Ned Hildebrand

Ned Hildebrand is an experienced litigator who specializes in representing businesses and individuals in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.  Ned has particular experience representing debtors and creditors under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code. In his practice, Ned has successfully reorganized countless companies under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code and tried cases with millions of dollars at issue. He has successfully litigated multi-day jury trials. He also has appellate court experience, having litigated before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Prior to founding Dunham Hildebrand, PLLC, Ned was an attorney at a large regional law firm specializing in bankruptcy and general business litigation.

Ned’s philosophy is always clients first.  He begins each engagement by identifying the specific needs of the client and tailoring a solution that fits these needs in the most cost-effective manner.  He is always ready for a fight, and when the situation calls for it, he is prepared to zealously advocate for his clients in court.  But Ned also recognizes that not every problem is best solved through protracted litigation.  Ned treats client communication as a top priority, and no matter what approach his clients decide to take, Ned makes sure to keep them informed every step of the way.

    • Tulane University (B.A.) cum laude

    • University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D.) magna cum laude

    • Successfully confirmed Chapter 11 plans of reorganization for companies across a wide range of industries, including pool suppliers, restaurants, medical transport companies, construction contractors, and others.

    • Successfully defended a large masonry company in a multi-million dollar lawsuit filed by a potential purchaser of an asset, and obtained orders affirming the trial verdict on appeal by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Opinion.

    • Obtained a complete defense verdict following a six-day jury trial on the claims of three plaintiffs for fraud, defamation of title, trespass, and punitive damages.

    • Briefed and argued novel legal claims before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court, resulting in the creation of a new remedy for a trial court's failure to apply the proper "thirteenth juror" standard. Opinion.

    • Successfully defeated a claim for intentional interference with contract and obtained a judgment for slander of title in a dispute over the sale of a Gulfstream GV aircraft in the first trial to be conducted by video conference in Tennessee.

    • Obtained an order dismissing the breach of contract claims asserted by a large liquor wholesaler against a craft bourbon distiller under Rule 12(b)(6).