Firm News

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

A Time to Give Thanks and Give Back Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Best Wishes for the New Year! We’re excited to carry on our holiday tradition of giving back through our 2025 Season of (Thanks)Giving — the same meaningful celebration our clients and friends know and love, with a new Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., is pleased to share that the firm ranks in Tier 1 for 19 practice areas in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® for the Chattanooga metropolitan area. This recognition honors distinguished firms for exceptional client service, professional excellence, and Continue Reading

Baylor School recognized shareholder Bill Aiken with its Distinguished Alumni Award on October 3, 2025. Bill was honored for his achievements as a top scholar-athlete and outstanding student while at school, and for the respected legal career he went on to build. He has remained loyal to Baylor by Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Jennifer Chambers-Smith, who will support the firm's estate planning practice area. "Jennifer brings extensive experience and knowledge to the firm," said President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. "She Continue Reading