Arts & Business Council's Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals for the Arts program which has provided nearly $4 million in free legal services to the Nashville arts & entertainment community.
• Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts Immersion is a partnership between the Arts & Business Council and Nashville Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. Event showcases Nashville's creative community through live music, dance, theatre, and interactive art.
• Nashville Shakespeare FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSRM Law is pleased to sponsor the Midsummer Night Cocktail Party benefiting The Nashville Shakespeare Festival. Midsummer Night is the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's annual fundraising cocktail party, celebrating the magic of Shakespeare while raising essential funds for Shakespeare in the Park.
• Nashville Humane AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSRM Law is pleased to sponsor Nashville Humane Association's 2026 Music City Mutt Strutt on May 17. All money raised enables the Nashville Humane Association to provide care and love to the animals entrusted to them.
• Tennessee Environmental CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGSRM Law is pleased to sponsor The Tennessee Environmental Council (TEC) Bordeaux Recycling Roundup. This is a free event where you can recycle or donate those hard-to-recycle items cluttering up your home.
• Bass, Berry & SimsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBass, Berry & Sims and GSRM Law Partner with Nashville State Community College Foundation to Provide Pro Bono Legal Clinics for Students. Attorneys to provide legal counsel and resource referrals to students at eight Nashville State Campuses across Tennessee in monthly in-person and virtual clinics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Burr & Forman LLP: Southeast regional firm serving similar business clients across corporate, litigation, real estate, and employment. Larger scale with broader geographic footprint; competes for Tennessee-based enterprise work.
• Stites & Harbison PLLC: Regional full-service firm with similar practice breadth across corporate, real estate, employment, and litigation. Adjacent geographic footprint serving Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana-based enterprise clients.
• Frost Brown Todd LLP: Multi-state Mid-South and Midwest firm with overlapping corporate, litigation, employment, and real estate practices. Competes for regional mid-market and Fortune 500 engagements emanating from Tennessee.

Direct peers

• Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison PLC: Nashville-based litigation and business boutique of comparable size focused on commercial disputes, employment, and corporate matters. Competes with GSRM for mid-market Tennessee litigation clients.
• Miller & Martin PLLC: Chattanooga and Nashville-based mid-size firm with similar full-service practice and comparable client roster in banking, manufacturing, healthcare, and real estate. Direct competitor for Tennessee-based mid-market clients.
• Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP: Regional firm with a substantial Nashville office providing corporate, litigation, real estate, and employment services to similar enterprise and middle-market clients. Overlaps in practice areas including M&A, banking, and commercial litigation.
• Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz: Major Tennessee-headquartered firm with offices throughout the Southeast offering business, litigation, labor & employment, and tax practices comparable to GSRM's. Direct competitor for mid-market and Fortune 500 Tennessee-based clients.
• Neal & Harwell PLC: Long-standing Nashville litigation and white-collar boutique with a comparable high-end client base. Competes with GSRM's Litigation practice for complex business disputes and trials in Tennessee.
• Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis: Nashville-based mid-size full-service firm with similar client mix including health care, financial services, and energy. Comparable in scale, regional prominence, and breadth of practice areas to GSRM, including business/corporate, litigation, and real estate.
• Bass, Berry & Sims PLC: Largest Nashville-headquartered law firm with comparable full-service business law practice across M&A, healthcare, financial services, litigation, and real estate. GSRM's existing pro bono partnership with Bass Berry underscores overlapping client ecosystem in Tennessee.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gullettsanford
• Xx.com/GSRM_Law

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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