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Laura Deakins, a shareholder in the Memphis office, focuses her civil litigation practice primarily on the defense of corporations, as well as doctors and hospitals in healthcare liability matters. She has extensive appellate experience, arguing and briefing many matters before the appellate courts. Prior to joining Lewis Thomason, Ms. Deakins served four years as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Holly Kirby on both the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals where she w...

Harley Steffens’ practice, though focused in real estate, has included general corporate transactions, health care, and securities matters. Harley represents commercial real estate developers, public and private corporations, investment companies, family offices, and lending institutions including state and national banks and insurance companies. Development clients include local, regional, and national developers, as well as landlord and tenants in retail, industrial, and office leases...

Laurel C. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Laurel C. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Laurel C. Williams 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 Laurel C. Williams is held by other lawyers.

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...

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

Rusty Reviere maintains a civil trial practice with an emphasis on Insurance Law, including first-party bad faith defense, premises liability, professional negligence, insurance fraud, construction disputes, bodily injury claims, and insurance coverage matters. He represents clients in high-exposure and complex litigation in both state and federal courts across Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, and Louisiana. Rusty has also handled a wide range of appellate ...

As a member and former Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Finance, Real Estate & Restructuring Group, Jeb works with companies and individuals in business reorganizations, litigation, workouts and bankruptcy proceedings.

Bachelors Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Vanderbilt University at age 19 in 1986 Graduate of the University of Chicago School of Law in 1990 Attorney at Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis, Nashville’s largest law firm (1990-1994) Ranked 6th best immigration lawyer in the world by Who's Who in Corporate Immigration Law, the research arm of the International Bar Association and the ABA International Section. Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (1990 to present) Past Chairman, T...

Tannera Gibson focuses on employment law, municipal law, healthcare liability, and commercial and business litigation. Ms. Gibson has extensive litigation and trial experience, and significant experience in conducting investigations and presiding over administrative matters. She is currently the Secretary/Treasurer of the Memphis Bar Association, is an active member of the community, and maintains a solid pro bono practice.

Michael Rafferty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Rafferty 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 Michael Rafferty is held by other lawyers.