Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is pleased to congratulate 27 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 included in the seventh edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
The three Chambliss attorneys recognized as a 2027 Chattanooga “Lawyer of the Year” include Timothy M. “Tim” Gibbons, Dana B. Perry, and Mark Turner.
| Attorney Name | 2027 “Lawyer of the Year”, Chattanooga, Practice Area |
| Timothy “Tim” M. Gibbons | Construction Law / Litigation – Construction |
| Dana B. Perry | Trusts and Estates |
| Mark Turner | Mergers and Acquisitions / Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) |
Each lawyer recognized represents clients in various industries across the nation on a wide range of matters. Gibbons specializes in construction law and construction litigation, Perry focuses her practice on trusts and estates, and Turner concentrates on mergers and acquisitions and business organizations.
The”Lawyer of the Year” recognition is given to one individual in each practice area and geographic region per edition. These individuals are selected based on peer feedback. Receiving this designation reflects a high level of respect among other leading lawyers in the same communities and practice areas for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.
Best Lawyers® recognized 27 Chambliss attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027:
| Attorney Name | Practice Area |
| Stephen D. AdamsWilliam P. Aiken | Patent LawCorporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law |
| Stephen D. “Steve” Barham | Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy, Litigation – Health Care, Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) |
| James L. “Jim” Catanzaro, Jr.Shelton Swafford ChambersMark A. Cunningham | Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Nonprofit / Charities LawNonprofit / Charities LawCorporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law |
| Justin L. Furrow | Litigation – Labor and Employment Law, Transportation Law |
| Timothy M. “Tim” Gibbons | Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Mediation |
| Jeffrey G. “Jeff” GranilloDouglas S. “Doug” Griswold | Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation – DefendantsHealth Care Law |
| Frederick L. “Rick” Hitchcock | Energy Law |
| Richard T. “Rick” Hudson | Real Estate Law |
| Anthony A. “Bud” Jackson John G. Jackson | First Amendment Law, Litigation – First Amendment, Media Law, Product Liability Litigation – DefendantsAdvertising Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent |
| Jeffrey W. Maddux Laura McKinneyRebecca H. MillerJason R. Mirmelstein | Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – BankruptcyCorporate LawTrusts and EstatesBusiness Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) |
| Harold L. “Hal” North, Jr. | Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law |
| Dana B. PerryWilliam H. Pickering Jed RoebuckMichael N. St. CharlesMichael J. Stewart | Elder Law, Trusts and Estates Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – ERISA, Litigation – Labor and EmploymentCorporate LawCorporate Law, Real Estate LawBanking and Finance Law, Land Use and Zoning Law |
| Mark Turner | Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law, Securitization and Structured Finance Law |
| Gregory D. “Greg” WillettKirby Waddell Yost | Trusts and EstatesLand Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law |
“This recognition reflects our culture of excellence and the dedication our attorneys bring to serving clients every day,” said President and Managing Shareholder Steve Barham. “We’re committed to delivering practical counsel, building trusted relationships, and providing the responsive service our clients have come to expect from Chambliss.”
Individuals recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America are noteworthy attorneys identified for their talent early in their careers. Those acknowledged have typically been in practice for five to nine years and have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence. This recognition is also based on peer review.
Best Lawyers®selected five Chambliss attorneys for the seventh edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America:
| Attorney Name | Practice Area |
| Courtney J. Keehan | Corporate Law, Health Care Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law |
| Nicholas E. “Nick” Nester | Tax Law, Trusts and Estates |
| Morgan Ownbey | Corporate Law |
| Kathleen M. Siciliano | Labor and Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment |
| Logan C. Threadgill | Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy, Litigation – Construction |
About Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers® recognizes outstanding legal professionals through one of the legal industry’s most rigorous peer-review processes. For more than 40 years, its Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition is earned through the confidential evaluations of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. For the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, more than 30 million and 6 million evaluations, respectively, were analyzed. No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion, helping ensure the integrity and independence of every recognition. Learn more about the methodology on the Best Lawyers website.
About Chambliss
Chambliss, founded in 1886, is a Chattanooga-based law firm serving local, regional, and national clients. With more than 135 employees, the firm offers a wide range of legal services, including business, cybersecurity and data privacy, construction and real estate, estate planning, finance, health care, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm serves as counsel for businesses, financial institutions, local governments, families, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. For more information about the firm, please visit www.chamblisslaw.com.
