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Bill Harbison works primarily in the areas of corporate law and trusts and estates. He also handles litigation in those same practice categories. A cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, Bill received his bachelor’s degree with highest honors in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Neal Graham is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee whose practice centers on business transactions, Health Care Law , and Tax Law . With an undergraduate degree in accountancy and licensure as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Mississippi, Neal brings a strong financial and tax perspective to legal matters involving business operations, structuring, and regulatory considerations. Neal represents clients in a wide range of business transactions, including mer...

Ben practices within the Regulatory and Government Practice Group focusing on general insurance and captive insurance matters.

James T. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. James T. practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized James T. Williams since 2015. 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 James T. Williams is held by other lawyers.

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...

Nicholas C. Stevens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Nicholas C. practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas C. Stevens since 2027. 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 Nicholas C. Stevens is held by ot...

Kannon C. Conway is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kannon Conway is a civil litigation attorney with more than 20 years of experience representing businesses, insurers, and property owners in contested matters. His practice includes Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, eminent domain, construction disputes, property litigation, business disputes, and breach of cont...

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...

Paul Edwards represents real estate developers, investors, family corporations, and lending institutions. Mr. Edwards's main focus is transactional work, concentrating on corporate and real estate law. Recent representation matters as lead counsel: Negotiated and structured sale of $115 million company Advised company in regulatory matters with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Lender counsel in $30 million asset-based loan in Florida Negotiation and sale of multiple shopping centers througho...

Philip N. Elbert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Philip N. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Philip N. Elbert since 2021. 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 Philip N. Elbert is held by other lawyers.