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Nathan Sanders is a Neal & Harwell attorney whose practice focuses on appellate matters, a broad array of civil litigation disputes, and white-collar criminal cases. He is recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2021 for Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Nathan also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to pro bono matters and has been recognized multiple times as an Attorney for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Prior to joining Neal & Harwell, Nathan was ...

Edward Burrell is a member of the Business & Corporate Services Group in the firm's Nashville office. Edward has a broad transactional practice with experience in a variety of industries. He has extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence, entity formation and governance, private equity transactions, corporate finance, equity owner disputes and commercial contracts. Edward's experience with commercial contracts includes drafting, reviewing and negotiati...

J. Ross Hutchison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. J. Ross practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized J. Ross Hutchison 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 J. Ross Hutchison is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth S. Tipping is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Elizabeth S. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth S. Tipping 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 Elizabeth S. Tipping is held by other lawyers.

James L. Weatherly, Jr. is Special Counsel in the firm’s Nashville office. He has over 40 years of legal experience. Mr. Weatherly began his career with a focus on criminal law, resulting in his past election as the public defender for Metro Nashville-Davidson County, Tennessee. While his criminal law practice continues he has a strong concentration on family law. Mr. Weatherly has served as President of the Nashville Bar Association, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer...

W. Wells Beckett III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. W. Wells practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized W. Wells Beckett III since 2023. 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 W. Wells Beckett III is held by other lawyers.

Aaron Bradley Flinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Aaron Bradley practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron Bradley Flinn 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 Aaron Bradley Flinn is held by other lawyers.

Erica Garrison is known for her creative problem solving, her client-centered approach and her unique understanding of municipal and state regulatory law. She specifically focuses her practice on entitlement and land-use projects in Nashville, helping to shape the landscape by permitting and entitling numerous projects that have beneficially impacted the city’s skyline. Erica daily interfaces with agencies in Nashville and the surrounding mid-south area, and she is well-known for her en...

Michael Noble advises clients in their endeavors related to commercial real estate matters, commercial lending transactions and general business transactions. The majority of his practice is focused upon the representation of the firm’s clients in the acquisition, leasing, management and sale of real estate projects among all classes of real estate (office, multi-family, retail, medical, residential and hospitality developments). Michael also represents borrowers, commercial lenders and...

Patrick Thurman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Patrick practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Thurman since 2026. 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 Patrick Thurman is held by other lawyers.