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John's practice exercises his extensive experience in the deployment and recovery of debt and equity capital and in commercial law. His practice includes business formations, acquisitions and dispositions, distressed asset investing, private equity transactions, mezzanine lending, commercial lending, creditor's rights, loan workouts and recoveries, lender liability, securitizations, the Uniform Commercial Code, and commercial law generally. John’s practice spans a wide range of differen...
Thor Urness practices complex business litigation, including bet-the-company cases, intellectual property litigation and related counseling. Thor has served as lead trial counsel in commercial litigation that yielded two of Tennessee’s largest jury verdicts, for $26.5 million and $18.8 million, both in favor of his clients. Thor’s practice is generally divided equally between matters in Tennessee and elsewhere.
Dewey Branstetter has represented a broad range of individuals and entities, but his practice concentrates on utility and municipal issues; employment matters, including employee benefits issues; and complex litigation. Mr. Branstetter has extensive experience advising and representing utility districts, municipalities, and utility related entities such as Tennessee 811. He recently appeared before the Utility Management Review Board and successfully defended against the first ratepayer petit...
Benjamin Raybin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law and Criminal Defense: General Practice. Benjamin practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Raybin 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 Benjamin Raybin is held by other lawyers.
Emily Shouse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Emily practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Emily Shouse since 2021. 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 Emily Shouse is held by other lawyers.
David practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and commercial real estate involving hospitals and other healthcare businesses. During the past 15 years, David has represented numerous publicly traded and privately held healthcare companies in transactions involving the purchase, sale or lease of more than 200 hospitals across the country with a combined value of more than $5 billion. He regularly represents healthcare companies in all aspects of their real estate operation...
Kris Kemp advises public and private companies on strategic merger and acquisition transactions, securities offerings, and compliance matters. He works closely with private equity firms, portfolio companies and venture-backed companies on investments, recapitalizations and other transactions. His corporate practice also includes providing capital structure advice to emerging and growth companies. Kris is ranked in Band 1 for Corporate/M&A in Tennessee by Chambers USA , one of only three a...
Eric Stevens has nearly 30 years of experience representing clients - focusing on healthcare and financial institutions - in labor relations and employment litigation. He represents both union and non-union employers in: Class-action claims under anti-discrimination laws Litigation involving federal and state wage and hour laws Contract negotiations Arbitration Successful union-free election campaigns Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs audits Eric also assists clients with complia...
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.
Aubrey B. Harwell III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Aubrey B. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Aubrey B. Harwell III since 2021. 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 Aubrey B. Harwell III is held by other lawyers.
Ryan practices complex commercial litigation. Among other high-stakes business disputes, he has recently litigated covenants not to compete and trade secrets, commercial real estate transactions, contract disputes, business torts, and shareholder and corporate-governance issues. In 2025, Ryan was named the “Lawyer of the Year” in Nashville for real estate litigation. Ryan’s practice includes antitrust litigation, in which he represents large corporate clients in courts aroun...
Erica Garrison is known for her creative problem solving, her client-centered approach and her unique understanding of municipal and state regulatory law. She specifically focuses her practice on entitlement and land-use projects in Nashville, helping to shape the landscape by permitting and entitling numerous projects that have beneficially impacted the city’s skyline. Erica daily interfaces with agencies in Nashville and the surrounding mid-south area, and she is well-known for her en...
J. Chase Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. J. Chase practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized J. Chase Cole since 2003. 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. Chase Cole is held by other lawyers.
J. Steven Kirkham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. J. Steven practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized J. Steven Kirkham since 2011. 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. Steven Kirkham is held by other lawyers.
