Chuck Cagle

Chuck Cagle recently spoke to the Bradley Cleveland Public Education Foundation future school leaders’ academy.  Chuck’s presentation focused on legal compliance and the balance of professional oversight and public education advocacy to ensure a positive impact for the students, faculty, staff, and families in the Cleveland and Bradley County community.  Chuck is a frequent speaker on education policy as he … Read More

Michael Goode

Michael Goode recently presented Tax Mitigation Strategies to The Standard’s Leadership Society.  Tax mitigation strategies can reduce the amount of taxes owed by taking advantage of the federal tax code.  Michael has extensive experience in preparing estate and business succession plans for a variety of clients, including those with closely held family businesses, large retirement accounts, and complex legal issues. … Read More

Lewis Thomason Attorneys Coach

Several Lewis Thomason Memphis attorneys are coaching mock trial teams as they prepare for the upcoming regional competition.  This past weekend  Houston High Mock Trial practiced against Lausanne Collegiate School Mock Trial at the Lewis Thomason Memphis offices.  Ryan Rosenkrantz coaches the Lausanne team and Malik Luckett coaches the Houston High team.  Best of luck to them!

Heidi Barcus

Knoxville shareholder Heidi Barcus spoke at the ABA TECHSHOW 2024 on “Best Practices to Organize Your Trial Documents from Inception to Voir Dire recently.  She discussed how utilizing technology to create pre-trial documents, trial binders. and other trial documents can reduce the stress of preparing for trial as well as the various roles and tasks of a trial team.  Heidi has dedicated her … Read More

Miles McDowell

Miles McDowell recently spoke at the Tennessee School Boards Association’s Legislative and Legal Institute on Name, Image, and Likeness for High School Athletes.  The Legislative and Legal Institute focuses on a number of issues, including how the General Assembly operates, pending legislation, and legal issues impacting school districts.  Miles is an associate in the firm’s Nashville office and practices in … Read More

Wally Irvin Presents

Wally Irvin recently presented on construction law at the Associated General Contractors’ Construction Leadership Program.  The Construction Leadership Program was created in 2011 by Middle Tennessee construction executives and CLC board members. Its purpose is to educate young leaders on all of the facets of how a business works, as well as provides leadership training and networking opportunities.  Wally is … Read More

Lewis Thomason Sponsors Memphis Area Legal Services

Lewis Thomason was a proud sponsor of the Memphis Area Legal Services (MALS) February 2024 Saturday Legal Clinic which was held on February 10, 2024 in Memphis.  An array of Lewis Thomason lawyers agreed to spend their Saturday meeting with the many underserved persons who bring a range of legal questions and issues to the clinic.  The clinic serves as … Read More

David Chapman

ALFA International recently hosted a regional transportation seminar in Chattanooga, TN.  David Chapman presented on recent court decisions on FAAAA Preemption, as well as current legislative efforts to curb broker liability claims. His presentation also touched on the status of independent negligence/fault claims in the driver/carrier context in Tennessee when course and scope is admitted.  David is a shareholder in … Read More

Owners Not Entitled to Statute of Repose Defense

Appellate Reversal of Summary Judgment Highlights Purpose of Construction Statute of Repose In Clayton v. Dixon, 2023 Tenn. App. LEXIS 115 (Tenn. Ct. App. March 23, 2023), a property owner sued adjacent property owners for property damage caused by the installation of an allegedly deficient pipe culvert. Mark Clayton, the owner of residential property, sued his neighbors, Joseph and Faye … Read More

Michael Goode

Lewis Thomason recently hosted a livestream of a Tennessee Bar Association seminar covering the tax implications of the NCAA’s new policy on name, image and likeness (NIL) activities. The presentation covered the tax implications for college athletes who earn income on NIL deals.  Michael Goode, Lewis Thomason shareholder, is an active member of the TBA’s tax section which sponsored the … Read More