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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...

Mr. Overstreet is an Equity Member located in our Memphis office concentrating his practice in general civil litigation and insurance defense. He has experience in a wide spectrum of cases involving trial and appellate practice in both Tennessee State and Federal Courts. Mr. Overstreet is also licensed in Mississippi. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT WORK Represent Insurance Companies in coverage analysis and declaratory judgment actions regarding coverage disputes Represent Insureds Business Owners in ...

Will Perry is a highly skilled and experienced trial and appellate lawyer and former trial judge whose practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He has represented businesses and governmental entities in litigation, arbitration, and mediation in more than a dozen states; tried bench and jury trials in state and federal courts; and argued before state and federal courts of appeal. From June 2021 to September 2022, Will served as a Tennessee Chancery ...

Claire McClain Cissell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Claire McClain practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Claire McClain Cissell 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 Claire McClain Cissell is held by other lawyers.

David Cocke has served as counsel for secured creditors, debtors, unsecured creditors committees, and bankruptcy trustees in both business liquidations and reorganizations, and he has litigated many complex business cases in federal, state and bankruptcy courts. This extensive experience gives him a unique ability to serve his clients' bankruptcy and litigation needs. Mr. Cocke practices in the areas of commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and election law. He was honored by Super Lawyers in th...

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.

Mr. Vescovo, a shareholder in the firm’s Memphis office, practices in the area of civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal courts. He has defended claims involving employment law, medical malpractice, product liability, and workers’ compensation. Mr. Vescovo is an experienced trial attorney and a regular speaker on trial practice. He has tried over 135 jury cases to verdict in state and federal courts.

Mr. Carney's practice is grounded in federal, state, and local tax codes and regulations. He works directly with clients in employee benefits, tax planning, and estate planning. He understands the need to navigate these complex laws while providing options for each unique situation. His practice areas include but are not limited to the following: Employee and welfare benefit plans of private, tax-exempt, and governmental employers Other post-employment benefit trusts Executive compensation Co...

Richard D. Bennett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard D. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Richard D. Bennett since 2013. 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 Richard...

Geoffrey A. Lindley is a Member with Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, P.L.C., in Jackson, Tennessee. He has been associated with the firm since earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2001. Geoffrey’s practice focuses on Employment Law – Management and Municipal Law, representing employers and governmental entities throughout West Tennessee and beyond. In his employment law practice, Geoffrey advises management on a wide range of la...