Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. welcomes attorney Morgan Ownbey, who will support the firm’s business and mergers and acquisitions practice areas.
“Morgan has been a fantastic addition to our section,” said Business Section Chair Laura McKinney. “His business background allows him to understand the unique challenges our clients face across various industries, and this insight has already made him an invaluable part of our team. With his in-depth knowledge of transactions and sharp attention to detail, Morgan continually goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service to our clients.”
Ownbey is a corporate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions, financial transactions, corporate restructuring, and commercial contracts. He advises middle-market businesses on asset and stock purchases, capital raises, and negotiations on essential agreements for buying, selling, and operating companies. Ownbey frequently serves as outside general counsel, providing strategic guidance and supporting first-time sellers through transactions with private equity and other buyers.
Serving clients across the Southeast, Ownbey leverages his business acumen to address industry-specific challenges in sectors such as industrial, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, transportation, logistics, and information technology. He has extensive experience advising privately owned middle-market businesses on succession planning, strategic exits, and capital raising, including venture-series financing and employee incentive pools.
Ownbey is the board chairman for Trellis Horticultural Therapy Alliance and a member of the State Bar of Georgia. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Georgia College & State University, he graduated from the J.D. and MBA dual degree program at Georgia State University College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. Ownbey is licensed to practice in Georgia and will be practicing in Tennessee (Practice Pending Admission pursuant to Tenn. Sup. Ct. R. 7, Sec. 10.07).
