Adam G. Smith

Mr. Harwell focuses his practice on commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and crisis management. Through the years he has been involved in many cases receiving national attention. He has been counsel for numerous public officials including judges, governors, congressmen, state senators, mayors and state attorneys general. For the last several years, he has represented Pilot Flying J, the sixth largest private company in the country, regarding numerous issues arising out of the ...

J. Christopher Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. J. Christopher, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With over thirty years of experience in trial and appellate litigation, Donald has handled more than 400 appeals in state and federal courts, including over 20 cases in the Tennessee Supreme Court. Now focusing his practice primarily on appellate work and trial consulting, Mr. Capparella uses experience gained from serving as trial counsel in over 150 trials, many of them before a jury, to advise lawyers on the challenges they face at trial and to achieve the best possible outcomes at the app...

Charlie Sanger advises clients in the areas of commercial finance, real estate and creditors' rights. Charlie represents owners, investors, manufacturers and commercial developers in the acquisition, development and disposition of various types of projects, including the sale of distressed businesses. He represents commercial lenders and developers in all phases of purchasing, developing and constructing various types of real estate projects. A significant portion of Charlie’s practice ...

David practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and commercial real estate involving hospitals and other healthcare businesses. During the past 15 years, David has represented numerous publicly traded and privately held healthcare companies in transactions involving the purchase, sale or lease of more than 200 hospitals across the country with a combined value of more than $5 billion. He regularly represents healthcare companies in all aspects of their real estate operation...

David Marks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. David, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Miranda K. Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Miranda K., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Miranda K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ronald G. Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Compliance Law and First Amendment Law. Ronald G., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ronald G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stuart is a Senior Member in the Nashville office of Stites & Harbison and a member of the firm's Business Services Group. He has experience in a wide variety of corporate transactions, including domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs and divestitures, joint ventures and strategic investments. His experience includes M&A transactions in various industry groups, including telecommunications, healthcare services, retail and distribution and manufacturing. Stuart's c...