Brian M. Dobbs

Austin McMullen approaches his clients’ projects with a zeal to discover creative solutions to their problems. For Austin, the difficult and complex issues prove to be the most interesting and drive him to figure out all the contours of the law to help his clients. Focusing his practice on bankruptcy law, government relations, and commercial litigation, Austin represents creditors and Chapter 11 debtors; candidates in election contests; and clients involved in federal, state and local p...

George H. Cate, III, focuses his practice in civil litigation, crisis management, and representing corporations and individuals in connection with government and internal investigations. His civil litigation experience includes matters arising from a broad range of commercial and business transactions, misappropriation of trade secrets and other intellectual property disputes, non-competition and related business tort litigation, disputes under the False Claims Act, insurance litigation, bank...

Tom Russell represents clients in the areas of governmental liability, civil rights defense, personal injury and business litigation. He represents the interests of municipalities, government entities and school boards on tort liability claims, wrongful death suits, personal injury and civil rights claims. Tom’s experience in personal injury defense includes motor vehicle, premises liability and construction accidents. Tom is dedicated to designing tangible solutions to even the most co...

Brittany Hopper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brittany practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Brittany Hopper since 2024. 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 Brittany Hopper is held by other lawyers.

Charles H. Williamson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Health Care. Charles H. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Charles H. Williamson since 2021. 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 Charles H. Williamson is held by other lawyers.

Bryan Howard III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Bryan practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan Howard III since 2011. 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 Bryan Howard III is held by other lawyers.

Paige Lyle counsels clients from corporations and governmental entities to small family-owned businesses on the day to day legal ramifications of managing a workforce. A seasoned litigator with a fierce commitment to her clients, Paige has a broad base of legal experience that makes her an irreplaceable asset to any litigation team. Paige understands that litigation can be alarming and uncomfortable for clients. To make the process as smooth as possible, she strives to be accessible and respo...

Paige I. Bernick is a shareholder in Lewis Thomason's Nashville office. Paige primarily works with the Transportation Practice Group. Paige also concentrates her practice in complex civil litigation, including gig economy issues, commercial and business disputes, and employment matters. Prior to private practice, Paige served over four years as a trial attorney for the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor, in Nashville. In that role, she represented the Secretary of Labor in liti...

Gayle Malone, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Gayle practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Gayle Malone, Jr. since 1997. 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 Gayle Malone, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Washko is the Managing Shareholder of the Nashville office. Ms. Washko represents management in a wide variety of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, FMLA, FLSA, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and covenant not to compete cases. Ms. Washko has served as lead counsel in jury trials in both state and federal courts. In addition to her litigation experience, Ms. Washko also conducts training on employment issues, drafts and review...