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Nathan Sanders is a Neal & Harwell attorney whose practice focuses on appellate matters, a broad array of civil litigation disputes, and white-collar criminal cases. He is recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2021 for Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Nathan also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to pro bono matters and has been recognized multiple times as an Attorney for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Prior to joining Neal & Harwell, Nathan was ...

Thomas W. Lawless earned his JD in 1980 from the Nashville School of Law and was admitted to practice in Tennessee in 1981. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Tennessee as well as the Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He is a board certified Creditors’ Rights Law Specialist by the American Board of Certification and the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Speci...

Matthew R. Burnstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Matthew R. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew R. Burnstein since 2010. 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 R. Burnstein is held by other lawyers.

Donald B. Stuart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Tax Law. Donald B. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Donald B. Stuart 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 Donald B. Stuart is held by other lawyers.

Travis Swearingen assists his clients with their most complex and high stakes legal problems. Travis is a trial lawyer with first chair experience representing clients in healthcare, drug and medical device, and construction litigation. Travis also represents leading healthcare institutions across Tennessee with their regulatory, licensure and Certificate of Need matters. Most recently, he has helped lead the defense of significant mass tort litigation for a Fortune 50 medical device manufact...

Paige Lyle counsels clients from corporations and governmental entities to small family-owned businesses on the day to day legal ramifications of managing a workforce. A seasoned litigator with a fierce commitment to her clients, Paige has a broad base of legal experience that makes her an irreplaceable asset to any litigation team. Paige understands that litigation can be alarming and uncomfortable for clients. To make the process as smooth as possible, she strives to be accessible and respo...

Laurence M. Papel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law, Corporate Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Laurence M. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Laurence M. Papel since 2007. 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 Laurenc...

John Day is a Tennessee personal injury attorney and accomplished trial lawyer with more than 40 years of experience representing people who have been seriously injured and families who have lost loved ones. As the founder and owner of The Law Offices of John Day, P.C., John represents clients throughout Tennessee in personal injury and wrongful death cases, including matters involving medical malpractice, product liability, and other forms of negligence. A career in law was a natural path fo...

First and foremost, Teresa is a relationship partner for her corporate clients in the employment defense space, and a very practical "problem solver." She is constantly trying to figure out how to connect her clients to resources that can make their job easier, help them navigate through tricky employment and HR issues, as well as connecting them to the excellent attorneys at Constangy throughout the U.S. In her 19 years of practice as a defense-side employment litigation attorney (all 19 yea...

Joy B. Longnecker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Joy B. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Joy B. Longnecker since 2025. 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 Joy B. Longnecker is held by other lawyers.