Rickard Masker, PLC

Rickard Masker, PLC champions Tennessee employees through disciplined, ethics-forward advocacy and strategic representation. Led by Vanderbilt Law School alumni with Am Law training, the practice combines the rigors of a big firm with attentive service. Personalized strategies, meticulous investigation, and clear-eyed risk assessment drive successful outcomes in negotiations, agency proceedings, and courtroom litigation while safeguarding confidentiality and professional reputations.

Rickard Masker, PLC concentrates on wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour violations, EEOC charges, severance and executive compensation agreements, FMLA interference and retaliation, USERRA and military-status protections, whistleblower and False Claims Act matters, hostile work environment claims, and equal-pay disputes. Experience across healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, technology, and professional services informs tailored solutions—assessing complex damages, navigating at-will exceptions, preparing agency submissions, and structuring exit packages that protect hard-earned compensation.

Rickard Masker, PLC, brings a results-driven record that includes millions recovered for workers and industry recognition, such as Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Expertise.com honors, and being named one of the “Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Nashville.” Community service includes the ABA Pro Bono Leader 2023. Professional affiliations span the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Tennessee Employment Lawyers Association, and the National Employment Lawyers Association. These distinctions underscore courtroom experience, negotiation skills, and a reputation for principled and effective advocacy.

Rickard Masker, PLC, anchors every engagement in thorough preparation. Early evidence preservation, precise issue framing, data-driven damages models, and focused discovery build leverage for decisive negotiation. Briefing is sharp, remedies are targeted, and trial preparation is methodical when litigation proves necessary. Contingency-fee representation is available in qualifying matters—no fee unless a recovery is obtained—while alternative fee arrangements are considered when appropriate.

Rickard Masker, PLC, remains steadfast in prioritizing client objectives. Counsel is candid, responsive, and calibrated to goals, timelines, and risk tolerance. Strategies emphasize dignity in transition, restoration of wages and benefits, and accountability for unlawful conduct—delivered discreetly and with consistent communication.