Today, business runs on information and technology – but is your data at risk? Attend an upcoming breakfast seminar, hosted by Crow Friedman Group and the law firm of Lewis Thomason and learn about the current threat landscape and what you need to do to protect yourself and your business. Please click here for more information.
Mike Robb and John Dotson Triumph in Medical Malpractice Defense Win
The LT Healthcare Law Team continued its winning streak in January 2016 with a victory for Mike Robb and John Dotson in LT’s first medical malpractice trial of the new year. After a week-long trial in Shelby County Circuit Court, the jury returned a verdict finding in favor of their defense. Congratulations to Mr. Robb, Mr. Dotson, and their dedicated … Read More
Transportation Seminar – Knoxville
The Lewis Thomason Transportation Practice Group invites you to join them on Thursday, February 25, 2016, 1:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. for a Transportation Seminar. Special Guest Speaker will be Dr. David Shraberg, Neurologist/Psychiatrist. Please click here for more information.
Blount County Youth Court receives Staples Foundation grant
Blount County Youth Court has been awarded a $1,000.00 grant from the Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples Inc. The Blount County Youth Court has been operating since 2013 and provides a second chance to first-time, non-violent juvenile offenders who appear before a jury of their peers. High school students from Blount County hear the cases and develop … Read More
Lewis Thomason Names New Shareholders and Special Counsels
Margaret Cooper, Preston Hawkins, Sarah Sheppeard and Paul Whitt have been named shareholders at Lewis Thomason. Marisa Combs, Edd Peyton, Casey Shannon, Brad Telfeyan, Claire Thomas and Shannon van Tol have been named Special Counsel. Margaret Cooper, shareholder, has a diverse litigation practice, with particular emphasis in healthcare liability, transportation, and business and commercial litigation. Preston Hawkins, shareholder, concentrates … Read More
J. Eric Butler Joins Lewis Thomason as Special Counsel
Eric Butler, an attorney with an extensive background in tax law, has joined Lewis Thomason in Knoxville as special counsel. Butler will focus on the practice areas of federal and state taxation, white-collar criminal defense and estate planning and probate. Butler has handled cases throughout the state of Tennessee and the southeast that involve the Internal Revenue Service and state … Read More
Tennessee Ethics Opinion Got It Wrong: Rule 1.15 Doesn’t Determine Client File Retention Requirements
The above titled article by Brian S. Faughnan that was published in the ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct may be seen in its entirety by clicking on the link below. Brian Faughnan’s Article Brian S. Faughnan practices in the firm’s Memphis office. In addition to the area of lawyer ethics and professional responsibility, Mr. Faughnan’s practice is focused on commercial … Read More
Joe Clark and Samantha Bennett Prevail in Medical Malpractice Case
2015 has been a remarkable year for the LT Healthcare Law Team. An undefeated year, to be exact, as LT healthcare lawyers have had a perfect record in medical malpractice jury trials and appellate court decisions. That perfect season culminated just two days before Christmas, when the defense team of Joe Clark and Samantha Bennett prevailed in a medical malpractice … Read More
LT Hosts Annual Employment Seminar
LT Nashville presented its annual Employment Law Seminar on December 11 to HR professionals. The seminar was held at Hillwood Country Club in Nashville and was co-sponsored by the Crow Friedman Group. Emily Mack spoke on the topic “How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation.” Jason Pannu spoke on “Misclassification of Employees and New Federal Statutes.” Susan Carey lectured on “Navigating … Read More
Sarah Sheppeard Recipient of the First Don Paine Lawyer Legacy Award
At the Knoxville Bar Association’s annual meeting Sarah Y. Sheppeard was recognized as the first recipient of the Don Paine Lawyer Legacy Award. The award honors Don Paine’s memory and recognizes exceptional lawyers who love the law, serve the community, mentor and teach other lawyers and who are committed to access to justice for all. Sarah Sheppeard is Special Counsel and … Read More