Nelson T. Rainey

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...

Bachelors Degree (Magna Cum Laude) from Vanderbilt University at age 19 in 1986 Graduate of the University of Chicago School of Law in 1990 Attorney at Waller Lansden Dortch and Davis, Nashville’s largest law firm (1990-1994) Ranked 6th best immigration lawyer in the world by Who's Who in Corporate Immigration Law, the research arm of the International Bar Association and the ABA International Section. Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (1990 to present) Past Chairman, T...

Doug is a member of Butler Snow’s Business Services Group. He is a trusted advisor to financial institutions and corporate clients, with a practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities law and regulatory compliance. Doug counsels banks, holding companies and other businesses on complex transactions and compliance matters involving federal and state regulatory agencies. He also provides strategic guidance to boards of directors and senior executives navigating critical busines...

Jana D. Lamanna is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jana D., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jana D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Scott J. Crosby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Scott J., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason’s practice is focused on the representation of public and private companies, developers and lenders (and private equity sponsors) in finance, real estate and economic development matters, including infrastructure and utility-scale energy projects. He frequently represents companies that are expanding or relocating to Tennessee and has extensive experience with complex finance and economic development transactions, including transactions involving federal and state tax credits, pay...

Charles S. Mitchell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Charles S., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mary Margaret Petrinjak is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Nonprofit / Charities Law. Mary Margaret, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary Margaret is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael P. Coury is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Michael P., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.