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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...

Alex Dugan regularly represents financial services and mortgage company clients with compliance matters, including risk management and remediation, state investigations, regulatory compliance, and operational implementation of legal guidelines. Alex’s practice focuses on the bankruptcy compliance and regulatory concerns that her clients face. She is also a member of the firm's Auto Finance and Payment Systems industry teams. With this experience and perspective, Alex provides daily guid...

Jeff Buschmann regularly advises clients involved in complex business transactions. He concentrates his practice on the corporate and securities law aspects of such transactions. He counsels public and private clients on corporate governance issues and advises on matters such as strategic mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures; private equity and venture capital investments; debt and equity restructurings; leveraged buyouts; SEC reporting requirements; and public and private ...

Jason I. Epstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Information Technology Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Jason I. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jason I. Epstein since 2006. 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 Jason I. Epstein is held by other...

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

Donald B. Stuart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Tax Law. Donald B. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Donald B. Stuart since 2020. 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 Donald B. Stuart is held by other lawyers.

Marissa Moses Russ leads GSRM Law’s Family Law practice, delivering comprehensive legal solutions across the full spectrum of family-related matters. She is known for achieving strong outcomes in cases ranging from amicable separations to complex, high-asset divorces, reflecting both her versatility and deep understanding of the law and family dynamics. Her practice encompasses all aspects of divorce and separation, including parenting time, child custody, child support, and alimony. Ma...

With over thirty years of experience in trial and appellate litigation, Donald has handled more than 400 appeals in state and federal courts, including over 20 cases in the Tennessee Supreme Court. Now focusing his practice primarily on appellate work and trial consulting, Mr. Capparella uses experience gained from serving as trial counsel in over 150 trials, many of them before a jury, to advise lawyers on the challenges they face at trial and to achieve the best possible outcomes at the app...

Joy Day is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joy practices law in Brentwood, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Joy Day since 2024. 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 Joy Day is held by other lawyers.

Howard Herndon is a nationally recognized thought leader in the fintech and electronic payment systems space, known for his strategic counsel to next-generation businesses, financial sponsors, and key stakeholders. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Howard is widely recognized for the pivotal role he has played in establishing the city as a growing fintech hub. He is highly respected both locally and nationally and is frequently sought after to speak at major industry events across the country. W...