Michael Keeney and Casey Shannon Triumph in Court of Appeals

This is an arbitration case, wherein plaintiffs and the defendant-signatory expressly agreed to arbitrate any disputes arising from the contract and further agreed that the contract would be governed by New York law. Plaintiffs later filed suit against the defendant-signatory, as well as one of the defendant‘s employees, who had not signed the arbitration agreement, for breach of fiduciary duty, … Read More

Lars Schuller Triumphs in Court of Appeals

Congratulations to Lars Schuller for his recent victory before the Court of Appeals, wherein the court summarily affirmed the Sevier County Chancery Court’s judgment for Defendants in a complex boundary line and real property dispute, Webb v. Sherrell, et al. The case dealt with land bordering on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. At trial, Lars represented the lead defendant, … Read More

Michael Keeney Appointed to Memphis-Shelby Airport Authority Board of Commissioners

Michael Keeney, managing shareholder at the Memphis office of Lewis Thomason Law Firm, has been approved to replace Jack Sammons’ vacated spot on the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Board of Commissioners. Michael Keeney  was nominated by Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell. “Michael will bring unique skills to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority. His experience as a business and community leader will … Read More

Steve Vescovo Featured Speaker at International Association of Defense Counsel Event

The International Association of Defense Counsel will be meeting on July 5 – 10 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. One of the featured speakers will be Steve Vescovo of Lewis Thomason who will speak on the topic “Cyber Liability: Cutting Edge Legal Advice to Give your Clients.” Steve’s speech will be the fourth program Lewis Thomason has held … Read More

Jason Pannu recognized by Tennessee Bar Association

Jason Pannu was recently recognized for his long serves as an officer of the Tennessee Bar Association. At the President’s Luncheon it was noted that Jason was stepping down as Tennessee Bar Association’s Secretary after serving in that capacity for eight years. Jason Pannu is a Lewis Thomason shareholder based in the firm’s Nashville office. He is a native of … Read More

Mary Beth Haltom White Receives Top Young Lawyers Division Honor

Mary Beth Haltom White was presented the Tennessee Bar Association Young Lawyers Division’s top award – The President’s Award – at the annual Young Lawyers Division Fellows Dinner. Mary Beth Haltom White, a shareholder in the firm’s Nashville office, concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial and business litigation, with an emphasis on commercial transportation and franchise litigation. She has … Read More

Lewis Thomason Honors Its Tennessee Bar Association Presidents

Last Thursday Lewis Thomason showed off its western outpost with a reception for Tennessee Bar Association convention attendees on the top floor of our offices in Commerce Square in downtown Memphis. The reception honored three Lewis Thomason lawyers who have served as President of the Bar Association; General Al Harvey, Bill Haltom, and  John Tarpley.  

When Competition is a Bad Word

Chris McCarty a shareholder in our Knoxville office, practices in the areas of employment law, education law and general civil litigation. Mr. McCarty handles matters before state and federal courts throughout Tennessee, as well as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). He also advises and represents various school boards, including Sevier County, Bristol City and Claiborne County. Mr. McCarty frequently presents on … Read More

Shannon van Tol – Raising Quintuplets

QUESTION:  Shannon, what’s it like to be a busy lawyer-mom raising quintuplets? ANSWER:  Many adjectives come to mind when I am asked to describe the experience of raising quintuplets, not the least of which are: crazy, fun, rewarding, challenging, educational, expensive and exhausting.  Read the full story here Quintuplets; DICTA , The Last Word by Jack H. (Nick) McCall, page 31. Shannon … Read More

LT Knoxville Sets its Sights on Cystic Fibrosis

The Lewis Thomason sporting clays team took third place Friday in the 13th Annual Vulcan Materials “Make a Break Thru for CF” Sporting Clays Tournament held at the Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club in Maryville, Tennessee on April 24, 2015.  The team was captained by John Britton, a shareholder in the Knoxville Office. Lewis Thomason was also a Silver Sponsor of this … Read More