Updates

2016 Construction Law Seminar

The Construction Group held its annual seminar at the Fox Den Country Club in Knoxville on September 16.  The seminar was well received with 54 guests in attendance, nearly doubling…

David Garst and Loy Waldrop Selected as “2016 Top Rated Lawyers in Construction Law”

Congratulations to David N. Garst and R. Loy Waldrop, Jr. on being selected as “2016 Top Rated Lawyers in Construction Law” (American Lawyer Media (ALM) and Martindale-Hubbell). A special section…

Paul Whitt, Chris McCarty and Mikel Towe Successfully Defend Appeal of Their Summary Judgment on a Contract Case.

This case involved Plaintiff homeowners who sued the former owners and sellers of the home (Defendants). The Plaintiff alleged the Defendants were guilty of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract…

Meet the Barrister – John R. Tarpley

A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer  LT: When did you decide to become a lawyer? John Tarpley: I always wanted to be a lawyer,…

Joe Clark and Samantha Bennett Triumph in Medical Malpractice.

Lewis Thomason shareholder Joseph Clark and associate Samantha Bennett maintained LT’s successful trend in medical malpractice trials last week with a victory in Shelby County Circuit Court. Jury deliberations lasted…

Contractors, did you know . . . ?

The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors has statutory authority to impose civil penalties for violations of statutes, rules, or orders enforceable by the Board.  Orders of the Board are often…

By David Draper
Meet the Barrister – Cheryl Rumage Estes

A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer  LT: When did you decide to become a lawyer? Cheryl Estes: I always wanted to be a lawyer.…

Lewis Thomason Welcomes New Associates

  Lewis Thomason is pleased to welcome five new associates at our offices across the state. In Knoxville, we welcome Brady Cody. Brady received his undergraduate degree in public policy…

CHANGE IS IN THE AIR: State to Pilot “Expertise Based” Procurement

On August 15, the State of Tennessee Real Estate Asset Management Division (STREAM) held a educational session on a new expertise-based procurement approach it intends to pilot on select future…

By Wally Irvin
Meet the Barrister – Ed Owens

A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer  LT: What do you enjoy most about being a lawyer? Ed Owens: It beats work. I do enjoy…

Chris McCarty: FLSA Salary Threshold: The First Hurdle Just Got Higher

If you are sleeping well on November 30th and wake to the sudden sound of screaming around midnight, please take a deep breath and just go back to sleep. The…

Meet the Barrister – Steve Vescovo

A periodic Q & A session with a Lewis Thomason (LT) lawyer LT: When did you decide to become a lawyer? Steve Vescovo: I intended to be an attorney since…