William C. "Bill" Argabrite

Mr. Smith has a broad-based practice with emphasis in antitrust, business, healthcare, utility and telecommunications law. His extensive experience includes handling trial and appellate work in state and federal courts as well as regulatory, transactional and legislative assignments for clients in each of these sectors. Mr. Smith has more than forty years’ experience in assisting individuals and business clients with all aspects of their legal representation. He serves as outside counse...

Robert C. Starnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Robert C. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Robert C. Starnes 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 Robert C. Starnes is held by other lawyers.

Jim has extensive experience advising clients in general corporate and contractual matters, mergers and acquisitions, and financing transactions.

M. Edward Owens, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Municipal Law. M. Edward practices law in Knoxville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized M. Edward Owens, Jr. 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 recog...

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...

Jeffrey Zager is an attorney at Neal & Harwell who focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and appeals. Jeffrey represents plaintiffs and defendants in high stakes litigation in a variety of industries and legal areas, including complex business disputes, catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, class actions, and constitutional litigation. He was included in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Medical Malpractic...

E. Brent Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. E. Brent practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized E. Brent Hill since 2012. 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 E. Brent Hill is held by other lawyers.

Shane G. Ramsey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Shane G. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Shane G. Ramsey 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 Shane G. Ramsey is held b...

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.

Bill Norton focuses his practice in the business bankruptcy area, dealing in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, creditor rights and insolvency. He first became familiar with the bankruptcy law from his Dad who was a noted scholar and Bankruptcy Judge in Atlanta, Georgia. Bill went to Vanderbilt Law School intending to practice in bankruptcy law and has done so since 1984. Over more than 25 years of practice of bankruptcy and insolvency law, Bill has represented just about every kind of client i...