Prepared and filed U.S. and international patent applications for EasyWhipTM, a two-part surgical needle that improves and simplifies stitching methods used in knee reconstruction surgeries Advise on investment, employment, and general business issues; most recently advised on Series Seed and Continue Reading
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Experience
Advised clients regarding compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2 (Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations), the California Consumer Privacy Act, and other federal and state privacy, security, and breach notification laws Advised businesses on consumer data collection and privacy disclosures, Continue Reading
Medical Malpractice Experience
Defense verdict of a surgeon in a claim of alleged damages in excess of $2.5 million Defense verdict in favor of a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician in a wrongful death claim with medical expenses in excess of $500,000 Directed verdict of a medical professional alleged to Continue Reading
Construction and Design Experience
Provided full range of construction and equipment contracts for a billion-dollar automobile manufacturing facility with multiple prime contractors in Chattanooga, Tennessee Prepared and negotiated numerous construction and equipment-related agreements for a billion-dollar chemical production Continue Reading
Charitable and Public Purpose Organizations Experience
Our attorneys provide customized counsel to an array of organizations, including: Developed architecture for and established nonprofit "health system" with parent and subsidiary and affiliate, supporting organization relationships Guided nonprofit public charity in dissolution and Continue Reading
Textile Experience
Obtained summary judgment for large textile manufacturer on product liability claim involving flooring Regularly advise and represent specialty rug manufacturer on intellectual property and litigation-related issues Represent large floor covering manufacturer on various intellectual Continue Reading
Estate and Trust Litigation Experience
Representing executors and trustees Representing the interests of beneficiaries in estate and trust administrations Representing individuals in will contests Litigating claims of creditors and TennCare in estate matters Filing actions regarding improper use of Powers of Continue Reading
Nonprofit Experience
Advised tax-exempt organization on merger with other tax-exempt organization and helped client provide proper notifications to the Tennessee Attorney General Assisted client in seeking reinstatement of exempt status after automatic revocation Worked with client to set up group exemption Continue Reading
Automotive Experience
Legal counsel to international automobile manufacturer in establishing and operating its manufacturing facility in the United States Provided legal services in establishment of large supplier park serving vehicle manufacturer, including legal structure, leasing and financing Legal Continue Reading
Transportation and Logistics Experience
For over 25 years, our firm has represented various transportation and logistics companies. In this role, the firm has dealt with the following matters: negotiation of business and commercial contracts;environmental and land use issues; real estate purchase and sale; state and federal employment Continue Reading