Lewis Thomason congratulates General Albert C. “Al” Harvey on receiving the Robert W. Meserve Award from the American Bar Association Senior Lawyers Division during the recent ABA Annual Meeting.  The award recognizes outstanding service to the ABA Senior Lawyers Division, which represents approximately 45,000 ABA members age 60 and older. General Harvey’s longstanding service to the ABA includes serving as … Read More

Heidi Barcus, a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office, and John Tarpley, a shareholder in the firm’s Nashville office, have been elected to the American Bar Association’s Board of Governors. The ABA Board of Governors has the authority to act and speak for the ABA, consistent with previous action of the House of Delegates, when the House is not in … Read More

John Tarpley recently presented at Alpha Gamma Rho’s 69th Biennial National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, where he shared insights on risk avoidance in a fraternity setting. His presentation focused on helping fraternity leaders better understand and address risk management challenges while fostering safe, successful, and accountable chapter operations. The convention brought together Alpha Gamma Rho members from across the country … Read More

Michael Goode has published Revocable Trusts and Irrevocable Trusts 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 provides insights into the state’s laws and practices affecting revocable and irrevocable trusts, including key statutes such as the Tennessee Uniform Trust Code.  These resources have been … 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 provides insights into the state’s laws and practices affecting revocable and irrevocable trusts, including key statutes such as the Tennessee Uniform Trust Code.  These resources have been … Read More

The trial team of Mary Beth White and Kaitlyn Phillips achieved an outstanding trial victory in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Chattanooga Division, before Judge Travis R. McDonough.  The case arose from a sideswipe collision between a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer near Chattanooga. While the defendants admitted liability for the accident, the case was vigorously contested on the issues of … Read More

Lewis Thomason attorneys Justin Joy and Caroline Montoya recently presented the Business Law Case & Legislative Update for the Memphis Bar Association’s Business Law Section CLE. During the program, Justin and Caroline provided attendees with a practical overview of recent business law cases and legislative developments impacting Tennessee businesses, helping fellow attorneys stay informed on the latest legal trends and … Read More

Meagan Collver recently moderated a panel for the American Bar Association, “Taming the Hydra: Managing the Demands of Practicing Law and Personal Life,” on July 9. The discussion explored one of the legal profession’s most important challenges—balancing the demands of a successful legal career with the responsibilities and priorities of personal life. As moderator, Meagan guided an engaging conversation that … Read More

Lewis Thomason, a leading law firm in Tennessee, is pleased to announce the addition of Bridget Ahrens and Jenna Finbloom as Associates in its Nashville office, and Lydia Cates as an Associate in its Memphis office. Ahrens pursued her legal studies at Belmont University College of Law. While in law school, she explored administrative, family, and criminal law before discovering … Read More

Lewis Thomason shareholder Chris W. McCarty recently participated in the Tennessee School Boards Association’s 2026 Summer Law Institute in Gatlinburg. Chris presented “Student Expression & School Authority: Navigating the First Amendment,” providing attendees with guidance on the evolving legal issues surrounding student speech and school governance.  Chris also served on the panel discussion “Your Board Attorney at Work,” joining fellow … Read More