Darryl D. Gresham

Mr. Wehner is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC and has been with the firm since 1996. He is based in Jackson, Tennessee, where he represents healthcare professionals and healthcare entities in a wide range of litigation and regulatory matters. His practice focuses on Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, working with physicians, surgeons, dentists, chiropractors, hospitals, clinics, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other healthcare providers involv...

Taylor A. Cates is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Taylor A. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Taylor A. Cates since 2020. 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 Taylor A. Cates is held by other lawyers.

Mark E. Beutelschies is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Economic Development Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Mark E. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Mark E. Beutelschies since 2013. 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 E. Beutelschies is held by other lawyers.

Laura Deakins, a shareholder in the Memphis office, focuses her civil litigation practice primarily on the defense of corporations, as well as doctors and hospitals in healthcare liability matters. She has extensive appellate experience, arguing and briefing many matters before the appellate courts. Prior to joining Lewis Thomason, Ms. Deakins served four years as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Holly Kirby on both the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals where she w...

George J. Nassar, Jr., concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, tax planning and business transactions. He currently serves as Chair of the firm's Business, Tax and Estate Planning Practice Group. Mr. Nassar has over 30 years of experience in the practice of law. His areas of expertise include estate planning and formulation of sophisticated tax planning and wealth transfer techniques for clients with significant domestic and international holdings. He counsels clie...

Kevin Baskette is a shareholder based in Lewis Thomason's Memphis office and is a member of the Board of Directors. Kevin practices in Mississippi and Tennessee and is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator. As an accomplished trial and appellate lawyer, Kevin focuses his practice on healthcare liability, construction law, transportation law, products liability defense, and personal injury litigation. Having successfully litigated numerous civil matters to verdict at all trial levels of M...

A major focus of Mr. Crawford's practice is serving as a client relationship manager, advising clients on conflict avoidance, risk management and practice coordination. He is also a member of the Firm's Commercial Litigation Group and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation including financial institution and general business disputes.

Melissa A. Maravich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Insurance. Melissa A. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa A. Maravich 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 Melissa A. Maravich is held by ...

Wendy Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law. Wendy practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Wendy Smith 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 Wendy Smith is held by other lawyers.

Bert Wolf is a tax lawyer, and a member of the firm's Business Services and Trusts & Estate Groups. He assists individuals and organizations at every stage of business, from formation and raising capital to tax structure and operations planning, and the development of all types of growth strategies – including acquisitions, mergers, and reorganizations. He regularly consults with clients concerning succession planning, wills, trusts and estate planning, buy/sell agreements, risk ass...