James L. "Jim" Holt, Jr.

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...

Keenan is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, he served as the Deputy Civil Chief in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee. Currently, his practice focuses in the areas of complex commercial litigation, conducting internal investigations for clients in various industries and defending clients in white-collar prosecutions. Keenan is an experienced litigator and trial attorney. He has represen...

Paul R. Lawler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Paul R., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brett Hughes is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. His practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in a wide range of litigation and dispute-related matters. Brett regularly works with companies on commercial litigation, business disputes, contract matters, employment issues, non-competition agr...

Paul E. Prather represents management exclusively in all areas of employment and labor relations, including state and federal employment litigation and in administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the United States Department of Labor.

Karen S. Koplon is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . Her practice focuses on defending physicians, hospitals, nurses, nursing homes, and other health care providers in professional negligence claims. Karen’s background provides her with a practical understanding of the medical field, as she is the daughter of a physician and married to a physician. These experiences have given her insight into the day‑to‑day realities of medical practice and the complexities i...

Mark E. Beutelschies is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Economic Development Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Mark E., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Mark Field is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. R. Mark, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Donald E. Bourland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Donald E., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donald E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

LeeAnne M. Cox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. LeeAnne M., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LeeAnne M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.