Robyn Jarvis Askew and Robert Chapski, shareholders at Lewis Thomason, have been named Fellows of the Tennessee Bar Foundation. Fellows are chosen based on their devoted and distinguished service to the legal profession and the administration of justice and their adherence to the highest standards of professional ethics and personal conduct. Robyn Jarvis Askew, in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office, focuses … Read More

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Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office was proud to host the Knoxville Bar Association’s Family Law & Juvenile Court Sections Social on June 27, 2025. Members of the family law and juvenile court sections gathered to mingle with their colleagues and hear from a panel that included Judge Greg McMillan, Steve Sharp, and JoAnn Lehberger. The panel discussed recent changes to the … Read More

Knoxville Shareholder Heidi Barcus was elected president of the Tennessee Bar Association at its annual meeting this week.  Heidi has served as president-elect for the past year and is excited to begin her service at this prestigious organization.

Shareholder Daniel Olivas recently spoke to students at the Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia on torts and contracts.  Daniel is a frequent guest lecturer at MTSA.  He represents national clients in complex product liability litigation and has experience representing automobile manufacturers and suppliers. He successfully defends industrial, construction, corporate, and non-profit clients in employment discrimination matters, including Title VII, ADA, … Read More

Michael Goode has published Power of Attorney with Practical Law. Practical Law provides expert-down-the-hall legal know-how for subscribers. These subscribers include more than 13,000 in-house counsel and more than 150,000 law firms. Michael’s resource discusses Tennessee’s Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act, providing comprehensive powers to the attorney-in-fact, including managing real and personal property, conducting financial transactions, and handling digital … Read More

Lewis Thomason has been recognized as a leading Tennessee law firm for construction in the 2025 Chambers USA® Guide. Lewis Thomason has a broad and substantial construction practice and a solid record of service to the design and construction industry. Our experienced and dedicated construction practice group attorneys understand the industry and help our clients navigate its often-complex contracts and diverse … Read More

Lewis Thomason is proud to announce that three of its attorneys have been recognized in the prestigious 2025 edition of Chambers USA. This esteemed guide ranks the top attorneys and law firms across the United States based on in-depth research and client feedback. David Garst and J. Wallace Irvin have been ranked for their exceptional work in Construction Law, reaffirming … Read More

We are proud to welcome 13 talented law students to our Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville offices for the summer. These bright future attorneys will spend the next several weeks gaining practical experience, working alongside our lawyers on real matters, and getting a true sense of life at our firm. Investing in the next generation of legal professionals is a cornerstone … Read More

Lewis Thomason, a leading law firm in Tennessee, is pleased to announce that Kristi Bennett is rejoining the firm as Special Counsel in its Knoxville office. With extensive experience as a trusted advisor to executives, a successful advocate in high-stakes conflicts, and a skilled negotiator of complex commercial agreements, she brings exceptional experience to Lewis Thomason clients. Bennett focuses her … Read More