Michael G. "Mike" McLaren

George J. Nassar, Jr., concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, tax planning and business transactions. He currently serves as Chair of the firm's Business, Tax and Estate Planning Practice Group. Mr. Nassar has over 30 years of experience in the practice of law. His areas of expertise include estate planning and formulation of sophisticated tax planning and wealth transfer techniques for clients with significant domestic and international holdings. He counsels clie...

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 ...

Caren Beth Nichol is a member of Evans Petree’s Property Tax Group where she litigates commercial property tax appeals before state boards of equalization and state courts. From 2017-2018 she served as President of Evans Petree PC, a full-service law firm founded in 1907 that has grown to include 49 attorneys. Prior to being elected President, Caren served as the firm’s Secretary, as a Director for over 15 years, and as Chair of the Marketing Committee and Litigation Practice Grou...

Amanda C. Waddell is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC, where she focuses her practice on healthcare liability defense and professional liability defense. Her work includes the defense of physicians, hospitals, healthcare providers, and legal professionals in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Amanda represents clients throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi in state and federal trial courts, appellate courts, multi-district litiga...

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

Susan Callison is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee whose practice focuses on Trusts and Estates . For more than 45 years, Susan Callison has advised individuals and families on trust, estate, and income tax planning. Her work often involves helping clients plan for the transfer of wealth while addressing personal, financial, and tax considerations. In addition to traditional estate planning, Ms. Callison regularly assists with matters related to privately held busine...

LeeAnne M. Cox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. LeeAnne M., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LeeAnne M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert C. Starnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Robert C., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jerry O. Potter is a Memphis, Tennessee attorney with more than four decades of experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution . At Harris Shelton PLLC , his work has included representing clients in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants matters, as well as assisting parties in resolving complex disputes through mediation. His approach to the practice of law centers on preparation, careful attention to detail, and thoughtful evaluation of each...

Steven Douglass is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Steve represents a range of clients in bankruptcy and insolvency matters, including bankruptcy trustees, banks, debtors, creditor committees, and agricultural lenders. His work regularly involves bankruptcy litigation, creditor-debtor disputes, and matters ar...