The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) recently welcomed Lewis Thomason Knoxville Shareholder Chris W. McCarty as one of only two new members from the State of Tennessee. ABOTA, which remains comprised equally of lawyers who primarily represent plaintiffs and those who usually represent defendants, only considers lawyers for membership who have tried at least ten civil cases to jury … Read More

Shareholder Wally Irvin spoke at the AGC Construction Leadership Council’s Lien Law Review on June 27, 2024.  Wally often provides counsel to his clients on the assertion and enforcement of lien and bond claims and led the discussion at the Review.  Wally concentrates his practice on the construction industry with a focus on serving architects, engineers, contractors, and surveyors.  He … Read More

Mary Beth White, a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Nashville office, has been appointed chair of ALFA International’s Transportation Practice Group. The ALFA International Transportation Practice Group is one of their most seasoned and largest practice groups. They provide legal guidance to clients across the United States and Canada. Ms. White is also Chair of the firm’s Transportation Practice Group and … Read More

Benjamin W. Jones, a shareholder in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office, has been appointed chair of ALFA International’s Hospitality and Retail Practice Group. The ALFA International Hospitality & Retail Practice Group focuses on helping its national and global clients navigate a myriad of litigation issues such as premises liability, safety and security failures, labor and employment issues, food and beverage liability, … Read More

Janet S. Hayes and Benjamin W. Jones, shareholders in Lewis Thomason’s Knoxville office, have been inducted as Fellows of the Knoxville Bar Foundation. Fellows are chosen based on their devoted and distinguished service to the legal profession and the administration of justice and their adherence to the highest standards of professional ethics and personal conduct. Janet Hayes’ practice is focused … Read More

Heidi Barcus spoke at the Southern Jail Summit on June 5 in Nashville, Tennessee.  The seminar was designed for jail leadership, correctional decision makers, and sheriffs.  Her topic was identifying healthcare liability and offered practical solutions for addressing and avoiding litigation in the correctional setting for individuals charged with inmate health and wellness in this challenging arena. Heidi has dedicated … Read More

David Chapman spoke at the recent ALFA International CLE webinar on Current Status of Broker Liability – Preemption and Legislative Action.  The webinar discussed the changing landscape of broker liability, including the impact and potential impact of proposed legislation and regulations, as well as the status of defenses and claims such as federal preemption, right to control, and carrier selection.  … Read More

Jeff Thompson recently spoke at the Tennessee State Emergency Nurses Association on depositions for nurses.  Jeff is a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office and has tried over 70 jury trials to verdict in state and federal courts.  He focuses on healthcare liability, products liability, and the defense of public officials and governmental entities. He is admitted to practice in … Read More

Daniel Olivas was recently a guest speaker at Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia where he spoke on contracts and tort law.  Daniel is a shareholder in the Nashville office who represents national clients in complex products liability litigation and has experience representing automobile manufacturers and suppliers. He successfully defends industrial, construction, corporate, and non-profit clients in employment discrimination matters, including … Read More

Recently at the Tennessee Bar Association’s annual meeting Knoxville shareholder Heidi Barcus took office as president-elect of the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA).  Heidi will advance to the presidency in June 2025.  Read more from the TBA here.  Knoxville Attorney Heidi Barcus Named TBA President-Elect – Articles