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David N. Garst, B.Arch., J.D., is a shareholder in the Lewis Thomason Nashville office, where he serves a pivotal role as the chair of the Construction Law Practice Group and on the firm’s Board of Directors. Mr. Garst’s legal practice is focused on general construction law, with emphases on architects’, engineers’ and surveyors’ professional liability, construction defect litigation, design and construction contract negotiation, and professional discipline. With...

Specializing in family law, my sole focus is to understand the complexities of your individual case and bring it to a quick, private and peaceful resolution. Family court judges are overloaded and often don’t have the time to take a deep dive into each family’s unique situation; this is often to the detriment of the family members, who suffer through courtroom conflicts that are dragged out — and which lead to steep bills. For that reason, I frequently work with our clients ...

Chris Whitson’s practice covers the areas of corporate, commercial, sports and entertainment, financings, executive employment, and land use planning. His primary concentration lies in general corporate representation with an emphasis on financings, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. He has acted as corporate counsel to numerous small, medium and large companies in commercial spaces ranging from charter schools to investment banking to automotive parts. However, ...

Shannon Bettis Nakabayashi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Shannon Bettis practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon Bettis Nakabayashi 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 Shannon Bettis Nakabayashi is held by other lawyers.

Will Bishop represents clients in a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, restructurings and joint ventures. He also advises public and private companies on securities compliance and anti-trust matters. Will has led transactions across a variety of industries, including energy, solar, telecommunications, online retail, maritime and financial services. Over Will's career, he has developed a particular emphasis on representing eme...

Douglas J. Sanderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law. Douglas J. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas J. Sanderson 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 Douglas J. Sanderson is held by other lawyers.

Kevin P. Durkin is a nationally recognized personal injury attorney and partner at Clifford Law Offices with a 45-year track record of achieving groundbreaking results. He has successfully represented clients in transportation accidents, premises liability, and medical malpractice, and is especially known for his work in international aviation litigation, as well as his involvement in nearly every major commercial airline crash over the past four decades, often serving as lead counsel. Four D...

L. Kelly Frels is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Government Relations Practice. L. Kelly practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized L. Kelly Frels 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 L. Kelly Frels is held by other lawyers.

Sarah K. Quinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Sarah K. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah K. Quinn 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 Sarah K. Quinn is held by other lawyers.

Linnette Flannigan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Linnette practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Linnette Flannigan 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 Linnette Flannigan is held by other lawyers.