Joseph B. Crace, Jr.

Member

Nashville

(615) 742-7896

jcrace@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/crace-joseph-b/

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Joe Crace, who serves as co-chair of the Securities & Shareholder Litigation Practice Group, counsels companies and individuals facing liability under federal and state securities laws, and represents companies involved in disputes with shareholders and other investors. He has handled securities and shareholder litigation matters for both public and private companies in various industries, including healthcare, financial services and food services. Joe also works with companies and their directors and officers to achieve favorable results in high-stakes cases and claims related to mergers and acquisitions. Over the past three years, Joe has represented multiple healthcare-related companies and their directors and officers in litigation related to mergers and acquisitions with valuations exceeding $3.6 billion.

Memberships

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

American Bar Association

Nashville Bar Association

Representative Experience

Stan Johnson Company Sold to Northmarq

We represented Stan Johnson Company, a real estate brokerage and advisory firm that focuses on investment sales across multiple asset...

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Open-End Fund, Closed-End Fund and ERISA Litigation for Morgan Keegan

Served as lead counsel for Morgan Keegan and related entities in Federal securities, ERISA and derivative multi-district litigation related to investment company losses in the wake of the credit crisis

We served as lead counsel for Morgan Keegan and related entities in Federal securities, ERISA and derivative multi-district litigation related...

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Client Type: Public Company
Correction of Veteran’s Benefits and Discharge Status

In 2017, our attorneys worked on a case with the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) representing an Army veteran...

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Client Type: Pro Bono
Case of First Impression for Morgan Keegan

Successfully argued issue of first impression under the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

We successfully argued issue of first impression under the Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act before the U.S. Court of Appeals...

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Client Type: Public Company
Shareholder Class Action for Pinnacle Financial Partners

Represented Pinnacle Financial Partners in a class action brought on behalf of shareholders of Avenue Bank

We represented Pinnacle Financial Partners in a class action brought on behalf of shareholders of Avenue Bank, arising out of...

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Client Type: Public Company
Defense of Ruby Tuesday in Federal Securities Fraud Class Action

Represent Ruby Tuesday and certain named officers in a putative class action alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

We represent Ruby Tuesday and certain named officers in a putative class action alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a)...

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Client Type: Public Company
Radiology Group Acquired by MEDNAX

Represented the largest private practice radiology group in Tennessee in its acquisition by MEDNAX

We represented Radiology Alliance, PC in its acquisition by MEDNAX (NYSE: MD). This was a cash and equity transaction and...

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Client Type: Private Company
Pinnacle Merges with BNC Bancorp in $1.9 Billion Deal

Represented Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNFP) in its merger with BNC Bancorp (NASDAQ: BNCN)

We represented Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNFP) in its $1.9 billion merger with BNC Bancorp (NASDAQ: BNCN) pursuant to...

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Client Type: Public Company
American Born Moonshine Acquired by Milestone Brands LLC

Represented Windy Hill Spirits in its sale to premium spirits company

We represented Windy Hill Spirits in its sale of American Born Moonshine to Milestone Brands LLC. American Born Moonshine is...

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Client Type: Private Company
Sixth Circuit Affirms Dismissal for Morgan Keegan & Co. in Case of First Impression

Represented Morgan Keegan & Co. in cases brought by investors in certain Morgan Keegan Funds stemming from investment fund company losses

We represented Morgan Keegan & Co. in two cases brought by individual investors in certain Morgan Keegan Funds stemming from...

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Client Type: Public Company

Publications

Best Practices to Protect Your Business from Liability As You Adapt to COVID-19 Challenges

April 23, 2020
Joe Crace Examines Transfer of Attorney-Client Privilege in Asset Sales

August 19, 2019
Attorneys Examine Key Decisions in Securities Litigation for ABA Book

May 28, 2019

Past Events

Methods for Resolution of Indemnification Disputes

April 28, 2017 | Nashville, Tennessee
Business Law Forum 2017
Basics of Class Action Litigation

March 7, 2014 | Nashville, Tennessee
TBA Litigation Section Annual CLE Forum

Media Mentions & Firm News

Mid-South Super Lawyers 2020 Lists 57 Bass, Berry & Sims Attorneys

December 11, 2020
Mid-South Super Lawyers Lists 60 Bass, Berry & Sims Attorneys in 2019

November 5, 2019
Mid-South Super Lawyers Lists 72 Bass, Berry & Sims Attorneys in 2018

November 9, 2018

Accolades

Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2014-2020)

Cornell Law Review — Managing Editor

Georgetown Journal of International Affairs — Section Editor

Cornell Law School — Kasowitz Prize for Excellence in Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy

Education

Cornell Law School - J.D., 2005
Georgetown University - B.S., 2002

Admissions

Tennessee, 2009
New York, 2006

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee