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Mark L. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mark L. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Mark L. Miller 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 Mark L. Miller is held by other lawyers.

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...

Hunter Branstetter helps clients favorably resolve thorny disputes, minimize the chance of future issues, and maximize success if problems do arise. His practice consists primarily of litigation; representing utilities, municipalities, and related entities; and certain aspects of business law. His trial and dispute resolution experiences range widely from contract claims to civil rights, corporate disputes to commercial litigation, condemnation/eminent domain to construction, antitrust to adm...

John Titus has extensive experience in public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, proxy contests and tender offers, corporate mergers and acquisitions, and corporate financing transactions for businesses in a variety of industries, including health care, financial institutions, manufacturing, technology, hospitality services and others. He frequently functions as general counsel to his clients, advising on all aspects of corporate, securities and business law matters. He advi...

W. David Bridgers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Environmental Law and Health Care Law. W. David practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized W. David Bridgers 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 W. David Bridgers is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Cottone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Michael A. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Cottone 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 Michael A. Cottone is held by other lawyers.

Jaz Boon is a member of the firm’s Litigation practice, counseling clients on various business disputes and commercial matters, as well as environmental and health and safety compliance. Prior to joining the firm, Jaz served as an Assistant General Counsel at Bridgestone Americas, Inc. where he provided legal advice and support for the environmental, health and safety, and sustainability needs of the business. He began his legal career at a prominent Nashville law firm, where he was a m...

Jay Hardcastle advises hospitals, surgery centers, physicians (with a particular emphasis in radiology), long-term care providers, imaging centers, cancer centers and other participants in the health care industry in connection with joint venture formation, general regulatory issues, corporate matters, and the purchase and sale of health care facilities. Jay also focuses on drafting contracts for providers and physicians, advising clients on Medicare and Medicaid issues, providing assistance ...

J. Cole Dowsley, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. J. Cole practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized J. Cole Dowsley, Jr. 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 J. Cole Dowsley, Jr. is held by other la...

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...