George T. "Buck" Lewis

Mr. Womack has been practicing law for nearly thirty years. Although the focus of his practice is in environmental law, he has experience in a variety of civil litigation matters, including antitrust, construction negligence, construction claims, commercial disputes and tort liability. Mr. Womack has practiced environmental law for nearly twenty years. In that time he has been active in the Environmental Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association (serving as Chairman of the Section in 2006-...

James Cresswell, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. James practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized James Cresswell, Jr. 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 James Cresswell, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Edward J. McKenney, Jr. is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He has decades of experience representing public and private clients in civil litigation in both state and federal courts. His practice focuses on municipal law , employment law defense, education law, business litigation , personal injury matters, and contract disputes. His recognized practice areas include Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Municipal, and Municipal Law. Mr. McKenney has been with ...

Jerry O. Potter is a Memphis, Tennessee attorney with more than four decades of experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution . At Harris Shelton PLLC , his work has included representing clients in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants matters, as well as assisting parties in resolving complex disputes through mediation. His approach to the practice of law centers on preparation, careful attention to detail, and thoughtful evaluation of each...

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.

Jeff Weintraub is the managing partner of the Memphis office. He is a trial attorney who has represented employers in more than 59 jury and bench trials in the private and public sectors in employment-harassment/discrimination and retaliatory discharge lawsuits alleging violations of public policies and statutes, such as the False Claims Act. Jeff also handles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges, wage and hour cases, labor cases, and enforcing non-competes in all federal an...

Charles F. Newman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, First Amendment Law, Litigation - Environmental and Litigation - First Amendment. Charles F. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Charles F. Newman since 1991. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recogn...

Caren Beth Nichol is a member of Evans Petree’s Property Tax Group where she litigates commercial property tax appeals before state boards of equalization and state courts. From 2017-2018 she served as President of Evans Petree PC, a full-service law firm founded in 1907 that has grown to include 49 attorneys. Prior to being elected President, Caren served as the firm’s Secretary, as a Director for over 15 years, and as Chair of the Marketing Committee and Litigation Practice Grou...

Patricia “Tricia” Adrian is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. She advises businesses, developers, lenders, and property owners on a wide range of transactional matters, with a practice that includes Real Estate Law , economic development projects, mergers and acquisitions , and commercial transactions. Known for a practical and approachable style, Tricia works closely with clients to navigate complex deals and move transactions forward efficiently. A sign...

Marye Helen Owen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Marye Helen practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Marye Helen Owen since 2008. 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 Marye Helen Owen is held b...