Tara Ryan Kostakis

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...

Jonathan P. Lakey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jonathan P., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ross E. Webster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ross E., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ross E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer Harrison is a Partner in our Memphis office and is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Her experience as a former cardiovascular ICU nurse and occupational health nurse is invaluable in her defense of health care practitioners, which she has done for more than 20 years. Jennifer enjoys integrating medicine and law and utilizing her combined experiences to be a staunch and zealous advocate for her clients. In 2014, Jennifer obtained a Master of Laws in Trial ...

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 ...

Brad Gilmer is a trial attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . Throughout his career, he has represented clients in jury trials and complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. His practice focuses heavily on defending health care providers and organizations in professional negligence claims and other civil litigation. Brad’s work in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants involves representing hospitals, long-term care facilities, drug and alcohol rehabilitati...

Jared is a Member with Spicer Rudstrom in the Memphis office who focuses on litigation throughout Tennessee and Mississippi. He graduated cum laude from Lambuth University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and then graduated cum laude with a J.D. degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. He served as an editor for the Tennessee Law Review and was recognized with the Jerry J. Phillips Best Comment award for his scholarly article that was published in the Tennessee Law R...

Ben’s wide-ranging litigation experience includes a focus on health-related matters and representation of pharmaceutical manufacturers in consolidated proceedings and individual cases in state and federal courts across the country. He has worked extensively with experts and company witnesses in complex cases, and his trial experience includes first-chair work as well as playing a trial support role for lead counsel. Ben has experience representing clients in MDL and mass torts, class ac...

Carl I. Jacobson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Carl I., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carl I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M. Anderson Cobb, Jr. is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . His practice includes Corporate Law , Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Real Estate Law . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in these practice areas. Andy Cobb began practicing law in 1973 and has spent his career with Harris Shelton PLLC. For decades, he has advised clients on matters involving commercial lending, real estate transactions, and medical staff credentialing and priv...