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Kate Van Namen is the Co-Chair of Butler Snow's Construction Task Force and a member of the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice Group. She is licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas and concentrates her practice in all areas of construction law, including contract drafting and negotiation, project delivery systems, liens, licensing issues, construction mediation, litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution procedures. Kate has experience drafting and negotiating...

Jacob C. Zweig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Jacob C. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jacob C. Zweig since 2027. 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 Jacob C. Zweig is held by other lawyers.

Carl I. Jacobson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Carl I. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Carl I. Jacobson 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 Carl I. Jacobson is held by other lawyers.

Charles M. Merkel, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Charles M. practices law in Clarksdale, Mississippi Best Lawyers has recognized Charles M. Merkel, Jr. since 1989. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. T...

Eric Plumley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Municipal Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Eric practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Plumley 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 Eric Plumley is held by other lawy...

James B. (Jimmy) Jalenak is an attorney in Memphis, Tennessee with Harris Shelton PLLC . For more than 50 years, he has represented individuals, businesses, and developers in matters involving Real Estate Law and business transactions. His practice focuses on guiding clients through the acquisition, development, financing, and leasing of commercial real estate projects throughout the Memphis area and beyond. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the legal profe...

Laura Deakins, a shareholder in the Memphis office, focuses her civil litigation practice primarily on the defense of corporations, as well as doctors and hospitals in healthcare liability matters. She has extensive appellate experience, arguing and briefing many matters before the appellate courts. Prior to joining Lewis Thomason, Ms. Deakins served four years as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Holly Kirby on both the Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals where she w...

Mr. Carney's practice is grounded in federal, state, and local tax codes and regulations. He works directly with clients in employee benefits, tax planning, and estate planning. He understands the need to navigate these complex laws while providing options for each unique situation. His practice areas include but are not limited to the following: Employee and welfare benefit plans of private, tax-exempt, and governmental employers Other post-employment benefit trusts Executive compensation Co...

Anita I. Lotz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Real Estate Law. Anita I. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Anita I. Lotz since 2008. 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 Anita I. Lotz is he...

Kyler S. Garmen is a Partner in our Memphis office, practicing civil litigation in state and federal courts. He protects businesses, governments, and individuals during complex litigation. Kyler has extensive experience litigating high-exposure business disputes, construction cases, general liability claims, medical malpractice actions, and product liability matters. He has been a part of the defense team for numerous Fortune 500 global brands or their subsidiaries, as well as smaller busines...