Shepherd D. "Shep" Tate

As an attorney and a C.P.A., Adam keenly understands client transactions and financial instruments. He provides restructuring and reorganization counsel to debtors, creditors, and trustees. Adam is well versed in bankruptcy court and bankruptcy appellate procedure and law.

Jay Ebelhar guides company leadership through lawsuits and administrative proceedings to resolve complex employment disputes. He acts as a go-to resource for the full spectrum of employment matters, from harassment and discrimination claims to wage and hour challenges. Utilizing this varied experience, Jay partners with employers to explore options and develop sound strategies that manage risk in line with their organizational goals. Whether this means taking a case through trial or resolving...

Lauren M. Fuchs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Lauren M., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stevan Black attended the public schools in Natchez, Mississippi (K-5) and Memphis, Tennessee (6-12), graduating from Overton High School in 1966. Black majored in chemistry at Mississippi State University and secured an American Chemical Society accredited Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. While at Mississippi State, Black was Chairman of the Judicial Council, a student Senator and a member of the President's Cabinet. He was an officer in his fraternity, Beta Tau chapter of Kappa Alpha Ord...

Blake W. Bourland concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate law, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial leasing, and qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs). Mr. Bourland started practicing law with Evans Petree PC upon his graduation from law school and is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Arkansas. His broad and diverse practice allows him to represent several types of clients. In his corporate practice, he advises family-owned and other privately-...

Robert B.C. Hale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Robert B.C., 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 Robert B.C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John C. Ryland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. John C., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Womack has been practicing law for nearly thirty years. Although the focus of his practice is in environmental law, he has experience in a variety of civil litigation matters, including antitrust, construction negligence, construction claims, commercial disputes and tort liability. Mr. Womack has practiced environmental law for nearly twenty years. In that time he has been active in the Environmental Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association (serving as Chairman of the Section in 2006-...

Keely N. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Keely N., who practices law in Jackson, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keely N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...