John E.B. "Jeb" Gerth

Erika Barnes is a member of the firm's Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy Service Group and the Business Litigation Service Group. Erika is certified as a specialist in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. Erika represents creditors and franchisors in bankruptcy cases nationwide. She also has experience representing creditors' committees and Chapter 11 trustees. Erika handles real estate curative litigation and complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal co...

Sharon O. “Sheri” Jacobs concentrates her practice in the areas of Environmental Law and Administrative Law. Sheri has administrative, environmental law, environmental litigation experience at the federal, state and local levels, as well as with administrative agencies. This experience includes matters associated with sustainability, solid and hazardous waste, Brownfield redevelopment, underground storage tanks, water pollution, environmental citizen suits, Superfund remediation p...

Patrick Dylan Witherington is the founder of Witherington Law PLLC in Nashville, Tennessee, where he focuses his practice on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs . For more than 20 years, he has represented individuals and families who have suffered injuries and losses caused by the negligence of others. His practice is dedicated to helping clients pursue compensation after serious accidents and navigate the legal process with clear communication and personal attention. A lifelong resident...

Ryan practices complex commercial litigation. Among other high-stakes business disputes, he has recently litigated covenants not to compete and trade secrets, commercial real estate transactions, contract disputes, business torts, and shareholder and corporate-governance issues. In 2025, Ryan was named the “Lawyer of the Year” in Nashville for real estate litigation. Ryan’s practice includes antitrust litigation, in which he represents large corporate clients in courts aroun...

Michael R. Griffin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael R. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Griffin since 2026. 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 Michael R. Griffin is held by other la...

Jon Harris is a trusted counselor to employers in all aspects of their labor and employment law needs. He also spends a significant amount of his practice defending companies in data privacy class actions. Jon has gained repeated recognition for his responsiveness and problem-solving prowess. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Jon tailors solutions to a client’s business needs and risk tolerance. Jon is known as a strategic advisor and zealous advocate in employment matters, incl...

Jon Skeeters represents clients in business transactions. His primary focus is on advising publicly traded and privately held companies in the healthcare industry in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, securities and corporate finance matters, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and syndications. Jon's experience includes work with hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, diagnostic imaging centers, cancer centers, urgent care centers and home health and hospice agencies. He works with...

Darrick O’Dell is a seasoned, AV-rated litigation attorney. He has practiced for over 15 years and has extensive jury trial and courtroom experience. He represents insurance companies and their insureds, as well as self-insured companies, in serious litigation involving premises liability, retail and hospitality defense, construction damage, insurance coverage, employment practices liability, and other complex litigation including sexual assault and wrongful death claims. Darrick began ...

Bob Wood has been with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP since 1983. He is a former member of the firm's Board and has served as the firm's Managing Director, and he has also served as the Managing Partner of the Nashville Office. Bob is a member of the Firm's Diversity Committee. Bob is primarily involved in commercial real estate and commercial lending transactions, including workouts, turn-arounds and the acquisition, development and disposition of distressed real estate assets and loans. B...

Lisa Ramsay Cole is President and Managing Shareholder of Lewis Thomason, where she provides firmwide leadership focused on strategic growth, governance, and long-term sustainability. She works closely with the Board of Directors to guide business planning, talent development, and operational excellence across the firm’s offices and practice groups. She also serves as Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Nashville office. Ms. Cole serves as the firm’s General Counsel, overseei...