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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...

Tonya Williams Scharf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Tonya Williams, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tonya Williams is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Beth Evans Vessel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Beth Evans, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beth Evans is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Print Bio An accomplished attorney and Professor of Contracts, Eric sees litigation as an opportunity to protect his clients’ business and personal interests, to advance critical principles of justice and fairness, and to help people in times of crisis and need. Eric focuses his practice on contract disputes, white-collar criminal defense, antitrust, and civil rights cases. He has briefed multiple matters before the United States Supreme Court and has tried over a dozen jury trials. In ...

Companies and individuals rely upon Mike Yopp to guide them through the ever-changing landscape of state and federal taxation, partnerships, limited liability companies and general business law. Mike advises clients on both strategy and implementation regarding a broad variety of tax issues including: Corporate tax Estate Planning Partnership tax State and local tax (SALT) Trust and estate matters Conservatorships and guardianships

Timothy L. Warnock is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law - Music and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Timothy L., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura Baker is a Shareholder with the Law Offices of John Day, P.C. She has spent more than 12 years representing clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and tort litigation across the state. She has successfully represented clients in hundreds of injury cases including motor vehicle, wrongful death, and slip and fall accidents, as well as medical negligence and products liability cases. Laura's reputation and experience have earned her several accolades. Laura has been selected as one of...

Dudley M. West is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Dudley M., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dudley M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Sauer advises investors, developers, managers, and owner-operators in large-scale, multi-state portfolio transactions, as well as single-asset deals. Clients value her insight and experience in a wide variety of real estate, finance and corporate transactions. REITs and other public and private companies benefit from her client-first approach in the purchase, sale, leaseback, development, management, leasing and financing of raw land and improved assets. She has significant transact...

Jay Hardcastle advises hospitals, surgery centers, physicians (with a particular emphasis in radiology), long-term care providers, imaging centers, cancer centers and other participants in the health care industry in connection with joint venture formation, general regulatory issues, corporate matters, and the purchase and sale of health care facilities. Jay also focuses on drafting contracts for providers and physicians, advising clients on Medicare and Medicaid issues, providing assistance ...