A legacy of legal excellence

Our litigation attorneys aggressively represent clients in the courts to successfully resolve disputes.

Thoughtful planning today can help protect your assets, provide for your loved ones, and make future transitions easier.

Our firm is prepared to assist you through the entire lifecycle of your business, from planning and formation, through growth, and into succession planning.

One of our partners and former Knox County Law Director, John Owings, brings insight and understanding to the representation of local governments in Tennessee rarely found elsewhere. Our firm has a history of commitment and support for government that exceeds the ordinary attorney-client relationship and demonstrates the commitment and dedication of the firm’s resources and expertise to the communities we represent.

In addition to general municipal representation, we serve as Bond Counsel on issues of Capital Outlay Notes, Tax Anticipation Notes, Limited Tax Bonds, Revenue Bonds, Revenue and Limited Tax Bonds and General Obligation Bonds, participating in over $11.1 billion in public finance transactions to date.

Year after year, our firm is consistently selected by area attorneys as a leader in the field of Antitrust Law. We regularly assist clients with antitrust analysis in the context of mergers and acquisitions, price review and inquiry, and other market studies. Additionally, in the case of antitrust action, we guide our clients through their defense when the need arises.

With decades of experience in the continuing care and retirement community industry, we assist with government and regulatory compliance, day-to-day administration questions, and litigation. Our healthcare practice includes mergers and acquisitions of healthcare facilities and medical practices, workers’ compensation issues, and obtaining certificates of need for expansion.

Our government relations team offers the experience and expertise to assist our clients in navigating today’s legislative and regulatory environment, and to develop strategies to assist our clients in overcoming obstacles, taking advantage of opportunities, and educating policymakers.