Katharine B. Fischman

Katharine B. Fischman

(615) 953-9839
kfischman@simsfunk.com

Education

  • J.D., Indiana University Maurer School of Law
  • B.A., Tulane University

Bar Admissions

  • Tennessee

Clerkship

  • Hon. Barbara D. Holmes, United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Selected Experience

  • Representation of corporation and individuals in shareholder derivate action
  • Representation of small business owners in contract and payment disputes
  • Representation of property owners in boundary and encroachment litigation
  • Representation of property buyers in construction defect litigation
  • Representation of municipality in internal investigation
  • Representation of insurance companies and insureds in insurance coverage litigation
  • Representation of small businesses in employment disputes
  • Representation of multiple charter schools in internal investigations and appeals of charter contract disputes
  • Representation of global pharmaceutical corporation in environmental liability litigation

Professional Activities

  • Nashville Bar Association
  • Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum Graduate (2022), Steering Committee Member (2022–25), Steering Committee Chair (2025 to present)
  • Nashville Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (2017 to present), Committee Chair (2023–25)
  • Lawyers Association for Women, Marion Griffin Chapter - Member (2017 to present), Committee Chair (2021–25), Executive Board Member (2026 to present)
  • Harry Phillips American Inn of Court -Associate (2019–22)

Katharine’s practice focuses on complex business disputes in both state and federal courts. She represents individuals and companies in commercial litigation matters involving real estate, construction, insurance coverage, education and healthcare.

Katharine received her law degree, cum laude, from Indiana University Maurer School of Law and her bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from Tulane University. Before joining Sims|Funk, Katharine worked in the Nashville office of a national law firm and most recently as a career clerk for Hon. Barbara D. Holmes of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Recent News

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Sims|Funk has received three top tier rankings in the 17th Edition (2027) of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Tier 1 “Bet-the-Company” Litigation Tier 1 Commercial Litigation Tier 1 Criminal Defense: White-Collar Tier 1 Litigation- Securities Tier 3 Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Firms are recognized for professional […]

Schott Selected for NBF Leadership Forum Class of 2027

Sims|Funk attorney Cole Schott is one of a select group of 21 attorneys participating in the Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum (NBFLF). This program, designed for attorneys in their first three to eight years of practice, focuses on developing leadership skills and addressing local legal and community issues through monthly workshops and activities. The NBFLF […]

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Eleven Sims|Funk attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  Notably, Samuel P. Funk has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” in Trade Secrets Law for Nashville, one of the highest individual honors Best Lawyers® bestows, given to only one lawyer per practice area, per metro region. […]

Sims|Funk Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Rankings

Once again, Sims|Funk has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide for Litigation: General Commercial — with Samuel Funk and W. Scott Sims each ranked Band 1, the highest distinction awarded. This recognition carries special weight because it reflects the voices of our clients and peers. Chambers described our team as “highly professional, knowledgeable […]

Sims|Funk Successfully Defends Am Law 100 Firm

The United States Circuit Court for the Sixth Circuit recently affirmed summary judgment obtained by Sims|Funk attorneys Scott Sims, Michael O’Neill and Erik Lybeck in a legal malpractice action against an Am Law 100 firm where the “case within the case” involved complex breach of fiduciary duty claims under Delaware law.  This win continues Sims|Funk’s […]