J. Nelson Irvine
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. announced 27 attorneys were recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Among those acknowledged, three were named "Lawyer of the Year" for their respective practice areas in Chattanooga. In addition, five Chambliss attorneys were included in the fourth edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
The three Chambliss attorneys recognized as a 2024 Chattanooga "Lawyer of the Year" include Richard "Rick" T. Hudson, J. Nelson Irvine, and Mark Turner.
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Attorney Name
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2024 "Lawyer of the Year", Chattanooga, Practice Area
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Richard "Rick" T. Hudson
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Real Estate Law
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J. Nelson Irvine
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Nonprofit / Charities Law
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Mark Turner
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Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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Each lawyer recognized represents clients in a variety of industries across the nation on a wide range of matters. Hudson focuses his practice on real estate law, Irvine counsels clients in nonprofit and charity law matters, and Turner concentrates his practice on business financing and real estate law.
The "Lawyer of the Year" recognition is given to one individual in each practice area and geographic region per edition. These individuals are selected based on the highest levels of peer feedback. Receiving this designation reflects a high level of respect among other leading lawyers in the same communities and practice areas for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
Best Lawyers recognized 27 Chambliss attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America 2024:
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Attorney Name
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Practice Area
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Stephen D. Adams
William P. Aiken
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Patent Law
Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Stephen "Steve" D. Barham
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Litigation – Health Care
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James "Jim" L. Catanzaro, Jr.
Shelton Swafford Chambers
Mark A. Cunningham
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Nonprofit / Charities Law
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Cathy S. Dorvil
Justin L. Furrow
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Litigation – Health Care
Litigation – Labor and Employment Law
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Timothy "Tim" M. Gibbons
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Construction Law, Litigation – Construction
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Jeffrey "Jeff" G. Granillo
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Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
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Frederick "Rick" L. Hitchcock
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Energy Law
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Richard "Rick" T. Hudson
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Real Estate Law
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J. Nelson Irvine
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Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law
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Anthony "Bud" A. Jackson
John G. Jackson
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Litigation – First Amendment, Media Law, Product Liability Law – Defendants
Advertising Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property
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Jeffrey W. Maddux
Rebecca H. Miller
Jason R. Mirmelstein
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy
Trusts and Estates
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
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Harold "Hal" L. North, Jr.
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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Dana B. Perry
William H. Pickering
Michael N. St. Charles
Michael J. Stewart
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Elder Law, Trusts and Estates
Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
Corporate Law, Real Estate Law
Banking and Finance Law
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Mark Turner
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Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law
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Gregory "Greg" D. Willett
Kirby Waddell Yost
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Trusts and Estates
Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law
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Jay A. Young
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Banking and Finance Law, Project Finance Law
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"At Chambliss, client service is the motivation behind our everyday practices," said President and Managing Shareholder Mark Cunningham. "As we continuously serve our clients with fierce loyalty, we are proud to recognize our accomplishments along the way. Congratulations to all recognized in the 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America!"
Individuals recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America are noteworthy attorneys identified for their talent early in their careers. Those acknowledged typically have been in practice for five to nine years and have displayed outstanding professional excellence. This recognition is also based on peer review.
Best Lawyers selected five Chambliss attorneys for the fourth edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America:
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Attorney Name
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Practice Area
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Courtney J. Keehan
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Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Nathan "Nate" L. Kinard
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Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
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Martha Culp Millener
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Real Estate Law
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Kathleen M. Siciliano
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Labor and Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment
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Logan C. Threadgill
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Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy, Litigation – Construction
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Mark Turner