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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On Channel 3 WREG in Memphis Richard Ransom’s Pass it On honored LT’s own Mary Barringer. Mary has been undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis and suffered an apartment fire just after her diagnosis. LT is thrilled to let you know that LT’s Memphis office raised well over a $1000 for Mary and gave her furniture and other items that … Read More

A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer Lewis Thomason: How have your goals changed over time? Mary Beth White: My goals have drastically changed over time. When I think about my goals when I was younger, my goal, and only goal, was to play basketball in an orange and white uniform for Pat Head Summitt … Read More

During this tax season, it is important as ever to protect sensitive personal information from would-be fraudsters.  While many of these scams have become familiar to businesses, another method for stealing valuable information and money is becoming increasingly popular and less detectable.  Scammers are now illegally obtaining individuals’ W-2 forms and using the sensitive information contained on these data-rich forms … Read More

Justin Joy will be on a panel with FBI Special Agent Scott Augenbaum on cybersecurity at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Forum 2017 on March 3, 2017. Obtain the most up-to-date information at this year’s Corporate Counsel forum with topics ranging from technology’s influence on the modern law practice to recent developments in employment law. Speakers will address cyber … Read More

Listen to Ray Babaoglu on Law Talk with Vince Perryman here Law Talk with Vince Perryman – Immigration. Mr. Babaoglu has been honored by Super Lawyers of America as a Super Lawyer in the Mid-South for Immigration Law. He has also received designations of Best Lawyers in America for his work in immigration and consumer law. He has served the Memphis Bar … Read More