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

The Harry Phillips American Inn of Court recently presented Nashville and Our Transportation Crisis: How Can We Make Moving Around Easy Again? Michael Goode, a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Nashville office, spoke on the tax aspects of the transportation bill, particularly the Improve Act.  Michael focuses his practice on the tax, business, and estate planning needs of families and businesses. … Read More

Jacqueline Dixon, Nashville shareholder, was recently awarded the Martha Craig Daughtrey Award at the Lawyers’ Association for Women’s Annual Banquet.  The Martha Craig Daughtrey Award recognizes active LAW members who model personal and professional achievement in the practice of law. Like Judge Daughtrey, recipients of this Award have promoted the visibility of women in the legal field and have personally encouraged female … Read More

Congratulations to Noor Obaji, an associate in Memphis, for being honored as Associate of the Year at the last meeting of the Leo Bearman Sr. American Inn of Court. This prestigious association comprises a select group of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals from diverse backgrounds who are united by a commitment to professional excellence.  Noor graduated from Cecil C. … Read More

On May 9th, Weslen Lakins will speak at BSides Knoxville, East Tennessee’s premier cybersecurity conference, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. His presentation, “Liability Landmines: How Lax Security Measures Can Put Your Business in the Legal Crosshairs,” will discuss how seemingly minor oversights in access control and data protection can expose businesses to crippling liability, and will outline … Read More