A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer Lewis Thomason: What do you want your legacy to be? Maggie Cooper: That I was honest, fair and competent. Lewis Thomason: What is one thing on your bucket list and why? Maggie Cooper: My bucket list has many, many things on it. The one I’m probably the most … Read More

In 1977, Lieutenant Colonel Al Harvey (yes, the General was a Lieutenant Colonel 40 years ago) began teaching a course at the University of Tennessee Dental School entitled “Dental Jurisprudence.” The purpose of the course was to instruct senior dental students on basic law governing the practice of dentistry and to provide practice hints on how a dentist can get … Read More

A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer  Lewis Thomason: When did you decide to become a lawyer? Chris McCarty: I decided to take the LSAT in undergrad, but I was still torn between being a teacher/coach and a lawyer. I knew my score would be good for five years, so I tried teaching/coaching for a … Read More

Let me share a touching story of a Gatlinburg Firestorm victim. On Monday, Brady Cody and I participated in a free legal clinic for victims/survivors of the Gatlinburg firestorm (that’s what it is known as to locals – a “firestorm”). We counseled Jim McElhaney, a retired Air Force Sr. Loadmaster. Jim and his wife lived in Chalet Village, with a beautiful … Read More

Lewis Thomason is proud to share that Glenn Walter is this months’ “thankworthy” person in DICTA’s magazine. Read the article on page 15 in DICTA. Glenn R. Walter, a shareholder of Lewis Thomason, has a varied litigation-based practice. Mr. Walter has extensive experience as lead counsel in the areas of insurance defense, product liability, insurance coverage, personal injury, healthcare liability, … Read More

On April 13, 1743, Jane Randolph Jefferson gave birth to a son, Thomas Jefferson. During the next 83 years, I think it’s safe to say her boy made quite a mark on both United States and legal history. You all know Jefferson authored, with a little help from John Locke, the Declaration of Independence. You all also know Jefferson is … Read More

The LT Knoxville sporting clays team, amid fierce competition, took Third Place in its flight in the “Shoot For A Cure – Taking Aim At Breast Cancer” event held by Susan G. Komen East TN on March 24, 2017. Susan G. Komen East TN is the local resource for women who need breast cancer screening, diagnostic and support services. Through … Read More

  Marshall Stair spoke on wage and hour issues at the March meeting of the Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors Association.         Marshall Stair, special counsel in the firm’s Knoxville office, concentrates his practice primarily in employment law, workers’ compensation defense, insurance casualty defense, and general commercial and tort litigation. Mr. Stair regularly defends employers against workers’ … Read More

A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer  Lewis Thomason: What is something that is popular now that annoys you? Chris Sullivan: Capacitive touch screens and electronic sensors replacing mechanical buttons, knobs, or levers in washrooms, car interiors, door locks, etc. Lewis Thomason: What is one of the most memorable moments in your life so far? … Read More

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