Richard F. Mattern

Mr. Quay has more than 30 years of experience representing the transactional, commercial interests, and financing of private and public companies with complex corporate and financial structures; financial institutions; and private equity funds. From early in his career, Mr. Quay has provided legal advice and assisted in mergers and acquisitions; debt and equity financings; technology procurement, licensing and sales; aircraft leasing and financing; strategic alliances; and venture transaction...

Ms. Wilson is a litigation attorney with Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC, practicing in the firm’s Jackson and Martin offices. She joined the firm in 2000 and concentrates her practice on Litigation – Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Her work includes defending insureds and insurance companies in matters involving personal injury, wrongful death, and premises liability. A substantial portion of her practice also involves first-party insurance clai...

Laurel C. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Laurel C. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Laurel C. Williams since 2007. 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 Laurel C. Williams is held by other lawyers.

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, ...

HOMER B. BRANAN, III, born Memphis, Tennessee, November 6, 1942; admitted to bar, 1968, Tennessee. Education: University of Memphis (B.B.A., 1968; J.D., 1968). Delta Theta Phi. Special Counsel to Chickasaw Basin Authority. Member: Memphis, Tennessee and American Bar Associations; American Planning Association (Member, Division on Planning and Law, Tennessee Chapter). PRACTICE AREAS: Administrative Law, Land Use and Zoning Law. E-MAIL: hbranan@farris-law.com . LOCATION: Downtown Memphis.

Scott Hollis is a nationally recognized attorney and the founder of Hollis Legal Solutions, PLLC. He has successfully represented individuals, families, and businesses in their most important legal matters for more than 25 years. Prior to opening Hollis Legal, Scott worked at two of the South’s most prestigious law firms where he won high-stakes trial verdicts in cases involving complex legal theories and fact situations. It’s this experience that prepared him well for the importa...

Robert C. Starnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Robert C. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Robert C. Starnes 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 Robert C. Starnes is held by other lawyers.

John I. Houseal, Jr., concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation, including health care and construction. In addition, his practice also focuses on compliance, ERISA, and insurance coverage. A significant portion of his practice involves representing clients regarding compliance with federal and state laws, as well as in the litigation of construction related issues. Practice includes: State and Federal Court Litigation Construction Litigation ERISA Litigation and Consultation Antit...

Julia Kavanagh is a Partner in the Memphis office of Hall Booth Smith, practicing in professional negligence / medical malpractice, products liability, aging services, health care, and general liability. She has over a decade of experience representing hospital systems, nursing homes and long-term care facilities, physicians, and other health care providers in both state and federal courts. Additionally, Julia handles products liability, premises liability, insurance defense, contract dispute...

As a member and former Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Finance, Real Estate & Restructuring Group, Jeb works with companies and individuals in business reorganizations, litigation, workouts and bankruptcy proceedings.