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A partner based in our Nashville office, Kenneth S. Byrd is an experienced trial attorney at Lieff Cabraser, obtaining several large jury trial verdicts against Big Tobacco over the past several years. He received the Tennessee Association for Justice’s 2015 Paladin Award for his successful litigation against cigarette manufacturers R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Philip Morris USA Inc., and Lorillard Tobacco Company in Florida federal courts. The Paladin Award is TAJ’s highest hon...

Colbey Reagan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Colbey practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Colbey Reagan since 2014. 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 Colbey Reagan is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer S. Kiesewetter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Jennifer S. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer S. Kiesewetter since 2014. 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 Jennifer S. Kiesewetter is held by other lawyers.

Steven Connor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Steven practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Connor since 2025. 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 Steven Connor is held by other lawyers.

Sam Lipshie practices in the areas of entertainment, music, intellectual property and commercial litigation and dispute resolution. He also has extensive experience in connection with the acquisition and disposition of media, broadcast and other intellectual property. Sam has practiced before Tennessee trial and appellate courts, as well as federal, district and appellate courts in many states. He has handled copyright, royalty (publishers, producers and talent) and intellectual property liti...

Mr. Harwell focuses his practice on commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and crisis management. Through the years he has been involved in many cases receiving national attention. He has been counsel for numerous public officials including judges, governors, congressmen, state senators, mayors and state attorneys general. For the last several years, he has represented Pilot Flying J, the sixth largest private company in the country, regarding numerous issues arising out of the ...

David's experience is primarily in the area of commercial real estate. He has a national practice in the area of complex commercial real estate transactions, including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing and credit enhancements, as well as joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability company formation. Representative clients include major healthcare systems, life insurance companies, and institutional investors in commercial real estate. His practice is nation...

Mike Roberts has broad legal experience in a variety of business transactions, including loan transactions, the leasing and acquisition of real property, acquisition and disposition of private companies and venture capital transactions. The primary focus of his practice in recent years is the representation of lenders and borrowers in secured lending transactions. Mike also regularly acts as local counsel on multi-state loan transactions, advising on Tennessee indebtedness tax and providing l...

James L. Weatherly, Jr. is Special Counsel in the firm’s Nashville office. He has over 40 years of legal experience. Mr. Weatherly began his career with a focus on criminal law, resulting in his past election as the public defender for Metro Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee. While his criminal law practice continues he has a strong concentration on family law. Mr. Weatherly has served as President of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer...

Austin McMullen approaches his clients’ projects with a zeal to discover creative solutions to their problems. For Austin, the difficult and complex issues prove to be the most interesting and drive him to figure out all the contours of the law to help his clients. Focusing his practice on bankruptcy law, government relations, and commercial litigation, Austin represents creditors and Chapter 11 debtors; candidates in election contests; and clients involved in federal, state and local p...