Ryan K. Cochran

As an experienced health care, corporate and transactional lawyer, Mark Ison recognizes that business success requires both attention to granular details and an appreciation of the larger context in which decisions are made. He brings this perspective to his work serving both health care and non-health care industry clients, providing counsel that combines a business attorney’s practical guidance and strategic vision with an immersive understanding of each client’s operational, fi...

Richard Underwood ’s litigation practice concentrates in the areas of general civil litigation, commercial, employment, and personal injury litigation. He has represented clients throughout the South. Mr. Underwood has tried more than 150 jury trials to verdict and has tried cases in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Georgia, in both state and federal courts. He has tried all types of cases, including employment (age, race, and sex discrimination), wrongful termin...

Brenton H. Lankford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Brenton H. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Brenton H. Lankford since 2022. 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 Brenton H. Lankford is held by other lawyers.

Stacy Hooper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Health Care Law. Stacy practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Stacy Hooper 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 Stacy Hooper is held by other lawyers.

Brooke is a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group, providing counsel in real estate finance, real estate acquisitions and dispositions, real estate development and healthcare lending. Brooke represents numerous life insurance companies, national, regional and local banks, and corporate clients in a wide variety of commercial and real estate lending matters secured by real property, including office, multifamily, industrial, retail, hospitality and other commercial projects. She also repre...

Tom is a trial attorney and an adviser to Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC’s business, and insurance clients. Tom obtained a bachelor’s degree in management engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Following graduation from West Point, he was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Army and served for five years as a Field Artillery Officer, including a one-year tour of duty in the demilitarized zone in Korea. Tom left active duty at the rank of Captain. Dur...

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...

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

Todd is an experienced commercial real estate lawyer with a focus on representing developers, builders, and banks. He provides comprehensive legal counsel on land acquisition, project financing, and commercial lease agreements.

Matthew Evans is a shareholder at Johnson Evans & Headrick PC in Nashville, Tennessee. His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Insurance, with an emphasis on products liability, pharmaceutical, commercial, and insurance matters in both state and federal courts. Matthew has developed a substantial portion of his practice defending pharmaceutical and products liability claims and regularly manages complex litigation, including multidistrict litigation (MDL) matters in...