Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Commercial Litigation
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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...
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...
Joseph V. Ronderos, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Financial Services Regulation Law. Joseph V., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alice Haston represents entities and individuals in the areas of business, real estate, and trusts and estates. Alice recognizes that for her clients to focus on their goals and missions, they need effective planning and governance. Her thoughtful, detailed approach enables her clients to establish beneficial structures and to minimize risk. She often advises families and individuals in business issues, estate planning, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary compliance. She also couns...
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 ...
Andrew Goldstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Immigration Law. Andrew, who practices law in Brentwood, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Thomas is a member of the firm’s Litigation section. His practice involves commercial litigation in the areas of business torts, breach of contract claims and real estate. He represents employers in employment disputes and litigation. Thomas also counsels developer, landowner, and municipal clients in matters involving land use and zoning regulations. Prior to joining GSRM, Thomas clerked for the Honorable Thomas W. Brothers, Davidson County 6th Circuit Court. Thomas received his law de...
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.
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...
Jennifer is a member of Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation group. Prior to joining Butler Snow, Jennifer served as a Signals Intelligence Analyst in the U.S. Army and worked as a Senior Intelligence Analyst, Target Analyst Reporter, and Deputy Division Chief at the National Security Agency (NSA) of over 40 joint-service military and civilian personnel. She also served as lead NSA representative on two deployments to overseas locations. Jennifer also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for t...
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.
Emily M. Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Emily M., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
Meghan M. Cox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Meghan M., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meghan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Gibson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Andrew, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Isaac Westling is an attorney in Spicer Rudstrom’s Knoxville office, licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Florida, and is a certified Tennessee Rule 31 Mediator specializing in civil law disputes. Isaac graduated Cum Laude from Florida Southwestern State College, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration. Upon moving to Tennessee, Isaac attended Lincoln Memorial University, School of Law. While there, he was elected to many leadership position...
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