Meet the Barrister – John King

A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer    LT: When did you decide to become a lawyer? John King: During my senior year of high school. LT: What has been the highlight of your career so far? John King: Two matters come to mind. Winning an estate dispute case for National Geographic (approximately $7-10 million) … Read More

N.Y. Court Endorses ‘Intrafirm’ Attorney-Client Privilege

The article, “N.Y. Court Endorses ‘Intrafirm’ Attorney-Client Privilege” is written by Samson Habte and contains quotes from Lewis Thomason’s Brian Faughnan. Please read the article by clicking here. Reproduced with permission from ABA/BNA Lawyers’ Manual on Professional Conduct 32 Law. Man. Prof. Conduct 404 (Jul. 13, 2016). Copyright 2016 by the American Bar Association/The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033) <http://www.bna.com> … Read More

Combating the “Reptile Revolution” by ALFA International Advantage

The ALFA International Advantage:  Placing the Reptile Theory on the Endangered List The following legal articles are focused on the Reptile Theory and the psychological theories upon which it is based. Explore the tactics employed by plaintiffs’ counsel, discover best practices for combating the “Reptile Revolution” and take on the plaintiff’s counsel head on while educating the jury on the … Read More

Dick Krieg Appointed to ALFA Nominating Committee

ALFA International’s Premier Global Network of Independent Law Firms has over 150 member firms around the world. Last year ALFA presented Dick Krieg with its highest honor, naming him ALFA Lawyer of the Year. This week ALFA International Chair J. K. Leonard named Dick to the 2016 ALFA Nominating Committee that will nominate its officers and directors for ALFA. Dick … Read More

Lewis Thomason Renews Downtown Lease

The Lewis Thomason law firm’s Memphis office, with 35 attorneys and 68 employees total, announced Tuesday that it has recommitted to Downtown by renewing its lease for the top two floors of the One Commerce Square tower. The firm essentially decided about a month ago to stay after looking “everywhere,” said managing shareholder Michael Keeney. But the announcement adds to … Read More

Chris McCarty Panelist on Knoxville Chamber’s Workshop on New Overtime Rule

Knoxville Chamber to Host Workshop on New Overtime Rule Local experts in employment law and human resources will discuss the U.S. Department of Labor’s new rule that significantly raises the minimum salary for employees to be exempt from overtime pay at a June workshop at the Knoxville Chamber. Knoxville attorneys Melissa Carrasco and Chris McCarty will be joined by human … Read More