Jennifer H. Noonan

Mr. Malone focuses his practice on telecommunications, public utilities, governmental relations, commercial litigation and administrative law.

Kendra Samson is a partner in Barton’s Nashville office. Kendra advises clients on how to avoid costly litigation, with a practice focused on employment law and commercial litigation. She believes the most effective legal counsel begins with building strong relationships—taking the time to understand a client’s business, their people, and their unique challenges. By investing in that knowledge, Kendra is able to craft practical, business-focused strategies that aim to resolv...

Patrick Witherington is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patrick, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marcus Marion Crider is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Marcus Marion, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marcus Marion is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary Taylor Gallagher is a trial lawyer in GSRM’s Litigation and Labor and Employment sections. Mary Taylor has tried jury and nonjury cases in state and federal courts throughout Tennessee. In addition to general business litigation, Mary Taylor focuses her practice on the defense of employers in the railroad, transportation and healthcare industries. Mary Taylor advises clients on issues of labor and employment law compliance, including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA),...

Howard Herndon is a nationally recognized thought leader in the fintech and electronic payment systems space, known for his strategic counsel to next-generation businesses, financial sponsors, and key stakeholders. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Howard is widely recognized for the pivotal role he has played in establishing the city as a growing fintech hub. He is highly respected both locally and nationally and is frequently sought after to speak at major industry events across the country. W...

Talbott Ottinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Talbott, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Talbott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rebecca Blair is a Problem Solver. Having litigated cases in state and federal courts for twenty-five years, Rebecca understands that litigation is about solving a problem. Whether the litigation is the means for solving the problem or litigation is the problem, Rebecca knows that what her clients need is a solution. Rebecca knows that no one enters into litigation lightly. Litigation is time-consuming, expensive, and stressful, but sometimes necessary. Rebecca knows how much is at stake for ...

John Myers' practice focuses on a wide variety of commercial finance, corporate and commercial law matters, with an emphasis on representing institutional lenders, investors and businesses in commercial lending (including real estate lending) transactions and creditors' rights and insolvency matters; business acquisitions and dispositions and debt/equity investments; and general contracting and commercial law matters. John has significant experience with the Uniform Commercial Code, including...

Mr. Harwell focuses his practice on commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and crisis management. Through the years he has been involved in many cases receiving national attention. He has been counsel for numerous public officials including judges, governors, congressmen, state senators, mayors and state attorneys general. For the last several years, he has represented Pilot Flying J, the sixth largest private company in the country, regarding numerous issues arising out of the ...