Erika Stinnett

Drawing on her business background and innate ability to relate to people, Marissa uses her experience to solve diverse and complex family law matters. She helps clients find solutions that preserve their relationships with their children and protect their financial interests. She is adept at understanding the intricate financial and relational issues of divorce and other family law matters. Serving as a neutral mediator, Marissa has had tremendous success in successfully resolving cases for ...

Taylor K. Wirth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Taylor K., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer Weaver is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care and Qui Tam Law. Jennifer, 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 Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mike Brent's practice focuses primarily on business law, where he represents clients in a wide range of transactional, regulatory and operational matters. Although his practice includes clients in a variety of industries, he places an emphasis on the representation of health care providers (both for-profit and not-for-profit) and investors, especially those involved in the long term care and senior housing industries, as well as lenders to the health care community. He has represented numerou...

Jeffrey Zager is an attorney at Neal & Harwell who focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and appeals. Jeffrey represents plaintiffs and defendants in high stakes litigation in a variety of industries and legal areas, including complex business disputes, catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, class actions, and constitutional litigation. He was included in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Medical Malpractic...

Ben Katz is a fintech attorney in Bradley’s Litigation, Banking and Financial Services, and Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice groups. He serves as a trusted advisor and outside general counsel to companies in the electronic payments industry. Ben also serves automotive industry clients in various bankruptcy and restructuring, including matters that involve supply chain crises that threaten production. In addition, his practice includes representing various stakeholders in comple...

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...

Walter Neilsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Walter, 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 Walter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew B. Mattingly advises clients in their endeavors related to commercial real estate, commercial lending transactions and general business matters. The majority of his practice is concentrated on real estate-related transactions with an emphasis on real estate acquisition and development and commercial leasing transactions. Mr. Mattingly regularly serves as counsel to both landlords and tenants in the lease negotiation process, with a specific emphasis on the representation of institutio...

John's practice exercises his extensive experience in the deployment and recovery of debt and equity capital and in commercial law. His practice includes business formations, acquisitions and dispositions, distressed asset investing, private equity transactions, mezzanine lending, commercial lending, creditor's rights, loan workouts and recoveries, lender liability, securitizations, the Uniform Commercial Code, and commercial law generally. John’s practice spans a wide range of differen...