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
Megan “Meg” Williams Joins Chambliss’ Real Estate Practice
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
Celebrating 250 Years of America and 140 Years of Chambliss
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
Jennifer Vessels Joins Chambliss’ Health Care Practice
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 Ranked in Chambers USA Legal Guide 2026
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 Continues Growth with Addition of New Attorney and Paralegal
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
Max Bahner “Love of the Law” Scholarship Fund
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
Jeffrey Maddux Appointed Member of the Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments in Tennessee
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 Announces the Addition of Alfonso Cuen to Business and M&A Practice
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
William “Dub” Ellis, LMSW, Named 2026 Social Worker of the Year
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