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Robert K. Alvarez is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . His practice includes Health Care Law and Tax Law , and he has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in these areas. Robert became counsel at Harris Shelton in 2022 and has more than four decades of legal experience. He was admitted to the Mississippi bar in 1978, the Tennessee bar in 1980, and the United States Tax Court in 1985. His practice encompasses estate planning, business and corporate planning, ...

Matthew Thornton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Matthew practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Thornton 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 Matthew Thornton is held by other lawyers.

Michael P. Coury is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Michael P. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Coury 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 ...

Mary Margaret Petrinjak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Nonprofit / Charities Law. Mary Margaret practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Margaret Petrinjak since 2023. 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 Mary Margaret Petrinjak is held by other lawyers.

After graduating from the University of Virginia Law School in 1975, Mr. Cocke moved to Clarksdale, MS to begin practicing in a general litigation firm. In 1982, Mr. Cocke and Mr. Merkel left that firm and established Merkel & Cocke, P.A., and since that time the emphasis of Mr. Cocke's practice has progressed more and more toward medical malpractice. At the present time his practice is exclusively devoted to handling medical negligence cases for the plaintiff, either as a result of direc...

Richard D. Bennett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard D. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Richard D. Bennett 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 Richard...

David S. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. David S. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized David S. Jones 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 David S. Jones is held by other lawyers.

Will Podesta is a shareholder in the Memphis office. He practices in the areas of health care liability and general civil litigation. Mr. Podesta graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2017. During his tenure, he served as business editor of Volume 47 of the University of Memphis Law Review and was a volunteer income tax preparer in the Vita Clinic. Prior to law school, Mr. Podesta earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance and suppl...

C. Michael Adams, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. C. Michael practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized C. Michael Adams, Jr. 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 C. Michael Adams, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

As an attorney and a C.P.A., Adam keenly understands client transactions and financial instruments. He provides restructuring and reorganization counsel to debtors, creditors, and trustees. Adam is well versed in bankruptcy court and bankruptcy appellate procedure and law.