Jim Weatherly

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

Chuck Cagle

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

David Garst Recognized

David Garst was recently recognized for his contributions as founder of the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (TACC) at its 20th Year Gala in Nashville.  Past and current members addressed David’s contributions as “Godfather” of the preeminent professional organization of Tennessee construction lawyers.  The celebration occurred during the annual meeting at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Event … Read More

Chuck Cagle

Chuck Cagle was the closing speaker at the Cumberland University Education Policy Forum.  He spoke on “Recent Developments in Education Law from the General Assembly and the Courts.” Chuck Cagle is a shareholder and chair of the Education Law and Government Relations Practice Group for the firm’s Nashville office. He is a frequent speaker on education topics.

Lisa Cole

Lisa Cole

Lisa Ramsay Cole recently spoke to students in the University of Tennessee’s Law Practice Management class.  She discussed the firm’s shift to remote work during the pandemic as well as ethical considerations for remote work, human resource challenges managing a hybrid workforce, and the importance of firm culture and mentorship for young lawyers.  Lisa is a highly experienced and accomplished … Read More

Bob Chapski

Lewis Thomason is pleased to announce Bob Chapski has been listed as a court approved mediator for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.  The federal Middle District has a robust alternative dispute resolution program, and Mr. Chapski is honored to be included with the ADR panel members.  Mr. Chapski is a shareholder and a Rule … Read More

Chuck Cagle and Chris McCarty Present

Chuck Cagle and Chris McCarty, shareholders in the firm’s education practice group, recently presented at the Tennessee Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA).  The TASPA is an organization for Tennessee school districts that provides leadership in promoting effective human resource practices within education.  Chuck presented a legislative update and Chris presented an update on paid parental leave.  For over 30 … Read More

Al Harvey

One of Lewis Thomason’s most distinguished attorneys, General Al Harvey, is an adjunct professor on national security at the University of Memphis School of Law.  This week he taught his class on-site at the Memphis office where he is Of Counsel.  General Harvey gave the students a tour of the office and introduced them to other attorneys.  General Harvey enjoys … Read More