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John Bode concentrates his practice on labor relations and employment opportunity. For more than three decades, John has served as lead trial counsel in numerous cases before state and federal agencies and courts and the National Labor Relations Board. He has extensive experience representing many prominent national, regional and Tennessee employers in union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, arbitrations, strikes, decertification petitions, wage and hour and other state and federal...
Jessica Malloy-Thorpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jessica practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica Malloy-Thorpe 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 Jessica Malloy-Thorpe is held by other lawyers.
J. Patrick Murphy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law and Corporate Law. J. Patrick practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized J. Patrick Murphy since 2005. 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. Patrick Murphy is held by other lawyers.
Don Aho practices in the area of litigation with an emphasis on business and banking litigation, securities-related litigation, professional liability, healthcare, insurance, arbitration and mediation. With more than 30 years of experience in these areas, Mr. Aho is able to provide clients with guidance to assist them in avoiding disputes, to use creative alternative dispute resolution techniques to settle the disputes or litigate them to a successful conclusion. Mr. Aho routinely represents ...
Mr. Godbold is a Chattanooga native and Baylor School alumnus. He is a proud parent of twin boys. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee where he graduated with high honors and was recognized as an “Unsung Hero” for exceptional contributions to campus life by the Dean of Students. While in law school at the University of Memphis, Mr. Godbold was elected as a Bar Governor, was the Mock Trial Champion, and received the Dean’s Service Award. Mr. God...
William G. Trumpeter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. William G. practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized William G. Trumpeter since 1993. 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 William G....
Alison Bales Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Alison Bales practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Alison Bales Martin 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 Alison Bales Martin is held by other lawyers.
W. Randall Wilson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. W. Randall practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized W. Randall Wilson since 2005. 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 whic...
Mr. Godbold is Of Counsel with the firm and represents pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and a leading clinical laboratory. He has successfully defended malpractice cases for various professional disciplines including physicians, attorneys, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, and accountants. Mr. Godbold has experience in litigating product liability cases of all types including significant complex matters involving construction equipment, electrical transformers, chemical pr...
Alan W. Madison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Alan W. practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Alan W. Madison 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 Alan W. Madison is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Henry has more than 40 years of experience practicing corporate and securities law in Chattanooga, Tennessee, focusing on representation of public companies. Mr. Henry has represented public companies in a wide variety of industries, including transportation/trucking; manufacturing; textiles; carpet and rug; garment and apparel; and soft drink bottling and distribution. He has advised clients on public and private offerings of debt and securities, mergers, tender offers, acquisitions and ...
H. Blake Sims is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. H. Blake practices law in Ooltewah, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized H. Blake Sims since 2025. 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 H. Blake Sims is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Napolitan is Of Counsel with the firm and AV-rated trial attorney with 50+ years of experience. He specializes in catastrophic claims involving the trucking industry, product manufacturers, premises owners, and workers’ compensation defense. His career trial results are recognized by election into the American Board of Trial Advocates and Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. He was the President of the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association (2000). He is also counsel for Coca...
Bobby Dann concentrates his practice on commercial real estate, commercial finance and troubled assets. From 1981 to 1995, he served as in-house investment counsel to a group of insurance companies in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, focusing on commercial real estate development, management and lending. He also served as lender’s counsel in the sales of mortgage pools, the acquisition and syndication of retirement facilities, and in workouts, foreclosures and interim operations of troubl...
