Michael B. Chance

Stevan Black attended the public schools in Natchez, Mississippi (K-5) and Memphis, Tennessee (6-12), graduating from Overton High School in 1966. Black majored in chemistry at Mississippi State University and secured an American Chemical Society accredited Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. While at Mississippi State, Black was Chairman of the Judicial Council, a student Senator and a member of the President's Cabinet. He was an officer in his fraternity, Beta Tau chapter of Kappa Alpha Ord...

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 ...

J. Matthew Kirby is a partner with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He began working with the firm while attending law school and has continued to build his practice representing businesses and institutions in a wide range of legal matters. His work frequently involves advising healthcare providers and other organizations on disputes, regulatory obligations, and day‑to‑day legal issues. Matthew’s practice includes Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers, professiona...

Jonathan P. Lakey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jonathan P. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan P. Lakey 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 Jonathan P. Lak...

Karen S. Koplon is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . Her practice focuses on defending physicians, hospitals, nurses, nursing homes, and other health care providers in professional negligence claims. Karen’s background provides her with a practical understanding of the medical field, as she is the daughter of a physician and married to a physician. These experiences have given her insight into the day‑to‑day realities of medical practice and the complexities i...

Matt Brinner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. Matt practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Brinner since 2018. 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 Matt Brinner is held by other lawyers.

Courtney Leyes is a partner in the firm's Gulfport, Memphis and Nashville offices. She represents employers throughout Mississippi and the greater Memphis-metropolitan area, with particular focus on the burgeoning industrial areas in the northern part of the state. Courtney has experience representing employers in litigation related to discrimination and harassment in the workplace, in particular, federal jury trial experience. She also has experience representing employers on wage and hour i...

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...

Les Jones and his team have recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts over the course of his 30+year career. Focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. Mr. Jones and his partners have assisted countless families and individuals in navigating the recovery of their personal losses. A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America has named him “Lawyer of the Year” three times, a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Tennes...

Mark E. Beutelschies is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Economic Development Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Mark E. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Mark E. Beutelschies 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 Mark E. Beutelschies is held by other lawyers.