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Mr. Higney began his practice in civil litigation and environmental matters with the firm in 1991, becoming a director in 1997. He represents clients on a full range of environmental issues before local, state and federal administrative agencies, as well as in litigation. He provides services to businesses and individuals in the administrative, enforcement, litigation and settlement negotiation contexts involving federal CERCLA (Superfund); Clean Air Act; Clean Water Act and Underground Storage Tank (UST) statutes and/or state-related counterparts. He has represented defendants in environmental criminal matters, investigations and audits. He consults on environmental matters related to various business transactions, including redevelopment opportunities involving Brownfield sites. He has provided advice and counsel to the regulated manufacturing community regarding utility rate making cases in Tennessee for nearly 20 years.. Mr. Higney has been counsel in multiple complex civil litigation, federal multi-district and class action matters, in addition to handling state court matters in both Tennessee and Georgia. He also served on the defense steering committee in the federal multi-district litigation class action involving over 50 defendants (In re Tri-State Crematory Litigation).. He was a member of the Tennessee Bar Association Environmental Law Section leadership council from 2003-2010, and was Chairman in 2009. Mr. Higney is a 2006 graduate of Leadership Chattanooga, and in 2010 was elected President of Leadership Chattanooga Alumni. He has represented the Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association since 1992, serving as its Energy chair from 2002 until 2004.

I concentrate my practice in plaintiff personal injury matters, particularly medical devices and pharmaceuticals, construction and insurance coverage litigation.  I have developed a unique career in Chattanooga, serving individuals in mass tort and Multi-District Litigation involving personal injury as well as representing businesses, property owners and insurers in construction litigation.  In mass tort and multi-district litigation cases, I have served on discovery committees, as class counsel, and as a judicial appointee to a common benefit fee review committee. Over the last twenty years, I have helped clients recover over $150,000,000 in damages.  In construction litigation, I have represented property owners and contractors in commercial and residential disputes.  In all areas of mypractice, I have served as local counsel, collaborating with other attorneys from around the nation in a variety of complex cases. I am also a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator for general civil litigation.

I provide tenacious, vigorous representation and I fight to protect my clients’ rights and interests in the courtroom. I cannot guarantee a particular result in any case, but I can promise you that I will do everything I can to give you the best possible chance at achieving your legal goals.. The legal system is complex, and entering into it without the right lawyer by your side is likely to lead you to failure. To reach your legal goals, you need a lawyer with the experience and tactical knowledge to present persuasive arguments in court and provide you with effective advice and legal guidance. I have successfully represented numerous clients over the course of my career.. I am a lawyer with integrity. I will always be straightforward and honest with you, and I will work with you to tailor my strategy to meet your particular needs. My advice to you will always be based on resolving your case in an efficient, expedient manner. I also make sure that my clients are always well-informed about their case and that they can contact me with any questions or concerns.. I genuinely care about my clients and I am passionate about helping them achieve their legal goals. Contact me today to learn more about my legal services and what I can do to help you.

I am a trial lawyer. I advise, represent and advocate for companies and individuals involved in disputes and defending against allegations of liability.. I represent parties in connection with disputes involving commercial, business and creditor rights, disputes involving product liability, personal injury and wrongful death claims, and disputes involving employment, insurance coverage and claims, construction, transportation and professional liability issues. I also represent clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in mediations and arbitrations, and before administrative boards and regulatory entities.. I advise and represent:. I have been retained by and have served as approved or panel counsel for insurance carriers in the defense of insureds under a variety of insurance coverages, including Auto, HO, CGL, Workers' Compensation, OAIC, EPL, D&O and E&O policies.. I am active in bar association committees and attorney organizations addressing legal ethics, professional responsibility, professionalism in the practice of law, and issues relating to the unauthorized practice of law.

I am proud to be part of the team at Houston & Alexander. I have been practicing criminal defense since 2010. For almost five years prior to joining Houston & Alexander, I worked at the Public Defender’s Office, where I handled hundreds of the most difficult cases, from the first court date all the way through appeal. During this time I had major successes in trials and motion hearings. I also successfully argued at the Court of Criminal Appeals, getting two separate murder convictions reversed.

For 50 years, Marvin B. Berke has dedicated his career to achieving results for his clients. Marvin has gained the respect of his clients and is also revered by colleagues. He was elected to serve as president of the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association and has served as a board member of the Tennessee Association for Justice. Marvin has been designated as a Mid-South Super Lawyer and is a member of the Inns of Court. He is also a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. Marvin received both his undergraduate degree and J.D. from Vanderbilt University. He is admitted to practice at all levels of the Courts of Tennessee, the 6th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.. Devoting all of his time to litigation, Marvin has been involved in extensive products liability and medical malpractice litigation and has been involved in multi-district litigation. His trial practice focuses on personal injury, class action, business litigation and wrongful death actions.

Eric Buchanan represents disabled people and other policyholders across the United States in both ERISA and non-ERISA disputes, focusing primarily in the areas of disability, life, and health insurance. Eric has been peer-review rated “AV” by Martindale-Hubbell since 2007. He regularly teaches other attorneys about ERISA, disability law, social security law, and similar types of insurance law. Eric has spoken dozens of times at national conferences, including the national American Association for Justice convention, (AAJ, formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, or ATLA), the National Organization of Social Security Representatives (NOSSCR) National Disability Conference, the AAJ national Social Security Disability Conference, and the American Conference Institute (ACI) annual disability insurance seminar.. Eric is a leader in the disability and insurance trial bar. He served as President of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers (also known as the Tennessee Association for Justice) 2015-6. To learn more about Eric's time serving as President of the TTLA, click here. He formerly chaired the AAJ Social Security Disability Section and the AAJ ERISA Health and Disability Litigation Group. He also served as chair of the Tennessee Bar Association Disability Section and as president of the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers.. In 2007, he was Certified as a Social Security Disability Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He represented approximately 1,150 disabled people in hearings before the Social Security Administration. He has also represented hundreds of people in federal court lawsuits involving social security and ERISA disputes.. Eric graduated from the Washington and Lee University School of Law Magna Cum Laude in the top 10% of his class. Before law school, he graduated from the Virginia Military Institute and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1994 where he served as a naval aviator, pilot-in-command, and mission commander of P-3C Orion sub-hunting aircraft. Among other positions, Eric served as his squadron’s legal officer, for which he was awarded a Navy Achievement Medal.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Chattanooga and surrounding areas.