Firm News/Client Wins

Jeffrey Maddux was recently appointed by Gov. Bill Lee as a member of the Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments in Tennessee. The Council for Judicial Appointments operates under the authority of Executive Order No. 87 to interview applicants and make recommendations to the Governor when Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. welcomes attorney Alfonso Cuen, who will support the firm's business and mergers and acquisitions practice areas. "While in law school, Alfonso spent time at Chambliss as a summer associate, and we are excited to welcome him back to the firm," said Business Continue Reading

Tennessee Society of Health Care Social Workers (TSHCSW) Southeast Tennessee Council named Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. elder law and special needs care manager William "Dub" Ellis, LMSW, the 2026 Social Worker of the Year. Dub was honored for his unwavering commitment to providing advocacy Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to welcome attorney Theresa Critchfield, who will support and enhance the firm's construction and real estate practice areas. "We’re thrilled to welcome Theresa back to Chambliss," said President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. "Theresa is Continue Reading

Chambliss recently announced Justin Furrow and Kirby Yost were elected by the firm’s shareholders to join the Executive Committee in 2026. They join Bill Dearing and Jed Roebuck, who are returning for their second year on the committee. Steve Barham was reelected as the firm’s president and managing Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. congratulates the 2025-2026 John C. Stophel Distinguished Students from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's (UTC) Gary W. Rollins College of Business for their exceptional achievements and dedication to academic excellence. This year's recipients Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to announce real estate attorney Jarrod Casteel has been elected as a shareholder of the firm. "Jarrod’s promotion reflects both his depth of experience in real estate law and the trust he has earned from clients and colleagues," said President and Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to welcome attorneys Jennifer Lea and Susie Lodico, who will support the firm's litigation practice area. "We're excited to welcome two highly accomplished litigators to the firm," said President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. "Jennifer Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. welcomes attorneys McKinley Pitts and Aleksei Smith, who will support the firm's labor and employment, litigation, and real estate practice areas. "We are excited to welcome McKinley and Aleksei to Chambliss during a period of meaningful growth at our firm," Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to congratulate the 13 attorneys recognized in the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers and the 2025 Mid-South Rising Stars lists. Nine Chambliss attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list, a distinction awarded to Continue Reading