John R. Branson

Kim represents life science companies (including both publicly held and privately owned international pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies), clinical research organizations (CROs), academic medical centers, hospital systems, and non-profit research foundations in a wide range of matters related to medical research.

Douglas F. Halijan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Douglas F., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tricia M.Y. Tweel is an attorney in Memphis, Tennessee with Harris Shelton PLLC whose practice centers on trusts and estates. For more than a decade, she has assisted individuals and families with estate planning , probate administration, and trust-related matters. She works with clients to understand their personal and financial goals and helps them develop estate plans designed to address those priorities. Tricia advises clients on a range of estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, ...

Brad’s practice focuses on Insurance Law, Litigation – Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers. In addition, he handles matters involving commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance defense, tort litigation, corporate and finance issues, receiverships, government relations, and consulting. He represents clients from Jackson, Tennessee and across the Southeast through his work with Rainey, Kizer, Revie...

Ashley D. Cleek is a medical malpractice defense attorney based in Jackson, Tennessee, with more than 20 years of experience representing healthcare professionals and organizations. He focuses his practice on Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, handling a wide range of matters involving allegations of medical negligence in both litigation and settlement contexts. Ashley represents physicians, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare providers, providing thoughtful analysis and practic...

Mr. Less is the Chair of the Butler Snow Task Force for the Construction Industry and concentrates his practice in all aspects of Construction Law, including drafting and negotiating design contracts, construction contracts, and various other construction industry related agreements. He provides legal problem solving advice to clients while projects are under construction and represents clients in disputes, both in court and alternative dispute resolution.

Lawrence J. Laurenzi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Lawrence J., 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 Lawrence J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Quay has more than 30 years of experience representing the transactional, commercial interests, and financing of private and public companies with complex corporate and financial structures; financial institutions; and private equity funds. From early in his career, Mr. Quay has provided legal advice and assisted in mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity financings; technology procurement, licensing and sales; aircraft leasing and financing; strategic alliances; and venture transaction...

Mr. Womack has been practicing law for nearly thirty years. Although the focus of his practice is in environmental law, he has experience in a variety of civil litigation matters, including antitrust, construction negligence, construction claims, commercial disputes and tort liability. Mr. Womack has practiced environmental law for nearly twenty years. In that time he has been active in the Environmental Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association (serving as Chairman of the Section in 2006-...

Ross E. Webster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ross E., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ross E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.