Bryan K. Smith

Jonathan P. Lakey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jonathan P. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan P. Lakey since 2019. 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 Jonathan P. Lak...

Jason’s practice is focused on the representation of public and private companies, developers and lenders (and private equity sponsors) in finance, real estate and economic development matters, including infrastructure and utility-scale energy projects. He frequently represents companies that are expanding or relocating to Tennessee and has extensive experience with complex finance and economic development transactions, including transactions involving federal and state tax credits, pay...

Scott B. Peatross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Scott B. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Scott B. Peatross 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 Scott B. Peatross is held by other lawyers.

Brad Gilmer is a trial attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . Throughout his career, he has represented clients in jury trials and complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. His practice focuses heavily on defending health care providers and organizations in professional negligence claims and other civil litigation. Brad’s work in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants involves representing hospitals, long-term care facilities, drug and alcohol rehabilitati...

John J. Cook is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. John J. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized John J. Cook since 2025. 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 John J. Cook is held by other lawyers.

Harley Steffens’ practice, though focused in real estate, has included general corporate transactions, health care, and securities matters. Harley represents commercial real estate developers, public and private corporations, investment companies, family offices, and lending institutions including state and national banks and insurance companies. Development clients include local, regional, and national developers, as well as landlord and tenants in retail, industrial, and office leases...

John Burleson is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC in Jackson, Tennessee. He has been associated with the firm since earning his law degree, with honors, from the University of Tennessee in 1983. His practice includes representing employers and management in Employment Law matters, Labor and Employment Litigation, and Workers’ Compensation Law for employers. Mr. Burleson is a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator, a designation he obtained in 2013. He is one of a limited...

Paula serves as Butler Snow's Practice Management Partner and Chief Operations Officer. She represents local, regional and national lenders and borrowers in a variety of real estate and asset-based loan transactions, including loan syndications and participations.

Kim represents life science companies (including both publicly held and privately owned international pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies), clinical research organizations (CROs), academic medical centers, hospital systems, and non-profit research foundations in a wide range of matters related to medical research.

David Porteous' primary areas of practice are commercial real estate and mergers and acquisitions. He also practices in the areas of commercial lending, general corporate law, residential real estate, construction contracts, and tax-deferred exchanges. In the area of commercial real estate, he has represented both buyers and sellers of apartment complexes, office buildings, and hotels, and has represented both landlords and tenants in connection with commercial leases. He was editor-in-chief ...