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Taylor A. Cates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Taylor A., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew Thornton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Matthew, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley D. Cleek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Ashley D., who practices law in Jackson, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Greg Grisham has over 25 years of successful experience counseling and representing employers in all aspects of workplace law in Tennessee and across the United States. He has helped employers avoid claims, charges and lawsuits with a focus on preventative practices. Preventative practices include counseling in situations involving discipline, termination, demotion, promotion and other workplace changes in the terms and conditions of employment, harassment investigations, wage and hour compli...

Philip E. Mischke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Philip E., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philip E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Geoffrey A. Lindley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Municipal Law. Geoffrey A., who practices law in Jackson, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Geoffrey A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carl I. Jacobson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Carl I., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carl I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Danny is an experienced, aggressive and solutions-oriented trial attorney in complex commercial matters, including matters in highly regulated industries. He has fought for clients obtaining successful verdicts in disputes concerning breach of contract, closely held businesses, unfair competition, construction, intellectual property and real estate related cases.

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...