William B. "Billy" Ryan

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.

Russell Jackson represents management in employment-related matters on federal, state, and local levels. Russell's representation includes claims relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, restrictive covenants, wage and hour violations, unemployment compensation, and other aspects of the employee-employer relationship under federal and state employment laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA and the OSH Act. Russell also closely works with employer...

David E. Goodman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Municipal Law. David E. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized David E. Goodman 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 David E. Goodman 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, ...

Amanda C. Waddell is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC, where she focuses her practice on healthcare liability defense and professional liability defense. Her work includes the defense of physicians, hospitals, healthcare providers, and legal professionals in Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Amanda represents clients throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi in state and federal trial courts, appellate courts, multi-district litiga...

LISA A. KRUPICKA is a member of the law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, in Memphis, where she heads the firm’s Labor and Employment Law group. She received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Rhodes College, and her J.D. degree, with high honors, from Duke University where she was a member of the Duke Law Journal and the Order of the Coif. From 1986 to 1987, she was law clerk to the Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons (then United States District Judge for the Western District o...

Paul R. Lawler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Paul R. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Paul R. Lawler since 2018. 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 Paul R. Lawler is held by other lawyers.

Lauran Stimac is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Lauran practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Lauran Stimac 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 Lauran Stimac is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth S. Alrutz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Elizabeth S. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth S. Alrutz 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. Alrutz is held by other lawyers.

James B. (Jimmy) Jalenak is an attorney in Memphis, Tennessee with Harris Shelton PLLC . For more than 50 years, he has represented individuals, businesses, and developers in matters involving Real Estate Law and business transactions. His practice focuses on guiding clients through the acquisition, development, financing, and leasing of commercial real estate projects throughout the Memphis area and beyond. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the legal profe...