About Bryce M
Bryce M Hardin took a steady, conventional route into the law. He completed his undergraduate studies in political science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, finishing in 2008 after beginning in 2004. He then enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University’s John J. Duncan, Jr. School of Law in 2009 and earned his J.D. in 2013. The timeline shows a focused progression from politics and public affairs into legal practice.
After law school, Hardin built his practice around trial work and appellate matters. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and in the Federal Circuit. He joined the Knoxville Bar Association in 2013 and maintains that membership. Those ties to the local bar reflect a professional life retained in the region where he trained and began his career.
Early case work involved state-level litigation and routine courtroom duties. Over time, the docket expanded to include more complex civil litigation and appeals. Hardin’s background in political science informs a methodical approach to statutory and administrative questions. He leans on courtroom experience for strategy and on appellate practice for written advocacy. Colleagues describe his style as practical and detail-oriented; he favors careful preparation over rhetorical flourish.
Hardin’s practice encompasses a mix of trial-level disputes and federal appellate matters. He handles briefs, motions, and oral argument when cases progress beyond the trial court. The Federal Circuit jurisdiction adds a specialized appellate dimension; that court’s docket often requires attention to technical legal points and close statutory reading. At the state level, his work follows the rhythms of Tennessee civil procedure and state trial practice.
Outside of litigation, Hardin has maintained local professional connections through the Knoxville Bar Association. He participates in the association’s activities and uses that network to stay current on local rules and practice trends. The combination of local engagement and federal appellate experience shapes how he approaches client matters and case planning.
He currently practices at Bear Litigation PLLC, where his work centers on civil litigation in Tennessee and appeals in the Federal Circuit.
