Derek W. Mullins

Tom Hayslett maintains a commercial practice that covers real estate transactions, business-to-business commercial agreements, commercial finance transactions and general business counsel to closely owned enterprises. Tom’s practice includes representing buyers, sellers, developers and owners of retail shopping centers, office buildings, hospitality properties, manufacturing and warehouse facilities, and residential developments; as well as representing manufacturers, processors, profes...

Matt Jannerbo, Chair of Miller & Martin's Corporate Department and its Emerging Business Group, focuses his practice on start-up and emerging companies, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions and general business representation. Mr. Jannerbo advises clients with respect to mergers and acquisitions of middle-market companies on a nationwide basis. He represents both buyers and sellers in transactions generally ranging in size from $5 million to $50 million and works with financial buyer...

After graduating from law school, Jonathan D. Stewart joined Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC in 2003 and became a partner in 2011. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he represents clients in Insurance Law, with a practice that includes insurance defense, arson and fraud defense, first-party insurance coverage, first-party litigation, and mediation services. Over the years, Jonathan’s work has concentrated primarily on first-party insurance coverage matters and related litigation. He...

Gary Massey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Gary practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Gary Massey 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 Gary Massey is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Smith has a broad-based practice with emphasis in antitrust, business, healthcare, utility and telecommunications law. His extensive experience includes handling trial and appellate work in state and federal courts as well as regulatory, transactional and legislative assignments for clients in each of these sectors. Mr. Smith has more than forty years’ experience in assisting individuals and business clients with all aspects of their legal representation. He serves as outside counse...

Doug Johnson concentrates his practice on trademarks, technology and patents and on intellectual property litigation. He negotiates software licensing and technology agreements for both technology companies and end users. Mr. Johnson also coordinates trademark prosecution and administration, patent prosecution and administration, patent portfolio strategies, and intellectual property litigation for companies with international brands primarily in the food, sports, carpet and consumer products...

Merrill Nelson advises clients on a wide variety of corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital financing and general corporate contracting. Merrill has advised purchasers and sellers in business transactions in the manufacturing, healthcare, video production and industrial supply industries, among others. He has also counseled both founders and investors in negotiating private equity investments for startup and emerging companies. Additionall...

Alston Hamilton concentrates his practice in the area of corporate law, with an emphasis on venture capital, private equity and mezzanine finance, mergers and acquisitions and securities law. He represents venture capital investors and mezzanine lenders in initial and later stage financings and the on-going management of those investments. He represents companies in their formation, issuances of their equity and debt securities and in their merger and acquisition transactions. He has handled ...

James F. Logan, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. James F. practices law in Cleveland, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized James F. Logan, Jr. since 1993. 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 James F. Logan, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Jimar A. Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Jimar A. practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jimar A. Sanders 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 Jimar A. Sanders is held by other lawyers.