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Bill Nichol concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, the drafting of wills and trusts, and probate and estate administration. He also has been involved in succession planning for closely held and family-owned businesses as well as general corporate transactions. From 2007 to 2010, he served on the board of trustees of his alma mater, the University of the South. Mr. Nichol was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the field of Tr...

Matthew Thornton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Matthew practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Thornton 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 Matthew Thornton is held by other lawyers.

Joshua B. Lawhead is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Real Estate Law. Joshua B. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua B. Lawhead since 2016. 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 Joshua B. Lawhead is held by other lawyers.

J. William Pierce, Jr. is a Member of the firm and is in the Real Estate, Secured Lending and Banking Practice Group. Mr. Pierce concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, secured lending, and other business transactions. In the area of commercial real estate, Mr. Pierce represents developers of office buildings, shopping centers, warehouse properties and all other types of real estate. He is experienced in the leasing of real estate, including the representation of bot...

William J. Wyatt is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . His practice includes Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Will Wyatt devotes a significant portion of his practice to representing municipalities and public entities. He regularly defends municipalities, their officers, and employees in civil rights litigation, employment disputes, inverse condemnation claims, and matters arising under the Tennessee Governme...

Robert C. Starnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Robert C. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Robert C. Starnes since 2024. 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 Robert C. Starnes is held by other lawyers.

Lauren M. Fuchs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Lauren M. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren M. Fuchs since 2023. 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 Lauren M. Fuchs is held by other lawyers.

Maggie Roney is a shareholder at Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office with a diverse and successful litigation practice spanning West Tennessee. With a focus on defending clients in healthcare liability, transportation, product liability, and personal injury litigation, Maggie has earned a reputation for securing favorable outcomes at every stage, from pre-suit through the appellate process. She is an accomplished trial attorney with extensive trial experience in complex cases. Her litigatio...

George J. Nassar, Jr., concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, tax planning and business transactions. He currently serves as Chair of the firm's Business, Tax and Estate Planning Practice Group. Mr. Nassar has over 30 years of experience in the practice of law. His areas of expertise include estate planning and formulation of sophisticated tax planning and wealth transfer techniques for clients with significant domestic and international holdings. He counsels clie...

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...