James B. "Jim" Summers

Stephen L. Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Stephen L. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen L. Anderson since 2018. 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 Stephen L. Anderson is held by other lawyers.

Charles S. Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Charles S. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Charles S. Mitchell 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 Charles S. Mitchell is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Clark is licensed in Tennessee and Kentucky and maintains a general civil trial practice with a focus primarily on medical malpractice defense. He serves on the firm's Board of Directors and is chair of the firm's Healthcare Practice Group. He has tried numerous civil lawsuits to verdict, and he has briefed and argued cases before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court. Mr. Clark is a Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator.

Kerby Bowling has practiced labor and employment law exclusively since 1980. After graduating from law school, Mr. Bowling began waging his own campaigns against organized labor. The principles and the universe of forces at play in the workplace during a union campaign have become Mr. Bowling's lifelong study. Mr. Bowling believes that his experience as a labor lawyer gives him a keener insight into the countless employment issues confronting human resource managers in a wide variety of work ...

John focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and governance, and commercial real estate development and finance.

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...

Claire McClain Cissell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Claire McClain practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Claire McClain Cissell since 2019. 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 Claire McClain Cissell is held by other lawyers.

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.

James L. Kirby is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . His practice focuses on complex civil disputes and professional liability matters, including Commercial Litigation , Construction Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. He represents businesses, health care providers, professionals, and individuals in matters that involve significant financial and operational concerns. Mr. Kirby regularly handles litigation in both stat...

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, ...