Curtis L. Fisher

Member

Nashville

(615) 742-7892

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Curtis L. Fisher

Curtis L. Fisher

Member

Nashville

(615) 742-7892

cfisher@bassberry.com

https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/fisher-curtis-l/

Curtis Fisher advises public and private companies on all aspects of employee benefits, including the design, drafting and operation of qualified plans and health and welfare benefit plans. A significant amount of his practice is devoted to employee benefit and executive compensation matters related to merger and acquisition transactions. In the past year alone, Curtis has provided advice in more than 60 merger or acquisition transactions. Additionally, Curtis routinely advises clients on executive compensation matters, including the application of Section 409A to employment agreements, equity arrangements and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.

Curtis frequently represents clients on employee benefit matters involving the IRS, Department of Labor and the Pension and Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), including litigation, plan audits, and correction programs.

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Memberships

American Bar Association

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Young Leaders Council of Nashville — Fall 2010

Nashville Children’s Theatre — Board Member

Curtis Fisher advises public and private companies on all aspects of employee benefits, including the design, drafting and operation of qualified plans and health and welfare benefit plans. A significant amount of his practice is devoted to employee benefit and executive compensation matters related to merger and acquisition transactions. In the past year alone, Curtis has provided advice in more than 60 merger or acquisition transactions. Additionally, Curtis routinely advises clients on executive compensation matters, including the application of Section 409A to employment agreements, equity arrangements and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.

Curtis frequently represents clients on employee benefit matters involving the IRS, Department of Labor and the Pension and Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), including litigation, plan audits, and correction programs.

Memberships

American Bar Association

American Health Law Association (AHLA)

Young Leaders Council of Nashville — Fall 2010

Nashville Children’s Theatre — Board Member

Representative Experience
  • Synchronous Health Sold to Thriveworks

    Representation of Synchronous Health, a behavioral healthcare company, in its sale to Thriveworks, one of the nation’s leading providers of mental health services.

  • LFM Capital Forms New Industrial Platform, American Automation Group

    Representation of LFM Capital in the acquisitions of Southern Tooling, Inc. and Tuttle, Inc. to collectively form an automation solutions platform, American Automation Group. Terms of these transactions were not disclosed.

  • Red Oak Compliance Solutions Acquires SiteQuest Compliance

    Representation of Red Oak Compliance Solutions, a software solutions compliance company, in its acquisition of SiteQuest Compliance, a respected compliance monitoring and website surveillance software firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Instinct Science, a Portfolio Company of Mainsail Partners, Acquires VetMedu

    Representation of Instinct Science, LLC, a portfolio of Mainsail Partners in its acquisition of VetMedux, a trusted education and point-of-care information company for more than 260,000 veterinarians worldwide. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Quisitive Technology Solutions Sold to BUSA Acquisition Co.

    Representation of Quisitive Technology Solutions Inc., a premier Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions provider, it its sale of BankCard USA Merchant Services, Inc., to BUSA Acquisition Co., a Nevada incorporated entity owned by a consortium of current employees of BankCard. Terms of this transaction were not disclosed.

  • AdvancedRx Acquires Automated Healthcare Solutions

    Representation of AdvancedRx, a vertically integrated pharmacy services platform, in its acquisition of Automated Healthcare Solutions, a portfolio company of ABRY Partners and an in office dispensing developed proprietary billing and collections software. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Ponder & Co. Sold to Kaufman, Hall & Associates

    Representation of Ponder & Co., a financial and strategic advisory firm focused primarily on the healthcare industry, in its sale to Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, a healthcare and higher education management consulting and advisory services firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

  • Reinsurance Group of America Public Offering

    Representation of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a leading global provider of traditional life and health reinsurance and financial solutions in its $650,000,000 public offering of 5.750% senior notes due 2034. Underwriters included BofA Securities, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC.

  • Hibbett, Inc. Acquired by JD Sports Fashion for $1.1B

    Representation of Hibbett, Inc., an athletic-inspired fashion retailer, in its pending acquisition by JD Sports Fashion plc, a leading global omnichannel retailer of sports fashion brands. Under the terms of the merger agreement announced April 23, 2024, JD Sports will acquire all outstanding shares of Hibbett for $87.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate enterprise value of approximately $1.1 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to Hibbett stockholder approval, required regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other customary conditions to closing.

  • WindRose Health Investors Acquires Cardio One
    We represented WindRose Health Investors, a healthcare private equity firm, as regulatory counsel in its acquisition of Cardio One, Inc.,...
Representative Experience
Publications
Past Events
Media Mentions & Firm News
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Earns Prestigious Recognitions for Deal Work in 2024
    September 30, 2024 | The M&A Advisor, PitchBook, Legal 500, IFLR1000
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Earns Recognition from The M&A Advisor and PitchBook for Deal Work
    November 29, 2023 | The M&A Advisor, PitchBook
  • Attorney Spotlight: Curtis Fisher
    January 6, 2020 | Attorney Spotlight
Publications
  • Manufacturing & Industrial: Outlook & Trends
    October 23, 2024 | Firm Publication
  • Welfare Plan Class Action Litigation Underscores Importance of Minding Your Fiduciary Duties
    April 16, 2024 | HR Law Talk Blog
  • Top 10 Physician Practice Management Transactional Structure and Operational Challenges
    April 12, 2023 | Firm Publication
  • Changes to Section 162(m) Affecting Deferred Compensation Arrangements
    October 22, 2020 | HR Law Talk Blog
  • IRS, EBSA and PBGC Provide Further COVID-19 Relief for Benefit Plans
    May 7, 2020 | HR Law Talk Blog
  • COVID-19: CARES Act Changes to Retirement Plans, Health Plans and other Employee Benefits
    June 30, 2020 | Firm Publication
  • COVID-19: Health and Welfare Plan Issues
    March 26, 2020 | Firm Publication
  • COVID-19: Deferred Compensation Plans and Executive Agreements FAQs
    March 26, 2020 | Firm Publication
  • COVID-19: Impact on Employee Benefit Plans
    June 30, 2020 | Firm Publication
  • COVID-19: Employer Health Insurance Expansion Under the FFCRA
    March 26, 2020 | Firm Publication
  • COVID-19: Retirement Plan FAQs
    March 26, 2020 | Firm Publication
  • The IRS Provides Updated Guidance on Hardship Distributions
    March 27, 2017 | HR Law Talk Blog
  • Benefitting You
    April 30, 2014
  • Benefitting You
    February 11, 2014
  • Law360 Publishes Article Related to FICA Tax Refunds Court Decision
    October 24, 2012
  • Fritz Richter and Curtis Fisher Author Article on Initiatives to Encourage Retirement Savings
    January 5, 2010
Media Mentions & Firm News
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Earns Prestigious Recognitions for Deal Work in 2024
    September 30, 2024 | The M&A Advisor, PitchBook, Legal 500, IFLR1000
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Earns Recognition from The M&A Advisor and PitchBook for Deal Work
    November 29, 2023 | The M&A Advisor, PitchBook
  • Attorney Spotlight: Curtis Fisher
    January 6, 2020 | Attorney Spotlight
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Announced as Winner in Two Categories at the 18th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
    December 3, 2019 | The M&A Advisor
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Announced as Winner of the 17th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
    November 9, 2018 | The M&A Advisor
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Announced as Winner at 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards
    November 16, 2017
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Named a Finalist in Four Categories for The M&A Advisor Awards 2015
    November 19, 2015
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Recognized by The M&A Advisor for Transaction of the Year
    November 24, 2014
  • Law 360 Reports Engility’s Definitive Agreement to Acquire TASC
    October 28, 2014
  • Healthcare Team Assists AmSurg with $2.35 Billion Acquisition
    June 3, 2014
  • Bass, Berry & Sims Announces New Members
    February 28, 2011
Accolades

University of Toledo Law Review — Managing Director

Accolades

University of Toledo Law Review — Managing Director

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  • University of Toledo College of Law - J.D., 2001

    magna cum laude
    Order of the Coif

  • Eastern Michigan University - B.S., 1995
Education
  • University of Toledo College of Law - J.D., 2001

    magna cum laude
    Order of the Coif

  • Eastern Michigan University - B.S., 1995

  • Tennessee, 2004
  • Ohio (inactive)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 2002
Admissions
  • Tennessee, 2004
  • Ohio (inactive)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 2002