Bryan W. Metcalf

Donald B. Stuart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Tax Law. Donald B., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donald B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rick Nickels is a member of the firm’s Tax and Trusts and Estates practice groups. Rick practices at the intersection of business, tax and estate planning. A significant portion of his practice involves advising private companies and their owners, directors and executives on an array of state and federal tax, governance and corporate matters. Rick regularly assists with matters ranging from early-stage structure and funding to mid-stage buyouts and divorces to late-stage exits. He has s...

Michael Johnson is a business and intellectual property attorney with Johnson Evans & Headrick PC in Nashville, Tennessee. He advises entrepreneurs, creative companies, and technology-driven businesses on commercial transactions, intellectual property strategy, and commercial disputes. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Copyright Law, particularly where business operations intersect with intellectual property and creative industries. Michael represents startups, growth-stag...

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

Jay H. Knight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Jay H., 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 Jay H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin Tran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Kevin, 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 Kevin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lida Griest Alsobrooks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Lida Griest, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lida Griest is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Van East represents clients on matters involving closely held business entities, including formations, conversions, mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, as well as restructuring ownership and control. He has represented clients in purchasing and selling a variety of businesses, including home-building, real estate development, manufacturing, and restaurant entities. Van routinely organizes limited liability companies, corporations and partnerships for a variety of business purposes, includ...

Brent Hannafan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brent, 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 Brent is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Henry Walker focuses his practice on state utility regulation with emphasis in the fields of telecommunications, wastewater services, pipelines and natural gas. He represents utility clients in proceedings before state public service commission throughout the southeast. Prior to joining Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Henry was the General Counsel for the Tennessee Public Service Commission for 13 years. He also worked for the United States Department of Justice and as an Assistant District Att...