Marykate E. Williams

Craig’s practice focuses exclusively on labor relations and employment law on behalf of employers and management. His practice regularly includes Title VII and other employment discrimination litigation, FLSA and state wage and hour litigation, trade secrets and non-competition disputes, collective bargaining issues, and alternative dispute resolution. Craig’s recent experience includes obtaining dismissals of lawsuits alleging race discrimination, gender discrimination, retaliato...

Mark Carver practices primarily in the areas of real estate, finance and corporate law. He regularly works on real estate matters such as acquisitions and dispositions, development, leasing, zoning, title insurance and financing. Mark also frequently represents both borrowers and lenders on loan transactions, including serving as Tennessee counsel on many multi-state deals. He regularly represents bank trust departments on real estate matters. His practice also involves providing general busi...

Autumn L. Gentry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Autumn L., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Autumn L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Terri L. Nolan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law. Terri L., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Terri L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bob Wood has been with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP since 1983. He is a former member of the firm's Board and has served as the firm's Managing Director, and he has also served as the Managing Partner of the Nashville Office. Bob is a member of the Firm's Diversity Committee. Bob is primarily involved in commercial real estate and commercial lending transactions, including workouts, turn-arounds and the acquisition, development and disposition of distressed real estate assets and loans. B...

Vincent B. Lillegard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Vincent B., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vincent B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael R. Griffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael R., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tyler Chance Yarbro brings her extensive experience in courtroom advocacy to advise and assist clients with their litigation needs. She maintains a diverse litigation practice, in areas involving employment law, probate, personal injury, and criminal defense. Yarbro has been selected by her peers for inclusion in the 2016-2018 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America©. She is currently listed in the three fields including labor and employment litigation. She was a member of the 2012 TBA L...

David Joffe practices in the areas of employee benefits, executive compensation, and employment law. He is the Chairperson of the Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP.

Mark Smith’s clients include hospitals, doctors and other health care providers throughout the state of Tennessee. He handles the defense of medical negligence claims and suits involving allegations of wrongful death and catastrophic injuries with the potential for significant financial exposure. Other practice areas include general, commercial, estate and appellate litigation, as well as high-exposure plaintiff’s personal injury cases. Mark has practiced law 32 years, including m...