Lisa Ramsay Cole has been appointed vice-chair of ALFA International’s managing partner forum. The forum provides an opportunity for managing partners in ALFA’s various law firms around the world to share best practices, ask questions regarding common issues, and to use each other for benchmarking. Lisa is a highly experienced and accomplished attorney with a strong focus on civil trial … Read More

David Garst and Miles McDowell presented a combined seminar/ webinar at the annual December Education Roadshow presented by Risk Strategies, the American Institute of Architects, and the Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers.  The topic was “Introduction to Criminal Law Basics for Design Professionals,” and it was attended by approximately 250 architects and engineers across Tennessee.

John R. Tarpley, shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Nashville office, has been appointed Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission by the Supreme Court of Tennessee at Nashville. Tarpley has been involved in complex litigation in the areas of transportation, tort, product liability, and a wide range of insurance-related matters in both state and federal courts. He has devoted a significant … Read More

Congratulations to LT shareholder Marty Regan who was honored by the Jewish Foundation of Memphis as its Raymond Shainberg Professional Advisor Awardee at its annual donor and professional advisor event on December 6.  In making the announcement, Foundation leaders praised Marty’s outstanding service to the Jewish Foundation and to non-profits across our community. “Marty is so deserving of this award,” … Read More

On December 6, 2023, Marty Regan was honored with the Frank G. Clement Community Service Award at the Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations’ annual conference.  He was nominated for his service to the Alliance Healthcare Services Board of Directors for over 35 years.  Marty’s dedication to public service, his servant leadership, and his history of putting others before himself … Read More

Law firm Lewis Thomason has added nine associates across the firm, announced Lisa Ramsay Cole, president and managing shareholder of the firm.  Grant Carringer focuses his practice on general civil, health care law, insurance law, and transportation. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law, cum laude. Carringer is also a member of the Blount County Youth Court. … Read More

SUPER LAWYERS RISING STARS

Jim Weatherly recently spoke at the Portrait Unveiling of former Mayor Bill Purcell at the AA Birch Criminal Justice Building.  The portrait was to commemorate the former Mayor’s contributions to our court system with the remodeling of the Metro Courthouse and the construction of the AA Birch Building during his administration.  Following the unveiling, Lewis Thomason hosted a reception in … Read More

Recently Chuck Cagle was a panel member for two sessions titled “Ask the Attorneys” at the Tennessee School Boards Association Annual Conference.  These two sessions are among the highest attended at the conference because board members in attendance get an open microphone to ask the lawyer panel questions about literally anything.  Chuck oversees the firm’s representation of over 70 public … Read More