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James Looper serves as Co-Managing Partner for our Nashville office. He is currently licensed in Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky. In addition to being licensed in a number of states, James handles complex litigation as a part of the National Trial Counsel team across the country. James’ practice is centered on medical-related issues, complex litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and health care, and he has had numerous jury trials in multiple states. Prior to attending law school...

Lee Johnston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Lee practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Lee Johnston since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lee Johnston is held by other lawyers.

E. Brent Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. E. Brent practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized E. Brent Hill since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which E. Brent Hill is held by other lawyers.

Kyle Doiron is an experienced construction attorney and litigator with a nationwide practice. He represents owners, developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in the many unique legal demands of the construction industry. He regularly serves clients in industries such as healthcare, hospitality, retail, transportation, manufacturing, public works, mixed-use, multifamily, and residential development. If a project involves a hard hat and steel toes, there is a good chance Kyle has or i...

Chris Puri has established himself as a nationally recognized professional in the area of long term care and senior housing. As a leader in both the provider community and within the ranks of long term care attorneys, Chris’s industry experience and depth of knowledge in long term care allows him to provide clients with a comprehensive, full-service practice capable of handling the full array of legal issues for those providers. He takes an active role in both helping to develop long te...

Richard Underwood ’s litigation practice concentrates in the areas of general civil litigation, commercial, employment, and personal injury litigation. He has represented clients throughout the South. Mr. Underwood has tried more than 150 jury trials to verdict and has tried cases in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Georgia, in both state and federal courts. He has tried all types of cases, including employment (age, race, and sex discrimination), wrongful termin...

Joshua Porte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Joshua practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Porte since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joshua Porte is held by other lawyers.

Bill Neely practices primarily in the areas of partnership and corporate taxation, transactional tax planning, and executive compensation. He regularly provides advice on the structure and implementation of taxable and nontaxable acquisitions and has assisted in the formation and operation of numerous venture capital, real estate and hedge funds. He also routinely consults with companies on their executive compensation plans. From 2007 through 2022, Bill served as general counsel of Health Se...

Bill Norton focuses his practice in the business bankruptcy area, dealing in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, creditor rights and insolvency. He first became familiar with the bankruptcy law from his Dad who was a noted scholar and Bankruptcy Judge in Atlanta, Georgia. Bill went to Vanderbilt Law School intending to practice in bankruptcy law and has done so since 1984. Over more than 25 years of practice of bankruptcy and insolvency law, Bill has represented just about every kind of client i...

Jennifer Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Robinson since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jennifer Robinson is held by other lawyers.