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LISA A. KRUPICKA is a member of the law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, in Memphis, where she heads the firm’s Labor and Employment Law group. She received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Rhodes College, and her J.D. degree, with high honors, from Duke University where she was a member of the Duke Law Journal and the Order of the Coif. From 1986 to 1987, she was law clerk to the Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons (then United States District Judge for the Western District o...

Edd is an Of Counsel attorney with Spicer Rudstrom in the Memphis office. He focuses on litigation throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. Edd primarily practices in the areas of employment law, healthcare liability, insurance defense litigation, and products liability. He is also a Tennessee Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He received all league honors three years as a tight end on t...

Susan Callison is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee whose practice focuses on Trusts and Estates . For more than 45 years, Susan Callison has advised individuals and families on trust, estate, and income tax planning. Her work often involves helping clients plan for the transfer of wealth while addressing personal, financial, and tax considerations. In addition to traditional estate planning, Ms. Callison regularly assists with matters related to privately held busine...

Joshua B. Lawhead is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Real Estate Law. Joshua B. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua B. Lawhead since 2016. 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 Joshua B. Lawhead is held by other lawyers.

Thaddeus S. Rodda, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Thaddeus S. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Thaddeus S. Rodda, Jr. 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 Thaddeus S. Rodda, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

G. Rice Byars, Jr. is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee who focuses his practice on Trusts and Estates . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in this area and advises individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning and probate-related matters. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Rice assists clients with estate planning, probate administration, and asset protection strategies. His work often involves structuring complex and high-v...

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.

Donald E. Bourland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Donald E. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Donald E. Bourland since 2015. 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 Donald E. Bourland is held by other lawyers.

Michael G. McLaren is a partner at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C. He practices in the areas of federal and state litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability, insurance coverage, environmental law, and vaccine law. Mike has been admitted to the Tennessee Bar, U.S. Claims Court, U.S. District Court for the Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supre...

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-...