http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_tn.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:17:20 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_tn.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_tn.php Address : Two Union SquareSutie 1000, Phone : 423-756-3000, City : Chattanooga http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=412 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=412&page=1 Address : P.O. Box 23583, Phone : 423-899-8810, City : Chattanooga Former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Rose, how retired in 2006, has joined JAMS, The Resolution Experts. JAMS is the largest provider of ADR services in the country. Justice Rose will be a full time arbitrator and mediator in a wide variety of fields. Former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Rose, how retired in 2006, has joined JAMS, The Resolution Experts. JAMS is the largest provider of ADR services in the country. Justice Rose will be a full time arbitrator and mediator in a wide variety of fields. After the Supreme Court ruled that Lethal Injections are legal, if done like Kentucky, Virginia is attempting to move ahead with the execution of Christopher Scott Emmett, whose execution was blocked by a Supreme Court stay last October. After the Supreme Court ruled that Lethal Injections are legal, if done like Kentucky, Virginia is attempting to move ahead with the execution of Christopher Scott Emmett, whose execution was blocked by a Supreme Court stay last October. Former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Rose, how retired in 2006, has joined JAMS, The Resolution Experts. JAMS is the largest provider of ADR services in the country. Justice Rose will be a full time arbitrator and mediator in a wide variety of fields. Former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Robert E. Rose, how retired in 2006, has joined JAMS, The Resolution Experts. JAMS is the largest provider of ADR services in the country. Justice Rose will be a full time arbitrator and mediator in a wide variety of fields. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=28 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=28&page=2 Address : 832 Georgia AvenueSuite 1000, Phone : 423-756-6600, City : Chattanooga http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1651 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1651&page=3 Address : 801 Broad Street6th Floor, Phone : 423-756-7000, City : Chattanooga http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2232 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2232&page=4 Address : 165 Madison Avenue, Phone : 901-526-2000, City : Memphis Technology industry veteran and Nashville native Steve Wood Jr., has joined Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC as Of Counsel, bringing the number of Nashville attorneys in the technology group to 11. "We pursued Steve because of his unique background in the business of technology," said Bruce Doeg, managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Nashville office and co-founder of the firm's Business Technology Group. "As a former tech company CEO, he understands the practical technology and business challenges that business owners face and is able to help them better balance the legal issues." Mr. Wood brings to his law practice an unusual background that includes business experience in both commercial real estate finance and the vertical market software industry. He began his career as a commercial construction lender with a major bank in Charlotte, North Carolina, for three years before returning to Nashville as a commercial mortgage banker for two more years. Mr. Wood then attended law school at Vanderbilt, where he began work on a software application for automating the administration of commercial mortgage investment portfolios. While practicing law in Nashville in the 1990s, he co-founded a business with his father to bring the technology to market, and he eventually left law practice to devote full attention to running the growing software business. The company achieved a 35% market share and was acquired by a NYSE-listed firm, and Mr. Wood stayed for two more years as division executive with the acquiring company. Mr. Wood then spent five years as a full-time faculty member of Vanderbilt Law School, concentrating on practical business transactional law, and as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management. During that time he also worked as a business consultant and advisor to technology-oriented businesses. The Business Technology group at Baker Donelson helps clients navigate the complex and wide-ranging issues of eBusiness and technology. The group's attorneys have a broad range of experience working with traditional companies incorporating technology, as well as business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies, eHealth concerns, financial service companies, eSolutions providers, capital sources and infrastructure companies. Technology industry veteran and Nashville native Steve Wood Jr., has joined Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC as Of Counsel, bringing the number of Nashville attorneys in the technology group to 11. "We pursued Steve because of his unique background in the business of technology," said Bruce Doeg, managing shareholder of Baker Donelson's Nashville office and co-founder of the firm's Business Technology Group. "As a former tech company CEO, he understands the practical technology and business challenges that business owners face and is able to help them better balance the legal issues." Mr. Wood brings to his law practice an unusual background that includes business experience in both commercial real estate finance and the vertical market software industry. He began his career as a commercial construction lender with a major bank in Charlotte, North Carolina, for three years before returning to Nashville as a commercial mortgage banker for two more years. Mr. Wood then attended law school at Vanderbilt, where he began work on a software application for automating the administration of commercial mortgage investment portfolios. While practicing law in Nashville in the 1990s, he co-founded a business with his father to bring the technology to market, and he eventually left law practice to devote full attention to running the growing software business. The company achieved a 35% market share and was acquired by a NYSE-listed firm, and Mr. Wood stayed for two more years as division executive with the acquiring company. Mr. Wood then spent five years as a full-time faculty member of Vanderbilt Law School, concentrating on practical business transactional law, and as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management. During that time he also worked as a business consultant and advisor to technology-oriented businesses. The Business Technology group at Baker Donelson helps clients navigate the complex and wide-ranging issues of eBusiness and technology. The group's attorneys have a broad range of experience working with traditional companies incorporating technology, as well as business-to-business and business-to-consumer companies, eHealth concerns, financial service companies, eSolutions providers, capital sources and infrastructure companies. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC (Baker Donelson) is pleased to announce that Senate Appropriations staffer Mark Van de Water has joined the Firm's Washington, DC office. Mr. Van de Water, who is joining the Firm as a Senior Public Policy Advisor, previously served as principal advisor to Senator Thad Cochran and the members and staff of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. In this role, Mr. Van de Water advised the Subcommittee on issues and funding concerning the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Protection and Programs Directorate, and Science and Technology. "Baker Donelson has a careful strategy of expanding the firm's public policy practice in Washington through the addition of top government talent," stated Linda H. Daschle, chair of Baker Donelson's Federal Public Policy Group. "Mark Van de Water's appropriations and legislative experience enhances our already robust practice in the homeland security area and strengthens the Firm's overall federal policy group. We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the firm and know that his track record of bipartisan appropriations work on Capitol Hill will serve our clients well." During his tenure as principal advisor, Van de Water made recommendations to the members of the Homeland Security Subcommittee and full Appropriations Committee on the appropriation of $36 billion in annual federal homeland security funding and programs. For five years, beginning in 1991, Mr. Van de Water worked closely with the Senate Committee on Appropriations as Deputy Staff Director and as Professional Staff. Prior to that, he served as Legislative Assistant for Congressman Les AuCoin from 1986-1991. Mr. Van de Water also served as Executive Director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission, and was Vice President of OPIC's Investment Development Department, where he was instrumental in growing a global portfolio to more than $18 billion in 96 countries. In addition to his Masters in International Development Studies from the George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs, Van de Water was a Presidential Scholarship recipient as an undergraduate student at St. Lawrence University, a recipient of the John C. Stennis Fellowship and currently has Top Secret Security clearance. Mr. Van de Water is native of Corvallis, Oregon, and a current resident of Fauquier County, Virginia. Mr. Van de Water's arrival marks the fifth major recent addition to the Baker Donelson Washington, DC office. Earlier this year, former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson (R-CT) joined the Firm. In addition, Lance B. Leggitt,, a former senior White House Advisor joined Baker Donelson, bringing with him a wealth of health policy knowledge as well as Donna Thiel, Esq., who concentrates on regulatory issues affecting health care providers. JC Sandberg, former counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, also joined the Firm this year. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC (Baker Donelson) is pleased to announce that Senate Appropriations staffer Mark Van de Water has joined the Firm's Washington, DC office. Mr. Van de Water, who is joining the Firm as a Senior Public Policy Advisor, previously served as principal advisor to Senator Thad Cochran and the members and staff of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee. In this role, Mr. Van de Water advised the Subcommittee on issues and funding concerning the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the National Protection and Programs Directorate, and Science and Technology. "Baker Donelson has a careful strategy of expanding the firm's public policy practice in Washington through the addition of top government talent," stated Linda H. Daschle, chair of Baker Donelson's Federal Public Policy Group. "Mark Van de Water's appropriations and legislative experience enhances our already robust practice in the homeland security area and strengthens the Firm's overall federal policy group. We are thrilled to welcome Mark to the firm and know that his track record of bipartisan appropriations work on Capitol Hill will serve our clients well." During his tenure as principal advisor, Van de Water made recommendations to the members of the Homeland Security Subcommittee and full Appropriations Committee on the appropriation of $36 billion in annual federal homeland security funding and programs. For five years, beginning in 1991, Mr. Van de Water worked closely with the Senate Committee on Appropriations as Deputy Staff Director and as Professional Staff. Prior to that, he served as Legislative Assistant for Congressman Les AuCoin from 1986-1991. Mr. Van de Water also served as Executive Director of the Rappahannock-Rapidan Regional Commission, and was Vice President of OPIC's Investment Development Department, where he was instrumental in growing a global portfolio to more than $18 billion in 96 countries. In addition to his Masters in International Development Studies from the George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs, Van de Water was a Presidential Scholarship recipient as an undergraduate student at St. Lawrence University, a recipient of the John C. Stennis Fellowship and currently has Top Secret Security clearance. Mr. Van de Water is native of Corvallis, Oregon, and a current resident of Fauquier County, Virginia. Mr. Van de Water's arrival marks the fifth major recent addition to the Baker Donelson Washington, DC office. Earlier this year, former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson (R-CT) joined the Firm. In addition, Lance B. Leggitt,, a former senior White House Advisor joined Baker Donelson, bringing with him a wealth of health policy knowledge as well as Donna Thiel, Esq., who concentrates on regulatory issues affecting health care providers. JC Sandberg, former counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, also joined the Firm this year. The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC announces the addition of attorneys Brett McCall and Nathan Smith to its Jackson office. Mr. McCall, who joins the Firm as associate, concentrates his practice in commercial real estate and lending. Before joining Baker Donelson, Mr. McCall was associate Mississippi state counsel for First American Title Insurance Company, where his responsibilities included title claims litigation and underwriting. He was previously a clerk at the Mississippi Court of Appeals for the Honorable David Ishee. Mr. Smith also joins the Firm as associate and focuses his practice on federal taxation, state and local taxation and estate planning. While at Mississippi College School of Law, he served as the Chief Executive Editor of the Law Review, and was the recipient of the West Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award and the Law Review Best Casenote Award. Prior to obtaining his LL.M. in taxation from the University of Florida, Mr. Smith was a judicial clerk at the Mississippi Court of Appeals for the Honorable Donna Barnes. Mr. McCall and Mr. Smith are the latest in a number of recent additions to Baker Donelson's Jackson office, which has grown from 50 attorneys to more than 75 in the last year. "We plan to keep adding talented associates like Brett and Nathan so we can continue to serve our clients in Mississippi and throughout the region," said William S. Painter, managing shareholder of the Firm's Jackson office. The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC announces the addition of attorneys Brett McCall and Nathan Smith to its Jackson office. Mr. McCall, who joins the Firm as associate, concentrates his practice in commercial real estate and lending. Before joining Baker Donelson, Mr. McCall was associate Mississippi state counsel for First American Title Insurance Company, where his responsibilities included title claims litigation and underwriting. He was previously a clerk at the Mississippi Court of Appeals for the Honorable David Ishee. Mr. Smith also joins the Firm as associate and focuses his practice on federal taxation, state and local taxation and estate planning. While at Mississippi College School of Law, he served as the Chief Executive Editor of the Law Review, and was the recipient of the West Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award and the Law Review Best Casenote Award. Prior to obtaining his LL.M. in taxation from the University of Florida, Mr. Smith was a judicial clerk at the Mississippi Court of Appeals for the Honorable Donna Barnes. Mr. McCall and Mr. Smith are the latest in a number of recent additions to Baker Donelson's Jackson office, which has grown from 50 attorneys to more than 75 in the last year. "We plan to keep adding talented associates like Brett and Nathan so we can continue to serve our clients in Mississippi and throughout the region," said William S. Painter, managing shareholder of the Firm's Jackson office. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=99 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=99&page=31 Address : 736 Market StreetSuite 1100, Phone : 423-425-7000, City : Chattanooga http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2185 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2185&page=6 Address : 633 Chestnut StreetNinth Floor, Phone : 423-756-8400, City : Chattanooga http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=938 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=938&page=7 Address : 801 Broad StreetThird Floor, Phone : 423-265-0214, City : Chattanooga http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1402 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1402&page=8 Address : 121 South Third Street, Phone : 931-647-1501, City : Clarksville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=137 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=137&page=9 Address : P.O. Box 1147, Phone : , City : Jackson http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1959 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1959&page=14 Address : 231 Public SquareSuite 205, Phone : 615-591-1800, City : Franklin http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1815 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1815&page=11 Address : 130 Maple Drive, NorthSecond Floor, Phone : 615-822-8822, City : Hendersonville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=224 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=224&page=12 Address : 488 South Mendenhall, Phone : 901-683-7000, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1741 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1741&page=36 Address : 1212 North Eastman Road, Phone : 423-378-8800, City : Kingsport http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1145 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1145&page=15 Address : 408 North Cedar Bluff RoadSuite 463, Phone : 865-692-9039, City : Knoxville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1689 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1689&page=16 Address : 900 South Gay StreetSuite 1871, Phone : 865-546-4305, City : Knoxville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1486 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1486&page=17 Address : P.O. Box 900, Phone : 865-215-1000, City : Knoxville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2602 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2602&page=18 Address : P.O. Box 629, Phone : 865-525-5134, City : Knoxville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1323 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1323&page=19 Address : P.O. Box 2649, Phone : 865-637-3531, City : Knoxville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=342 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=342&page=20 Address : 617 Main StreetP.O. Box 869, Phone : 865-292-2307, City : Knoxville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1097 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1097&page=21 Address : 620 Market Street5th Floor, P.O. Box 2425, Phone : 865-546-4646, City : Knoxville Ms. Stevens comes to Lewis-King from another Knoxville law firm. She will be working primarily in the casualty defense practice area in the firm's Knoxville office. Ms. Smith comes to Lewis-King from the Tennessee Supreme Court where whe has most recently served as Senior Law Clerk to Justice William M. Barker. Ms. Smith, a licensed teacher, will be practicing primarily in the area of education law in the firm's Nashville office. Mr. Deal, a licensed architect, comes to Lewis-King from another Nashville law firm. He will be practicing construction law in the firm's Nashville office. Ms. Stevens comes to Lewis-King from another Knoxville law firm. She will be working primarily in the casualty defense practice area in the firm's Knoxville office. Ms. Smith comes to Lewis-King from the Tennessee Supreme Court where whe has most recently served as Senior Law Clerk to Justice William M. Barker. Ms. Smith, a licensed teacher, will be practicing primarily in the area of education law in the firm's Nashville office. Mr. Deal, a licensed architect, comes to Lewis-King from another Nashville law firm. He will be practicing construction law in the firm's Nashville office. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1429 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1429&page=22 Address : 40 South Main Street29th Floor, Phone : 901-525-8721, City : Memphis Thomason Hendrix lawyers, Bill Haltom and Stacie Winkler, successfully represented Memphis Light Gas & Water Division in an appeal at the Court of Appeals of Tennessee at Jackson. The case involved wrongful interference with an easement where MLG&W had been awarded compensatory and punitive damages at the Trial Court level. The Court of Appeals affirmed the verdict of the Trial Judge in favor of MLG&W. Thomason Hendrix lawyers, Bill Haltom and Stacie Winkler, successfully represented Memphis Light Gas & Water Division in an appeal at the Court of Appeals of Tennessee at Jackson. The case involved wrongful interference with an easement where MLG&W had been awarded compensatory and punitive damages at the Trial Court level. The Court of Appeals affirmed the verdict of the Trial Judge in favor of MLG&W. Thomason Hendrix partners Cheryl Estes and Steve Vescovo successfully defended two former Hamilton High School coaches in a federal lawsuit in which they were accused of assault and civil rights violations by a former student. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning a defense verdict at the conclusion of the three day trial. Thomason Hendrix partners Cheryl Estes and Steve Vescovo successfully defended two former Hamilton High School coaches in a federal lawsuit in which they were accused of assault and civil rights violations by a former student. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning a defense verdict at the conclusion of the three day trial. Kemper Durand and Rehim Babaoglu were named among the 150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee in the January 2007 edition of the Business Tennessee magazine. Kemper Durand was named for his work in Criminal Defense Litigation, and Rehim Babaoglu was named for his work in Immigration. Each year, Business Tennessee "polls leading attorneys, judges and corporate executives across the state and beyond to spotlight some of the brightest minds in Tennessee's legal community" and then publishes the results of the polling in its magazine. Kemper Durand and Rehim Babaoglu were named among the 150 Best Lawyers in Tennessee in the January 2007 edition of the Business Tennessee magazine. Kemper Durand was named for his work in Criminal Defense Litigation, and Rehim Babaoglu was named for his work in Immigration. Each year, Business Tennessee "polls leading attorneys, judges and corporate executives across the state and beyond to spotlight some of the brightest minds in Tennessee's legal community" and then publishes the results of the polling in its magazine. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2368 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2368&page=24 Address : 130 North Court Avenue, Phone : 901-524-5000, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=318 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=318&page=25 Address : 200 Jefferson AvenueSuite 1000, Phone : 901-528-1111, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2281 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2281&page=26 Address : 6410 Poplar AvenueSuite 1000, Phone : 901-522-9000, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1538 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1538&page=27 Address : 100 Peabody PlaceSuite 900, Phone : 901-543-5900, City : Memphis Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to announce that Rebecca G. Bond has joined the firm\'s Knoxville office. Ms. Bond will practice in the Litigation Practice Area. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced as an associate with Leibowitz & Cohen, also in Knoxville. Ms. Bond has also served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Alan E. Highers of the Tennessee Court of Appeals for the Western Section and the United States Recalled Magistrate Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Originally from Greeneville, Tennessee, Ms. Bond attended the University of Tennessee where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She graduated cum laude in 1997 from the University of Tennessee with a B.A degree in English and a minor in political science and received her J.D. degree from the University of Memphis School of Law in 2000. Ms. Bond is a member of the Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations. Bass, Berry & Sims is pleased to announce that Rebecca G. Bond has joined the firm\'s Knoxville office. Ms. Bond will practice in the Litigation Practice Area. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced as an associate with Leibowitz & Cohen, also in Knoxville. Ms. Bond has also served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Alan E. Highers of the Tennessee Court of Appeals for the Western Section and the United States Recalled Magistrate Judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Originally from Greeneville, Tennessee, Ms. Bond attended the University of Tennessee where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She graduated cum laude in 1997 from the University of Tennessee with a B.A degree in English and a minor in political science and received her J.D. degree from the University of Memphis School of Law in 2000. Ms. Bond is a member of the Knoxville and Tennessee Bar Associations. Twenty-four attorneys from Bass, Berry & Sims PLC were ranked in Chambers USA: America\'s Leading Lawyers for Business. Listings are based on thousands of in-depth interviews by Chambers USA staff who are researching the strengths and reputations of attorneys all across the United States. Chambers and Partners, based in London, began as general book publishers in 1969. Since 1990, they have published the Chambers Guide to the UK legal profession. The USA Guide was first introduced in 2003. For more information on rankings, visit www.chambersandpartners.com. The firm, as a whole, received a #1 ranking in every one of the five possible practice areas for Tennessee: Corporate/M&A; Employment (Mainly Defendant); Litigation (General Commercial); Real Estate; and Media & Entertainment. Twenty-four attorneys from Bass, Berry & Sims PLC were ranked in Chambers USA: America\'s Leading Lawyers for Business. Listings are based on thousands of in-depth interviews by Chambers USA staff who are researching the strengths and reputations of attorneys all across the United States. Chambers and Partners, based in London, began as general book publishers in 1969. Since 1990, they have published the Chambers Guide to the UK legal profession. The USA Guide was first introduced in 2003. For more information on rankings, visit www.chambersandpartners.com. The firm, as a whole, received a #1 ranking in every one of the five possible practice areas for Tennessee: Corporate/M&A; Employment (Mainly Defendant); Litigation (General Commercial); Real Estate; and Media & Entertainment. Nashville, Tenn.-Bass, Berry & Sims PLC is pleased to announce that Matthew M. Curley, Anna M. Grizzle, D. Scott Holley, Britt K. Latham, Andrea Taylor McKellar and H. Warren Sanger have been promoted to membership in the firm. Matthew M. Curley is a member in the firm's Litigation Practice Area. He received his law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law. Mr. Curley practices in the Nashville Downtown office. Anna M. Grizzle is a member in the firm's Litigation Practice Area, specializing in healthcare litigation matters. She received her law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama School of Law. Ms. Grizzle practices in the Nashville Downtown office. D. Scott Holley is a member in the firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Area. He received his law degree, with highest honors, from the University of Tennessee College of law. Mr. Holley practices in the Nashville Downtown office. Britt K. Latham is a member in the firm's Litigation Practice Area. He received his law degree, with honors, from Duke University School of Law. Mr. Latham practices in the Nashville Downtown office. Andrea Taylor McKellar is a member of the firm's Litigation Practice Area. She received her law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law. Ms. McKellar practices in the Nashville Downtown office. H. Warren Sanger is a member of the firm's Corporate and Securities, Commercial Transactions and Real Estate and Public Finance Practice Areas. He received his law degree, with honors, from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Mr. Sanger practices in the Knoxville office. About Bass, Berry & Sims Bass, Berry & Sims is a law firm of 190 attorneys in four Tennessee offices: Nashville Downtown and Music Row, Knoxville and Memphis. Since its inception in 1922, the firm has been involved with many of the major business transactions and significant litigation matters in the Southeastern region. The firm's clients include a broad range of Fortune 500 companies as well as local and regional businesses. Nashville, Tenn.-Bass, Berry & Sims PLC is pleased to announce that Matthew M. Curley, Anna M. Grizzle, D. Scott Holley, Britt K. Latham, Andrea Taylor McKellar and H. Warren Sanger have been promoted to membership in the firm. Matthew M. Curley is a member in the firm's Litigation Practice Area. He received his law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law. Mr. Curley practices in the Nashville Downtown office. Anna M. Grizzle is a member in the firm's Litigation Practice Area, specializing in healthcare litigation matters. She received her law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama School of Law. Ms. Grizzle practices in the Nashville Downtown office. D. Scott Holley is a member in the firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Area. He received his law degree, with highest honors, from the University of Tennessee College of law. Mr. Holley practices in the Nashville Downtown office. Britt K. Latham is a member in the firm's Litigation Practice Area. He received his law degree, with honors, from Duke University School of Law. Mr. Latham practices in the Nashville Downtown office. Andrea Taylor McKellar is a member of the firm's Litigation Practice Area. She received her law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law. Ms. McKellar practices in the Nashville Downtown office. H. Warren Sanger is a member of the firm's Corporate and Securities, Commercial Transactions and Real Estate and Public Finance Practice Areas. He received his law degree, with honors, from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Mr. Sanger practices in the Knoxville office. About Bass, Berry & Sims Bass, Berry & Sims is a law firm of 190 attorneys in four Tennessee offices: Nashville Downtown and Music Row, Knoxville and Memphis. Since its inception in 1922, the firm has been involved with many of the major business transactions and significant litigation matters in the Southeastern region. The firm's clients include a broad range of Fortune 500 companies as well as local and regional businesses. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=134 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=134&page=28 Address : 6410 Poplar AvenueSuite 300, Phone : 901-767-6160, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1427 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1427&page=29 Address : 26 North Second Street, Phone : 901-527-4673, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=889 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=889&page=30 Address : One Commerce SquareSuite 2700, Phone : 901-525-1455, City : Memphis Too often, talented, ambitious students achieve success and satisfaction in law school only to find their afterlife as an associate in an impersonal, internally competitive law firm to be devoid of satisfaction. Not so for associates at the 125-lawyer, Rochester-based firm of Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. For the third year in a row, HSE has earned the #1 ranking nationally in a survey of midlevel associate satisfaction conducted by The American Lawyer. The 2006 survey of third, fourth and fifth year associates at hundreds of firms across the United States probed into associates' levels of job satisfaction, including their relationships with fellow associates as well as partners, and their access to meaningful training and guidance, to pro bono work, and to interesting, high quality work assignments with significant responsibility. As in 2004 and 2005, HSE earned the honor as "the best place to work" among all participating law firms, something managing partner Maureen Alston called ""a wonderful reflection on every player on the HSE team." Ms. Alston noted that "HSE's culture of teamwork and mutual respect, by design, encourages our lawyers to compete externally, not internally, and provides early opportunities for lawyers to grow and succeed as professionals. We believe this naturally leads to satisfied, well rounded associates who develop quickly into legal counselors and leaders. Too often, talented, ambitious students achieve success and satisfaction in law school only to find their afterlife as an associate in an impersonal, internally competitive law firm to be devoid of satisfaction. Not so for associates at the 125-lawyer, Rochester-based firm of Harter Secrest & Emery LLP. For the third year in a row, HSE has earned the #1 ranking nationally in a survey of midlevel associate satisfaction conducted by The American Lawyer. The 2006 survey of third, fourth and fifth year associates at hundreds of firms across the United States probed into associates' levels of job satisfaction, including their relationships with fellow associates as well as partners, and their access to meaningful training and guidance, to pro bono work, and to interesting, high quality work assignments with significant responsibility. As in 2004 and 2005, HSE earned the honor as "the best place to work" among all participating law firms, something managing partner Maureen Alston called ""a wonderful reflection on every player on the HSE team." Ms. Alston noted that "HSE's culture of teamwork and mutual respect, by design, encourages our lawyers to compete externally, not internally, and provides early opportunities for lawyers to grow and succeed as professionals. We believe this naturally leads to satisfied, well rounded associates who develop quickly into legal counselors and leaders. The American Lawyer has been surveying midlevel associate satisfaction at law firms for two decades - the 2006 version is just out - and this much is clear: little has improved since 1986. The overall satisfaction score was 3.7 (out of 5) in 1986; today it's 3.78.What's more striking is a comparison of associate gripes: A Kirkland & Ellis associate recently reported to the magazine: "[Kirkland] is asking too much of too few. No one should make the money you make on the backs of people working around the clock. Take fewer cases, hire more people." The 1986 version of this complaint? "As [the firm] grows larger and makes more money," reported an Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld associate, "being an associate means I do not share in the increased profits . . . but nonetheless do share in the tensions and changes caused by growth." That said, times have changed. According to the survey, partners familiar with both eras report that associate life is more demanding than it used to be. "Today, the pace is totally different," reported Philip "Pete" Ruegger III, chair of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. "You used to send a letter and wait for a reply or hand-deliver a memo and wait for a reply." Not so anymore, in a world of FedEx and email attachments.p Oh yeah, the survey results? Once again, Rochester, N.Y.-based Harter, Secrest & Emery finished atop the rankings (must be that clean upstate drinking water); with Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner finishing second, and Dickstein Shapiro; Nutter, McLennan & Fish; and Munger, Tolles & Olson finishing third, fourth and fifth, respectively. What about last year's bottom feeders, profiled by Ashby Jones in a recent WSJ.com article? It's a mixed bag. Proskauer Rose and Cahill, Gordon & Reindell again finished fairly low in the survey (though not at the bottom). The news was better, however, for Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, which jumped nearly 100 slots in the rankings. The American Lawyer has been surveying midlevel associate satisfaction at law firms for two decades - the 2006 version is just out - and this much is clear: little has improved since 1986. The overall satisfaction score was 3.7 (out of 5) in 1986; today it's 3.78.What's more striking is a comparison of associate gripes: A Kirkland & Ellis associate recently reported to the magazine: "[Kirkland] is asking too much of too few. No one should make the money you make on the backs of people working around the clock. Take fewer cases, hire more people." The 1986 version of this complaint? "As [the firm] grows larger and makes more money," reported an Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld associate, "being an associate means I do not share in the increased profits . . . but nonetheless do share in the tensions and changes caused by growth." That said, times have changed. According to the survey, partners familiar with both eras report that associate life is more demanding than it used to be. "Today, the pace is totally different," reported Philip "Pete" Ruegger III, chair of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. "You used to send a letter and wait for a reply or hand-deliver a memo and wait for a reply." Not so anymore, in a world of FedEx and email attachments.p Oh yeah, the survey results? Once again, Rochester, N.Y.-based Harter, Secrest & Emery finished atop the rankings (must be that clean upstate drinking water); with Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner finishing second, and Dickstein Shapiro; Nutter, McLennan & Fish; and Munger, Tolles & Olson finishing third, fourth and fifth, respectively. What about last year's bottom feeders, profiled by Ashby Jones in a recent WSJ.com article? It's a mixed bag. Proskauer Rose and Cahill, Gordon & Reindell again finished fairly low in the survey (though not at the bottom). The news was better, however, for Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle, which jumped nearly 100 slots in the rankings. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1018 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1018&page=43 Address : 618 Church StreetSuite 300, Phone : 615-726-1200, City : Nashville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=724 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=724&page=49 Address : 6000 Poplar AvenueSuite 400, Phone : 901-756-6300, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=55 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=55&page=34 Address : 3725 Champion Hills DriveSuite 3000, Phone : 901-795-6695, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1270 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1270&page=37 Address : 6075 Poplar AvenueP.O. Box 171443, Suite 500, Phone : 901-680-7200, City : Memphis The employees of Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, have declared the firm one of the Best Places to Work in Mississippi for 2006, according to a Mississippi Business Journal annual survey. With more than 225 employees in the firm's Mississippi offices, Butler Snow was announced winner of the Large Company category during the Awards Kick-off Breakfast for the 23rd Annual Mississippi Business & Technology Expo January 18. "Butler Snow strives to create an environment where hard work is valued and recognized," said Julie Yancey, Butler Snow's Director of Human Resources. "In turn, there is a great sense of family and camaraderie within the firm where everyone is ultimately working for the overall good of our clients." The survey and awards program are designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the state, and recognition is based on results from an online survey of company employees. All Mississippi-based employees were encouraged to participate in the survey, which consisted of 60 rating-scale questions, two open-ended questions and seven demographic questions. Employees were asked to rate the firm in areas including common purpose, culture and values, learning and development, performance and recognition and communication and cooperation. Southern Research Group, an independent marketing firm, provided all analysis and findings from survey participants. Butler Snow, along with other category winners, will be profiled by the Mississippi Business Journal in a March 2006 special publication of the Best Places to Work. Butler Snow is one of the largest law firms in the Mid-South. Recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Butler Snow has been a leading presence in the Southeastern legal community since 1954. Butler Snow represents clients across the state, region and nation in significant business and litigation matters across a diversified group of industry sectors from its offices in Jackson and Gulfport, Mississippi and in Memphis, Tennessee. Butler Snow offers its clients a full range of legal services. For more information on Butler Snow, go to www.butlersnow.com. The employees of Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC, have declared the firm one of the Best Places to Work in Mississippi for 2006, according to a Mississippi Business Journal annual survey. With more than 225 employees in the firm's Mississippi offices, Butler Snow was announced winner of the Large Company category during the Awards Kick-off Breakfast for the 23rd Annual Mississippi Business & Technology Expo January 18. "Butler Snow strives to create an environment where hard work is valued and recognized," said Julie Yancey, Butler Snow's Director of Human Resources. "In turn, there is a great sense of family and camaraderie within the firm where everyone is ultimately working for the overall good of our clients." The survey and awards program are designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in the state, and recognition is based on results from an online survey of company employees. All Mississippi-based employees were encouraged to participate in the survey, which consisted of 60 rating-scale questions, two open-ended questions and seven demographic questions. Employees were asked to rate the firm in areas including common purpose, culture and values, learning and development, performance and recognition and communication and cooperation. Southern Research Group, an independent marketing firm, provided all analysis and findings from survey participants. Butler Snow, along with other category winners, will be profiled by the Mississippi Business Journal in a March 2006 special publication of the Best Places to Work. Butler Snow is one of the largest law firms in the Mid-South. Recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Butler Snow has been a leading presence in the Southeastern legal community since 1954. Butler Snow represents clients across the state, region and nation in significant business and litigation matters across a diversified group of industry sectors from its offices in Jackson and Gulfport, Mississippi and in Memphis, Tennessee. Butler Snow offers its clients a full range of legal services. For more information on Butler Snow, go to www.butlersnow.com. Don Clark, a Mississippi native with more than 30 years' experience in governmental, business, and municipal bond law, is the new Chair of Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC. Clark, who joined Butler Snow in 1998, plans to continue his practice as he takes on his new management duties. "I'll focus on executing our strategic plans," Clark said. "We want to build on our reputation as an outstanding regional law firm, with national experience in areas like healthcare litigation. "We've got a great staff, and I plan to rely on them," Clark said. He credits his predecessor, Steve Rosenblatt, with moving Butler Snow over the past eight years from being a strong "Mississippi" firm to one with a regional and national reputation. Butler Snow, with more than 140 attorneys, has Jackson, Memphis and Gulf Coast offices. The Memphis office has grown from one attorney to 36, and the Coast Office now has 12 attorneys. Butler Snow's focus on client service sets it apart, according to Clark, who cited the firm's high client satisfaction marks in a recent survey. "But those results only give us a higher goal to shoot for," Clark said. "We have already implemented changes, like not charging clients for routine expenses, that will help us serve clients better." Clark, a native of Waynesboro, has a degree in political science from the University of Southern Mississippi and a law degree from the University of Mississippi. He began his legal career with the Mississippi Attorney General's office and then moved to the law firm of Crosthwait Terney & Noble, where he built a municipal bond practice. Clark was attracted to Butler Snow because of its energetic leadership, its commitment to client service and its plans for growth. First as leader of the Public Finance and Governmental Affairs Group and then as Chairman of the Business Department, Clark has used his knowledge of how government, politics and law intersect to serve a range of private and public clients. Clark and Patti, his wife of 25 years, have two sons "Butler Snow is committed to serving clients, locally, regionally and nationally, across a range of practice areas," Clark said. "I'm excited at the opportunity to help lead the firm forward." Butler Snow, with more than 140 attorneys, is one of the largest law firms in the Mid-South. Recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Butler Snow has been a leading presence in the Southeastern legal community since 1954. Butler Snow represents clients across the state, region and nation in significant business and litigation matters across a diversified group of industry sectors from its offices in Jackson and Gulfport, Mississippi and in Memphis, Tennessee. Butler Snow offers its clients a full range of legal services. For more information go to www.butlersnow.com Don Clark, a Mississippi native with more than 30 years' experience in governmental, business, and municipal bond law, is the new Chair of Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada, PLLC. Clark, who joined Butler Snow in 1998, plans to continue his practice as he takes on his new management duties. "I'll focus on executing our strategic plans," Clark said. "We want to build on our reputation as an outstanding regional law firm, with national experience in areas like healthcare litigation. "We've got a great staff, and I plan to rely on them," Clark said. He credits his predecessor, Steve Rosenblatt, with moving Butler Snow over the past eight years from being a strong "Mississippi" firm to one with a regional and national reputation. Butler Snow, with more than 140 attorneys, has Jackson, Memphis and Gulf Coast offices. The Memphis office has grown from one attorney to 36, and the Coast Office now has 12 attorneys. Butler Snow's focus on client service sets it apart, according to Clark, who cited the firm's high client satisfaction marks in a recent survey. "But those results only give us a higher goal to shoot for," Clark said. "We have already implemented changes, like not charging clients for routine expenses, that will help us serve clients better." Clark, a native of Waynesboro, has a degree in political science from the University of Southern Mississippi and a law degree from the University of Mississippi. He began his legal career with the Mississippi Attorney General's office and then moved to the law firm of Crosthwait Terney & Noble, where he built a municipal bond practice. Clark was attracted to Butler Snow because of its energetic leadership, its commitment to client service and its plans for growth. First as leader of the Public Finance and Governmental Affairs Group and then as Chairman of the Business Department, Clark has used his knowledge of how government, politics and law intersect to serve a range of private and public clients. Clark and Patti, his wife of 25 years, have two sons "Butler Snow is committed to serving clients, locally, regionally and nationally, across a range of practice areas," Clark said. "I'm excited at the opportunity to help lead the firm forward." Butler Snow, with more than 140 attorneys, is one of the largest law firms in the Mid-South. Recently celebrating its 50th anniversary, Butler Snow has been a leading presence in the Southeastern legal community since 1954. Butler Snow represents clients across the state, region and nation in significant business and litigation matters across a diversified group of industry sectors from its offices in Jackson and Gulfport, Mississippi and in Memphis, Tennessee. Butler Snow offers its clients a full range of legal services. For more information go to www.butlersnow.com http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=341 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=341&page=38 Address : 1661 International Place DriveSuite 300, Phone : 901-767-1234, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2344 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2344&page=39 Address : 81 Monroe AvenueSixth Floor, Phone : 901-624-0640, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1610 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1610&page=40 Address : 1255 Lynnfield RoadSuite 123, Phone : 901-767-5185, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1674 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1674&page=41 Address : 1000 Ridgeway Loop RoadSuite 200, Phone : 901-525-6781, City : Memphis Nashville, Tenn - (March 31, 2006) Law firm Adams and Reese/Stokes Bartholomew announced today a $50,000 commitment and title sponsorship for the Nashville Symphony's new Jazz at the Symphony series starting in the 2006/07 concert season. This three-concert series is the first from the Nashville Symphony devoted completely to jazz music and artists. The inaugural series in Schermerhorn Symphony Center will feature legendary jazz pianist Chick Corea, jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves and trumpeter Chris Botti. "This generous sponsorship by Adams and Reese goes a long way in helping the Nashville Symphony present a full series of jazz, one of America's most important art forms, in Schermerhorn Symphony Center," said Alan D. Valentine, President and CEO of the Nashville Symphony. "We are thankful for our ongoing relationship with Adams and Reese and their continued commitment to the Symphony." One of the largest firms in the South Central United States, Adams and Reese merged in June of 2005 with Stokes Bartholomew, one of Tennessee's most respected law firms. With a total of 300 attorneys firm-wide, Adams and Reese has nine offices in eight markets throughout the region, including two offices in Nashville, downtown and Music Row. With a deep commitment to community involvement and development, Adams and Reese has provided ongoing pro bono support to the Nashville Symphony's Board of Directors as part of the firm's pro bono program, CA&RE (Caring Adams and Reese Employees). In addition, Adams and Reese provided significant financial support in bringing the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to Nashville for their first concert since Hurricane Katrina, which took place on October 4, 2005 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. "As a firm with strong ties to New Orleans, Adams and Reese is pleased to support jazz in another great Music City," said Charles P. Adams, Jr., Managing Partner of Adams and Reese LLP. "We are proud to sponsor the new Jazz at the Symphony series and to help the Nashville Symphony expand its offerings in what is sure to be an acoustical masterpiece, Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Nashville, Tenn - (March 31, 2006) Law firm Adams and Reese/Stokes Bartholomew announced today a $50,000 commitment and title sponsorship for the Nashville Symphony's new Jazz at the Symphony series starting in the 2006/07 concert season. This three-concert series is the first from the Nashville Symphony devoted completely to jazz music and artists. The inaugural series in Schermerhorn Symphony Center will feature legendary jazz pianist Chick Corea, jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves and trumpeter Chris Botti. "This generous sponsorship by Adams and Reese goes a long way in helping the Nashville Symphony present a full series of jazz, one of America's most important art forms, in Schermerhorn Symphony Center," said Alan D. Valentine, President and CEO of the Nashville Symphony. "We are thankful for our ongoing relationship with Adams and Reese and their continued commitment to the Symphony." One of the largest firms in the South Central United States, Adams and Reese merged in June of 2005 with Stokes Bartholomew, one of Tennessee's most respected law firms. With a total of 300 attorneys firm-wide, Adams and Reese has nine offices in eight markets throughout the region, including two offices in Nashville, downtown and Music Row. With a deep commitment to community involvement and development, Adams and Reese has provided ongoing pro bono support to the Nashville Symphony's Board of Directors as part of the firm's pro bono program, CA&RE (Caring Adams and Reese Employees). In addition, Adams and Reese provided significant financial support in bringing the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to Nashville for their first concert since Hurricane Katrina, which took place on October 4, 2005 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. "As a firm with strong ties to New Orleans, Adams and Reese is pleased to support jazz in another great Music City," said Charles P. Adams, Jr., Managing Partner of Adams and Reese LLP. "We are proud to sponsor the new Jazz at the Symphony series and to help the Nashville Symphony expand its offerings in what is sure to be an acoustical masterpiece, Schermerhorn Symphony Center. On Thursday, New Orleans CityBusiness announced the honorees for its second annual "Leadership in Law" awards ceremony and luncheon to be held at noon on April 28, 2006 at the downtown New Orleans Sheraton. Adams and Reese partners, Charles A. Cerise, Jr., John M. Duck, Thomas G. O'Brien, and Paul G. Pastorek were among the fifty selected to be honored for their success in law, contributions to the community and setting the pace for the legal community in the Greater New Orleans area. Charles A. Cerise, Jr. Cerise is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and serves as Partner in Charge of the New Orleans office. Charles A. Cerise, Jr. has been practicing in the areas of maritime, toxic tort, casualty, insurance and products liability litigation since 1983. Prior to joining Adams and Reese, he engaged in insurance and corporate defense as a partner in a New Orleans law firm. John M. Duck Duck is a partner in the Transactions and Corporate Advisory Services Practice Group and serves as Chairman of the firm's Executive Committee. His practice is concentrated in complex corporate restructuring matters in both bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy contexts. Duck advises and represents clients in connection with the acquisition and disposition of corporate assets. He also represents and counsels clients in commercial lending matters, including debtor-in-possession financing transactions. Thomas G. O\'Brien O'Brien is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and serves as Litigation Practice Group Leader. O\'Brien has more than twenty years of experience dealing with transactions and litigation arising out of the exploration, development, production, transportation and regulation of oil and gas operations in the Gulf Coast Region. He has appeared as lead trial counsel in State and Federal Courts in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Wyoming and before numerous governmental agencies, including the National Transportation Safety Board, the Minerals Management Service and the United States Coast Guard. He has litigated matters ranging from personal injury and property damage claims to collisions, towage, oil pollution, limitation of liability, salvage, oil field liens, construction disputes, contract litigation and marine and energy insurance coverage issues. Paul G. Pastorek Pastorek is a partner in the Special Business Services Practice Group. Pastorek was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as General Counsel to NASA in February 2002, after practicing law for twenty-three years with Adams and Reese in its New Orleans office. In mid-summer of 2004, Pastorek returned from Washington, D.C. to Adams and Reese, and presently serves as a partner in the Special Business Services Practice Group providing corporate counseling advice with an emphasis on Governmental Relations. On Thursday, New Orleans CityBusiness announced the honorees for its second annual "Leadership in Law" awards ceremony and luncheon to be held at noon on April 28, 2006 at the downtown New Orleans Sheraton. Adams and Reese partners, Charles A. Cerise, Jr., John M. Duck, Thomas G. O'Brien, and Paul G. Pastorek were among the fifty selected to be honored for their success in law, contributions to the community and setting the pace for the legal community in the Greater New Orleans area. Charles A. Cerise, Jr. Cerise is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and serves as Partner in Charge of the New Orleans office. Charles A. Cerise, Jr. has been practicing in the areas of maritime, toxic tort, casualty, insurance and products liability litigation since 1983. Prior to joining Adams and Reese, he engaged in insurance and corporate defense as a partner in a New Orleans law firm. John M. Duck Duck is a partner in the Transactions and Corporate Advisory Services Practice Group and serves as Chairman of the firm's Executive Committee. His practice is concentrated in complex corporate restructuring matters in both bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy contexts. Duck advises and represents clients in connection with the acquisition and disposition of corporate assets. He also represents and counsels clients in commercial lending matters, including debtor-in-possession financing transactions. Thomas G. O\'Brien O'Brien is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and serves as Litigation Practice Group Leader. O\'Brien has more than twenty years of experience dealing with transactions and litigation arising out of the exploration, development, production, transportation and regulation of oil and gas operations in the Gulf Coast Region. He has appeared as lead trial counsel in State and Federal Courts in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Wyoming and before numerous governmental agencies, including the National Transportation Safety Board, the Minerals Management Service and the United States Coast Guard. He has litigated matters ranging from personal injury and property damage claims to collisions, towage, oil pollution, limitation of liability, salvage, oil field liens, construction disputes, contract litigation and marine and energy insurance coverage issues. Paul G. Pastorek Pastorek is a partner in the Special Business Services Practice Group. Pastorek was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as General Counsel to NASA in February 2002, after practicing law for twenty-three years with Adams and Reese in its New Orleans office. In mid-summer of 2004, Pastorek returned from Washington, D.C. to Adams and Reese, and presently serves as a partner in the Special Business Services Practice Group providing corporate counseling advice with an emphasis on Governmental Relations. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2278 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2278&page=42 Address : 6000 Poplar AvenueSuite 100, Phone : 901-685-1322, City : Memphis Memphis, TN- Glankler Brown, PLLC is pleased to announce that R. Hunter Humphreys, Jr. has joined the firm as an Associate. Mr. Humphreys concentrates his practice in the area of commercial and residential real estate transactions, and secured lending. Mr. Humphreys received his BA from Southern Methodist University and his JD from the University of Memphis in 2005. He is also currently completing final requirements to receive his Masters Degree in Government from Johns Hopkins University. Memphis, TN- Glankler Brown, PLLC is pleased to announce that R. Hunter Humphreys, Jr. has joined the firm as an Associate. Mr. Humphreys concentrates his practice in the area of commercial and residential real estate transactions, and secured lending. Mr. Humphreys received his BA from Southern Methodist University and his JD from the University of Memphis in 2005. He is also currently completing final requirements to receive his Masters Degree in Government from Johns Hopkins University. Memphis, TN- Oscar C. Carr, III has been named a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society comprised of experienced and effective litigators throughout the United States. Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America is limited and by invitation only, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellows are deemed to be among the best trial lawyers in the American bar, who have exhibited accomplishment in litigation and trial work, and who have superior ethical reputations. The composition of the Litigation Counsel of America is aggressively diverse, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. In addition, the Litigation Counsel of America is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows. Mr. Carr concentrates his practice in litigation, with an emphasis on business, construction, environmental, and other civil litigation. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Personal Injury law and in Mid-South Super Lawyers in the field of Business Litigation. Mr. Carr has been listed since 1985 in Who's Who in American Law and is listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. He is a member of the mediation panel of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Mr. Carr served as President of the West Tennessee Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for four years and also served on the Foundation's board of directors. He has served on the board of directors of the Memphis Bar Association, the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, and Carnival Memphis. He also has served as Senior Warden, vestryman and treasurer of St. John's Episcopal Church. Mr. Carr serves on the Emory University Law School Council and the faculty of the Emory University Law School's Trial Techniques Program, a teaching program for law students who have completed their second year of law school. The program is modeled on the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's method for teaching effective litigation methods and persuasive techniques. Mr. Carr received his B.A. degree in 1973 from the University of Virginia, with distinction, and his J.D. degree, with distinction, in 1976 from Emory University where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and was the salutatorian of his class. He is a member of the American (Member, Litigation Section), Tennessee (Member, Litigation and Environmental Sections) and Memphis (Director, 1985-1987) Bar Associations. Glankler Brown, PLLC is a full service law firm that has engaged in the practice of law since the early 1900s. With experience in more than 30 different practice areas, our attorneys consistently deliver quality legal services to local, regional and national clients. Memphis, TN- Oscar C. Carr, III has been named a Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, a trial lawyer honorary society comprised of experienced and effective litigators throughout the United States. Fellowship in the Litigation Counsel of America is limited and by invitation only, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellows are deemed to be among the best trial lawyers in the American bar, who have exhibited accomplishment in litigation and trial work, and who have superior ethical reputations. The composition of the Litigation Counsel of America is aggressively diverse, with recognition of excellence in litigation across all segments of the bar. In addition, the Litigation Counsel of America is dedicated to promoting superior advocacy, professionalism and ethical standards among its Fellows. Mr. Carr concentrates his practice in litigation, with an emphasis on business, construction, environmental, and other civil litigation. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Personal Injury law and in Mid-South Super Lawyers in the field of Business Litigation. Mr. Carr has been listed since 1985 in Who's Who in American Law and is listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World. He is a member of the mediation panel of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Mr. Carr served as President of the West Tennessee Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for four years and also served on the Foundation's board of directors. He has served on the board of directors of the Memphis Bar Association, the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf, and Carnival Memphis. He also has served as Senior Warden, vestryman and treasurer of St. John's Episcopal Church. Mr. Carr serves on the Emory University Law School Council and the faculty of the Emory University Law School's Trial Techniques Program, a teaching program for law students who have completed their second year of law school. The program is modeled on the National Institute for Trial Advocacy's method for teaching effective litigation methods and persuasive techniques. Mr. Carr received his B.A. degree in 1973 from the University of Virginia, with distinction, and his J.D. degree, with distinction, in 1976 from Emory University where he was elected to the Order of the Coif and was the salutatorian of his class. He is a member of the American (Member, Litigation Section), Tennessee (Member, Litigation and Environmental Sections) and Memphis (Director, 1985-1987) Bar Associations. Glankler Brown, PLLC is a full service law firm that has engaged in the practice of law since the early 1900s. With experience in more than 30 different practice areas, our attorneys consistently deliver quality legal services to local, regional and national clients. Memphis, TN- Glankler Brown, PLLC is pleased to announce that Jeremy G. Alpert has recently been named a Member of the firm. Mr. Alpert, an associate with the firm since 1998, concentrates his practice in the areas of civil and commercial litigation. He received his B.A. degree in 1995 from Dartmouth College and his J.D. degree in 1998 from Emory University. He is a member of the American, Tennessee and Memphis Bar Associations. Memphis, TN- Glankler Brown, PLLC is pleased to announce that Jeremy G. Alpert has recently been named a Member of the firm. Mr. Alpert, an associate with the firm since 1998, concentrates his practice in the areas of civil and commercial litigation. He received his B.A. degree in 1995 from Dartmouth College and his J.D. degree in 1998 from Emory University. He is a member of the American, Tennessee and Memphis Bar Associations. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=887 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=887&page=47 Address : 80 Monroe AvenueSuite 700, Phone : 901-523-8211, City : Memphis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=63 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=63&page=45 Address : 1715 Aaron Brenner DriveSuite 800, Phone : 901-537-1000, City : Memphis Jury returned a verdict in favor of our client Static Control Components in its case against Lexmark International. Lexmark had alleged patent infringement and active inducement of patent infringement against Static Control and sought damages of 100 million dollars. The jury found that, not only was Static Control not liable under the patent laws, but that Lexmark had misused its patents resulting in an unreasonable restraint on competition. As a result, a defense verdict was entered in favor of Static Control and Lexmark took nothing on its claims. Craig Robertson and Mickey Webster were the lead Wyatt lawyers on the case, working in collaboration with Joseph Smith of Barlit, Beck, Herman, Pelancher & Scott. Static Control Components is the world's largest manufacturer and global distributor of parts and supplies supporting the laser toner remanufacturing industry. It's product line features more than 11,000 products, basically everything needed to professionally remanufacture laser toner cartridges. Lexmark International is one of the world's largest printer manufacturers for homes and offices. The decision is viewed as a win for consumers and their right to choose from whom they would buy their cartridges. "I think this is a very pro-consumer, money-saving, economically sound decision for the American consumer," said Static Control CEO Ed Swartz. Analysts spoke of how a verdict for Lexmark could have drastically changed the market for toner cartridges, and hailed Static Control for standing up to the printer manufacturers on behalf of the aftermarket. The verdict was a culmination of 5 years of contentious litigation. Jury returned a verdict in favor of our client Static Control Components in its case against Lexmark International. Lexmark had alleged patent infringement and active inducement of patent infringement against Static Control and sought damages of 100 million dollars. The jury found that, not only was Static Control not liable under the patent laws, but that Lexmark had misused its patents resulting in an unreasonable restraint on competition. As a result, a defense verdict was entered in favor of Static Control and Lexmark took nothing on its claims. Craig Robertson and Mickey Webster were the lead Wyatt lawyers on the case, working in collaboration with Joseph Smith of Barlit, Beck, Herman, Pelancher & Scott. Static Control Components is the world's largest manufacturer and global distributor of parts and supplies supporting the laser toner remanufacturing industry. It's product line features more than 11,000 products, basically everything needed to professionally remanufacture laser toner cartridges. Lexmark International is one of the world's largest printer manufacturers for homes and offices. The decision is viewed as a win for consumers and their right to choose from whom they would buy their cartridges. "I think this is a very pro-consumer, money-saving, economically sound decision for the American consumer," said Static Control CEO Ed Swartz. Analysts spoke of how a verdict for Lexmark could have drastically changed the market for toner cartridges, and hailed Static Control for standing up to the printer manufacturers on behalf of the aftermarket. The verdict was a culmination of 5 years of contentious litigation. Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs is pleased to announce that 41 of its lawyers were voted Super Lawyers in a recent poll, more than any other firm in the state. The poll was conducted by Global Strategy Group, "one of the nation's leading market research and consulting firms," according to the group that commissioned the poll, Key Professional Media, Inc. An additional honor was bestowed on K. Gregory Haynes who was voted one of the top ten lawyers in the state, and to Debra H. Dawahare, Cynthia Blevins Doll, Mary L. Fullington and Cynthia S. Young who were voted one of the top 25 female lawyers in the state. Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs is pleased to announce that 41 of its lawyers were voted Super Lawyers in a recent poll, more than any other firm in the state. The poll was conducted by Global Strategy Group, "one of the nation's leading market research and consulting firms," according to the group that commissioned the poll, Key Professional Media, Inc. An additional honor was bestowed on K. Gregory Haynes who was voted one of the top ten lawyers in the state, and to Debra H. Dawahare, Cynthia Blevins Doll, Mary L. Fullington and Cynthia S. Young who were voted one of the top 25 female lawyers in the state. Wyatt litigation lawyers, Steve Pitt and Chris Brooker, today negotiated a dismissal of all charges brought by the Kentucky Attorney General's office against Governor Ernie Fletcher. The case was resolved by a court order signed by Special Franklin District Judge David Melcher which stated that all charges regarding the Governor's involvement in personnel actions within the merit system were dismissed with prejudice. Wyatt litigation lawyers, Steve Pitt and Chris Brooker, today negotiated a dismissal of all charges brought by the Kentucky Attorney General's office against Governor Ernie Fletcher. The case was resolved by a court order signed by Special Franklin District Judge David Melcher which stated that all charges regarding the Governor's involvement in personnel actions within the merit system were dismissed with prejudice. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2611 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2611&page=46 Address : 315 Union StreetSuite 1100, Phone : 615-259-3456, City : Nashville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1276 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1276&page=48 Address : 315 Deaderick StreetSuite 1800, Phone : 615-256-0500, City : Nashville H3GM represented Lifepoint Hospitals Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) in the sale of Coastal Carolina Medical Center to Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC). Coastal Carolina Medical Center, an acute care hospital located in Hardeeville, South Carolina, was sold to Tenet for approximately $35 million. H3GM represented Lifepoint Hospitals Inc. (NASDAQ: LPNT) in the sale of Coastal Carolina Medical Center to Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC). Coastal Carolina Medical Center, an acute care hospital located in Hardeeville, South Carolina, was sold to Tenet for approximately $35 million. The attorneys at H3GM advised Juris Inc. in the sale of its law firm management software business to LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier (NYSE), in a transaction that provides liquidity to Juris' stockholders and allows LexisNexis to better serve law firms of all seizes. Juris, Inc. specializes in law office management and business software designed specifically for small and medium sized law firms. H3GM's history with Juris includes legal representation in the areas of acquisitions, intellectual property and operational matters. The attorneys at H3GM advised Juris Inc. in the sale of its law firm management software business to LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier (NYSE), in a transaction that provides liquidity to Juris' stockholders and allows LexisNexis to better serve law firms of all seizes. Juris, Inc. specializes in law office management and business software designed specifically for small and medium sized law firms. H3GM's history with Juris includes legal representation in the areas of acquisitions, intellectual property and operational matters. H3GM represented Rivals.com in its sale to Yahoo! Inc. (NasdaqGS:YHOO) in a private transaction that provides liquidity for Rivals.com's stockholders. Brentwood, Tennessee based Rivals.com is a leading high school and college sports website. With a primary focus on football and basketball, Rivals.com runs a network of over 150 separate websites that attract approximately 2 million fans per month. This acquisition expands Yahoo! Sports' community offerings by strengthening its coverage of national sports stories and adding coverage of locally driven open publishing networks, something that Yahoo! had not previously offered to its sports audience. H3GM is a longtime business partner of Rivals.com and has represented them throughout the years in the areas of securities, corporate, intellectual property and operational matters. H3GM represented Rivals.com in its sale to Yahoo! Inc. (NasdaqGS:YHOO) in a private transaction that provides liquidity for Rivals.com's stockholders. Brentwood, Tennessee based Rivals.com is a leading high school and college sports website. With a primary focus on football and basketball, Rivals.com runs a network of over 150 separate websites that attract approximately 2 million fans per month. This acquisition expands Yahoo! Sports' community offerings by strengthening its coverage of national sports stories and adding coverage of locally driven open publishing networks, something that Yahoo! had not previously offered to its sports audience. H3GM is a longtime business partner of Rivals.com and has represented them throughout the years in the areas of securities, corporate, intellectual property and operational matters. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1029 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1029&page=50