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Dr. Seth Ogden focuses his practice on patent litigation and the protection of clients’ trade secrets. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and chemical technology industries. His scientific background and years of experience in the laboratory give him a unique insight when working with clients in these industries. Seth litigates intellectual property cases throughout the country, in inter partes review proceedings before the U.S. Patent Tria...

Michael A. Cottone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Michael A. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Cottone 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 Michael A. Cottone is held by other lawyers.

John Rodgers helps employers solve their employment-related problems. His practice is three-fold. First, he counsels clients on the numerous situations that can arise related to their employees, including termination and disciplinary decisions, reasonable accommodation issues under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), wage-and-hour issues under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state law, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) problems. His goal is to work with clients in a pract...

Elisa M. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Elisa M. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Elisa M. Harris 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 Elisa M. Harris is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer S. Rusie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer S. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer S. Rusie since 2018. 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 Jennifer S. Rusie is held by other lawyers.

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...

Dewey Branstetter has represented a broad range of individuals and entities, but his practice concentrates on utility and municipal issues; employment matters, including employee benefits issues; and complex litigation. Mr. Branstetter has extensive experience advising and representing utility districts, municipalities, and utility related entities such as Tennessee 811. He recently appeared before the Utility Management Review Board and successfully defended against the first ratepayer petit...

Kim Brown’s practice focuses in the area of commercial transactions, including commercial lending, real estate finance and development, leasing, public and private finance, and condominium development and conversions. Mr. Brown is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law with honors. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Business with high honors and was elected to the Beta Gamma Sigma national business honor society. Mr. Brown is a member of the Nashv...

Sam Miller advises, protects and defends businesses and individuals involved in intellectual property and technology transactions and disputes. Mr. Miller has served as lead trial counsel for a wide range of clients from individuals to small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in nearly 150 cases involving copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, right of publicity, false advertising, internet defamation or other technology-related matters. Prior to founding the growing firm of Miller Legal...

Mark Westlake works with entrepreneurs, individuals and businesses to minimize their state and federal tax liabilities. In the area of business tax counseling, Mark advises clients to effectively organize and establish entities where tax burdens are a principal concern. He also represents these clients in structuring, negotiating, documenting and implementing transactions that are sensitive to tax ramifications. Mark is regularly called upon to resolve tax controversies of all sizes and level...