Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Commercial Litigation
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Thomas Hall concentrates his practice on construction litigation and arbitration, representing owners, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers on a variety of commercial and residential construction projects. Drawing on his deep knowledge of Tennessee’s construction laws, he advises clients on contract negotiations and regulatory compliance. He also prosecutes and defends clients in a range of disputes, including those involving construction defects, war...
Taylor Jarvis Askew is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Taylor Jarvis, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor Jarvis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Petar Angelov is a partner in Bradley’s Construction Practice Group in the firm’s Nashville office. His practice focuses on both litigation and transactional matters within the construction industry. He primarily represents general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, residential and commercial owners, developers, architects, and engineers in litigation, arbitration, contract negotiation, and contract drafting. Petar assists clients both before and after problems arise...
Elena Mosby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Elena, 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 Elena is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katelyn is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. Before joining the firm, she earned a master’s degree in education through the Memphis Teacher Residency and taught middle school math for five years in Memphis’s public schools. Following her time in the classroom, Katelyn earned her J.D., magna cum laude , from the University of Memphis, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of The University of Memphis Law Review . She then clerked for Judge Thomas L. Parker ...
Eric C. Lyons is an associate in Barton’s Nashville office. Eric represents businesses and individual clients in all stages of litigation across a broad range of civil matters such as labor and employment suits, non-compete and trade secret enforcement, bet-the-company litigation, disputes between corporate officers, directors, and shareholders, and general civil litigation defense—as well as advising clients on compliance and risk mitigation outside of the courtroom. Eric has rep...
Larry is an experienced litigator who has successfully resolved matters through dispositive motions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial. Larry represents clients before state and federal courts, administrative agencies, and the American Arbitration Association. Larry’s representative experience includes prosecuting and defending commercial litigation disputes on behalf of clients across a variety of different industries, advising clients regarding regulatory and business concerns, and ...
Chancey Miller is a shareholder at Carr Allison in the Chattanooga (TN) office. He defends individuals and businesses in all kinds of civil litigation throughout Tennessee. Chancey’s practice primarily includes defense of commercial and construction disputes, personal injury lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims. Chancey is a proven litigator with a long track record of success in the courtroom. On behalf of his clients, Chancey has achieved good results with dispositive motio...
Chandler Horne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Chandler, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chandler is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Micah Bradley counsels individuals and businesses on a wide range of complex litigation matters. Her work spans a diverse range of subject areas shaped by the unique needs of her clients, including antitrust, healthcare, real estate, and criminal law. She also assists clients with pursuing and defending bid protests, navigating government investigations, and responding to subpoenas. Micah thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes scenarios, quickly mastering complex facts and legal issues to deliver...
Hilary Dennen is a member of the firm’s Litigation, Labor and Employment, and Estate Planning and Probate Sections. As a litigation attorney in Nashville, her practice focuses in the areas of complex civil litigation, employment litigation, trust and estate litigation, and immigration. Hilary received her law degree in 2017 from Belmont University College of Law where she received the Best Performance Award in Alternative Dispute Resolution. She received her undergraduate and master&rsq...
Quynh-Anh Kibler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Quynh-Anh, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Quynh-Anh is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maddin Nelson brings her wide-ranging experience representing clients to provide expertise in an array of litigation and transactional matters. Her varied background allows her to assess and manage potential areas of exposure while providing practical advice to her clients so they can navigate a legal landscape. She concentrates her practice on business law, employment, estate planning, probate, and commercial litigation. Nelson, a Nashville native, handles a broad area of commercial practice...
Andrew Schrack focuses his practice on commercial litigation and construction disputes. He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and in Arkansas. Andrew represents clients in a variety of commercial disputes, including breaches of contract, shareholder disputes, commercial evictions, and complex commercial disputes. He also counsels construction owners, contractors, and subcontractors in payment disputes, mechanics’ liens, construction defects, bond claims, construction arbitrations,...
Keane A. Barger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Keane A., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keane A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael J. Petherick is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Chattanooga (TN) office. Michael’s practice concentrates on transportation, professional liability and other complex litigation. Michael has successfully defended commercial motor carriers throughout the State of Tennessee in both pre-suit and litigated matters. In addition to his transportation practice, Michael has experience defending clients in commercial, construction, products liability and professional liability litiga...
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