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Ann Lundy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Ann, 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 Ann is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul R. Lawler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Paul R., 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 Paul R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kerby Bowling has practiced labor and employment law exclusively since 1980. After graduating from law school, Mr. Bowling began waging his own campaigns against organized labor. The principles and the universe of forces at play in the workplace during a union campaign have become Mr. Bowling's lifelong study. Mr. Bowling believes that his experience as a labor lawyer gives him a keener insight into the countless employment issues confronting human resource managers in a wide variety of work ...

Brian Yoakum's practice includes a wide range of complex commercial litigation in the areas of general and business law, premises liability defense, mass tort defense, contract and transactional disputes and business divorces among owners of all types of business entities. Mr. Yoakum regularly represents property owners and businesses such as restaurants, retail stores, and apartment communities in defense of lawsuits brought pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act, ...

Ms. Hagerman’s practice focuses on employment litigation and complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on matters pending in federal court. She has represented clients in cases involving employment discrimination, wage and hour class actions, civil rights, products liability, insurance coverage and numerous areas of commercial law. Ms. Hagerman also advises clients on a variety of employment matters including non-solicitation and non-competition agreements, employee hand...

Kevin is a Member of Spicer Rudstrom’s Board of Directors and the Managing Member of the firm’s Memphis Office. His practice areas include tort liability defense, including catastrophic personal cases, trucking, and transportation cases, construction defect litigation, along with complex litigation. He is the Chair of the firm’s Construction, Construction Defect. He has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Bernice Donald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation and Municipal Law. Bernice, 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 Bernice is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Marty R. Phillips is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Marty R., who practices law in Jackson, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marty R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Harley Steffens’ practice, though focused in real estate, has included general corporate transactions, health care, and securities matters. Harley represents commercial real estate developers, public and private corporations, investment companies, family offices, and lending institutions including state and national banks and insurance companies. Development clients include local, regional, and national developers, as well as landlord and tenants in retail, industrial, and office leases...