Mark Vorder-Bruegge, Jr.

Ms. Hagerman’s practice focuses on employment litigation and complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on matters pending in federal court. She has represented clients in cases involving employment discrimination, wage and hour class actions, civil rights, products liability, insurance coverage and numerous areas of commercial law. Ms. Hagerman also advises clients on a variety of employment matters including non-solicitation and non-competition agreements, employee hand...

Danny is an experienced, aggressive and solutions-oriented trial attorney in complex commercial matters, including matters in highly regulated industries. He has fought for clients obtaining successful verdicts in disputes concerning breach of contract, closely held businesses, unfair competition, construction, intellectual property and real estate related cases.

William J. Wyatt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. William J., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard Underwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Richard, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Less is the Chair of the Butler Snow Task Force for the Construction Industry and concentrates his practice in all aspects of Construction Law, including drafting and negotiating design contracts, construction contracts, and various other construction industry related agreements. He provides legal problem solving advice to clients while projects are under construction and represents clients in disputes, both in court and alternative dispute resolution.

Jim McColgan serves as Of Counsel in our office in Memphis, Tennessee, and he concentrates his practice on medical malpractice defense and appellate work. With three decades of experience in both civil and criminal courts, Jim protects the rights of hospitals, urgent care clinics, physicians, CRNAs, nurse practitioners, risk management professionals, physician groups, administrative staff, insurers, and other health care professionals in complex and high-exposure litigation in state and feder...

James Stephen King is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Tax Law. James Stephen, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John C. Ryland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. John C., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J. Matthew Kirby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. J. Matthew, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric Hudson focuses his practice on the defense of mass tort litigation for pharmaceutical, medical device and other product manufacturers. He has extensive experience defending federal multidistrict litigation and state court consolidated litigation throughout the United States. He has served as lead counsel for manufacturers in nationwide MDLs as well as nationwide coordinating counsel in a number of mass torts. Eric also has an extensive settlement practice throughout the United States, an...