Firm News

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C., is excited to share that the firm ranks in Tier 1 for 19 practice areas in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® for the Chattanooga metropolitan area. This recognition honors distinguished firms for exceptional client service, professional excellence, and Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. congratulates the 2026-2027 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 congratulate 28 attorneys recognized in the 33rd 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 Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of three attorneys who will support a variety of the firm's service areas. Michael Holmes, Stephen Muhonen, and Jake Spindler bring valuable insights and innovative perspectives to a multitude of practice areas, including Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to welcome attorney Megan “Meg” Williams, who will support the firm's real estate and construction practice areas. "We're excited to welcome Meg to Chambliss," said President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. "Meg brings extensive experience Continue Reading

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, Chambliss is proud to mark 140 years of serving clients and communities in Chattanooga. Since the firm's founding in 1886, both our nation and our firm have experienced remarkable moments of growth, change, and achievement. This timeline highlights key Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to welcome attorney Jennifer Vessels, who will support the firm's health care practice area. "We're thrilled to welcome a seasoned attorney like Jennifer to Chambliss," said President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. "Her depth of experience Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. has been recognized as a leading Tennessee firm in Band 3 for Labor and Employment and Band 4 for Litigation: General Commercial in the Chambers USA Guide 2026. In addition, six Chambliss attorneys received special recognition in the following categories for Continue Reading

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to welcome attorney Samaria “Sammy” Codougan and paralegal Rhiannon Seiger, who will support the firm's construction, intellectual property, litigation, and real estate practice areas. "We are pleased to have Samaria and Rhiannon join Chambliss," Continue Reading

The Max Bahner "Love of the Law" Scholarship, offered through the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga, was created to honor T. Maxfield "Max" Bahner (1933–2023) and continue his legacy by supporting the next generation of attorneys in the Chattanooga community. Max often said, "If I had Continue Reading