Litigation: General Commercial

Britt Latham is recognized by interviewees for his deep expertise in securities and shareholder litigation. He also comes highly recommended for his representation of clients facing big-ticket class actions and SEC enforcement proceedings. He operates from Nashville.

"Britt has a sophisticated yet practical approach that resonates with clients. I specifically request to work with Britt and his team on new matters."

"Britt is a fantastic lawyer who I trust with sophisticated and complicated litigation matters. He is creative in his approach and seeks practical and commercial results."

"Britt brings a really calm and rational approach where he hears his clients' concerns, and then finds the best and most economical solution in a really good way."

"Britt is very strategic in what he does. His briefings are well written, well reasoned and well thought through. In court, he was aggressive when he saw the chance, pleaded appropriately, and was restrained in areas which turned out to be prudent. He's among the best I've worked with in the area of litigation."

Jeff Gibson is based in Nashville and is recognized for his growing activity in white-collar criminal litigation. He also regularly acts on investigations and is notable for his impressive list of healthcare clients.

"I think the world of Jeff Gibson. He's very personable, enjoyable to work with and achieved an amazing result for us. He's a breath of fresh air and I would not hesitate to work with him again on other litigation matters."

Lisa Rivera is an accomplished litigator with an impressive background as a state and federal prosecutor. Her clients include public health systems and aerospace companies.

"I couldn't be more comfortable relying on Lisa for advice. She is a fantastic communicator and a terrific manager - I have observed how she handles her team. She is a friend as well as a lawyer."

Overton Thompson has an excellent track record in the commercial litigation space, offering specific strengths in securities disputes and contentious IP matters. He has more than three decades of experience and is well regarded in the market.

"Overton is knowledgeable, very respectful and professional. He was well reasoned throughout our time working together, and maintained a terrific sense of humor."

"Overton is very seasoned, practical and smart, and can boil problems down effectively."

Brantley Phillips is a well-known attorney with a strong reputation in the Tennessee market. He leads the firm's litigation team and has considerable experience acting for clients in declaratory judgment proceedings.

"Brant is simply the finest lawyer I have had the good fortune of working with in my career. His ability to synthesize complex information and provide sound counsel is excellent. His command of facts, thorough preparation and understanding of the mission at hand make him an incredibly effective litigator."

"Brant Phillips has been a godsend to our company. His representation has elevated our business, and we feel fortunate to call on him to provide guidance, wisdom and the very best of legal services."

Jessalyn Zeigler assists clients with an array of negligence claims and breach of contract litigation. She is additionally well versed in handling product liability cases.

"Jessalyn Zeigler offers very strong levels of client service, sophistication and commercial awareness. She does good work for us."

"Jessie is a fierce advocate who will really dig into a case."