Joseph M. Koury

Geoffrey is a member of the Business Services Group and the Finance, Real Estate and Restructuring Group and focuses his practice on commercial real estate and finance, mergers and acquisitions, business formation and planning, and consensual reorganizations outside bankruptcy. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by BL Rankings, Best Lawyers in America® for his work in real estate law.

Lawrence J. Laurenzi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Lawrence J. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence J. Laurenzi since 2020. 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 Lawrence J. Laurenzi is held by other lawyers.

Russell Jackson represents management in employment-related matters on federal, state, and local levels. Russell's representation includes claims relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, restrictive covenants, wage and hour violations, unemployment compensation, and other aspects of the employee-employer relationship under federal and state employment laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA and the OSH Act. Russell also closely works with employer...

Doug is a member of Butler Snow’s Business Services Group. He is a trusted advisor to financial institutions and corporate clients, with a practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities law and regulatory compliance. Doug counsels banks, holding companies and other businesses on complex transactions and compliance matters involving federal and state regulatory agencies. He also provides strategic guidance to boards of directors and senior executives navigating critical busines...

Jason’s practice is focused on the representation of public and private companies, developers and lenders (and private equity sponsors) in finance, real estate and economic development matters, including infrastructure and utility-scale energy projects. He frequently represents companies that are expanding or relocating to Tennessee and has extensive experience with complex finance and economic development transactions, including transactions involving federal and state tax credits, pay...

Andy Raines understands that clients need effective representation to ensure that their property taxes are fair and equitable. He knows that property taxes are a significant, and often burdensome, expense that can dramatically affect the bottom line. He is committed to and has focused his practice on utilizing the property tax appeal process as a vehicle to achieve relief for taxpayers. Mr. Raines has represented taxpayers in property tax appeals for over 35 years. During that time he has bee...

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...

Will Podesta is a shareholder in the Memphis office. He practices in the areas of health care liability and general civil litigation. Mr. Podesta graduated magna cum laude from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2017. During his tenure, he served as business editor of Volume 47 of the University of Memphis Law Review and was a volunteer income tax preparer in the Vita Clinic. Prior to law school, Mr. Podesta earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance and suppl...

Ross E. Webster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ross E. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Ross E. Webster since 2019. 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 Ross E. Webster is held by other lawyers.

Richard Underwood ’s litigation practice concentrates in the areas of general civil litigation, commercial, employment, and personal injury litigation. He has represented clients throughout the South. Mr. Underwood has tried more than 150 jury trials to verdict and has tried cases in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Georgia, in both state and federal courts. He has tried all types of cases, including employment (age, race, and sex discrimination), wrongful termin...