Blanchard E. Tual

Jared is a Member with Spicer Rudstrom in the Memphis office who focuses on litigation throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. He graduated cum laude from Lambuth University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and then graduated cum laude with a J.D. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. He served as an editor for the Tennessee Law Review and was recognized with the Jerry J. Phillips Best Comment award for his scholarly article that was published in the Tennessee Law R...

Amber Isom-Thompson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Amber, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amber is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey L. Griffin is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Litigation - Health Care, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. His practice focuses on representing health care providers, organizations, and businesses in complex disputes and regulatory matters. Managing legal issues that arise in the health care environment can be challenging. With nearly two decades of exper...

After graduating from the University of Virginia Law School in 1975, Mr. Cocke moved to Clarksdale, MS to begin practicing in a general litigation firm. In 1982, Mr. Cocke and Mr. Merkel left that firm and established Merkel & Cocke, P.A., and since that time the emphasis of Mr. Cocke's practice has progressed more and more toward medical malpractice. At the present time his practice is exclusively devoted to handling medical negligence cases for the plaintiff, either as a result of direc...

John A. Bobango is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Tax Law and Venture Capital Law. John A., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geograp...

William J. Wyatt is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . His practice includes Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Will Wyatt devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing municipalities and public entities. He regularly defends municipalities, their officers, and employees in civil rights litigation, employment disputes, inverse condemnation claims, and matters arising under the Tennessee Governme...

Richard J. Myers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Richard J., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley D. Cleek is a medical malpractice defense attorney based in Jackson, Tennessee, with more than 20 years of experience representing healthcare professionals and organizations. He focuses his practice on Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, handling a wide range of matters involving allegations of medical negligence in both litigation and settlement contexts. Ashley represents physicians, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers, providing thoughtful analysis and practic...

Charles focuses his practice on healthcare regulatory, transactional and operational issues for local, regional and national entities, including hospitals, physician organizations, dialysis and other providers. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell .

John I. Houseal, Jr., concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation, including health care and construction. In addition, his practice also focuses on compliance, ERISA, and insurance coverage. A significant portion of his practice involves representing clients regarding compliance with federal and state laws, as well as in the litigation of construction related issues. Practice includes: State and Federal Court Litigation Construction Litigation ERISA Litigation and Consultation Antit...