Erica V. Penley

Chuck Mataya has developed a focused practice of litigation and counseling in various areas of labor and employment law, including the defense of class, collective individual actions in both state and federal courts. Chuck acts as a lead counsel for prominent employers throughout the United States in the counsel and defense of employment and labor claims, including claims of wrongful discharge, breach of an employment contract, illegal discrimination under the various federal and state laws, ...

Bill represents people who have been injured in matters involving medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, defective products, and trucking/motor vehicle collisions. In his 39 years as a trial lawyer, he has successfully tried and resolved claims for individuals or their families who have been catastrophically injured or killed due to dangerous and defective products, gas explosions, negligent medical treatment, reckless operation of tractor-trailer trucks, bars over...

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

Dominick R. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Dominick R., 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 Dominick R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

After graduating from law school in 1987, Tom Davis began his legal career at Ogletree Deakins and is currently the practice group leader of the firm’s Traditional Labor Practice Group. Mr. Davis represents employers in all aspects of employment law matters with a primary focus on the area of traditional labor law. He assists clients in maintaining union-free work environments through the implementation of cutting-edge, positive employee relations programs and creative leadership educat...

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.

J. Ross Hutchison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. J. Ross practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized J. Ross Hutchison since 2027. 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. Ross Hutchison is held by other lawyers.

Austin McMullen approaches his clients’ projects with a zeal to discover creative solutions to their problems. For Austin, the difficult and complex issues prove to be the most interesting and drive him to figure out all the contours of the law to help his clients. Focusing his practice on bankruptcy law, government relations, and commercial litigation, Austin represents creditors and Chapter 11 debtors; candidates in election contests; and clients involved in federal, state and local p...

David G. Thompson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Corporate Law. David G. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized David G. Thompson since 2021. 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 David G. Thompson is held by ot...

Rascoe Dean is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial and appellate lawyer whose practice focuses on complex civil litigation, white collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, and regulatory compliance. Rascoe represents individuals, companies, and non-profits in civil matters and a broad range of investigative, regulatory, and enforcement matters before the Department of Justice, state authorities, and other regulatory agencies. He recently represented Kilmar...