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Seventeen years of health care industry experience, including twelve years representing health care clients in a broad range of contractual, corporate governance, litigation and regulatory matters. Strategic problem-solver with ability to work across all levels of an organization, and deep familiarity with the issues facing non-profit teaching and research institutions. Leader in health law bar with experience teaching health law at a respected academic institution and serving in high-level positions within national and local health law associations.  In current position, duties include oversight of legal affairs, technology transfer, and government affairs departments and management of outside counsel relationships.

Scott Crosby joined the firm in 1995 after serving for five years as a Trial Attorney in the United States Department of Justice, Tax Division in Washington, D.C. He has been a Member of the firm since 1999. Mr. Crosby’s practice is presently focused on family law matters, tax controversies, and general commercial litigation, with a particular interest in two areas of workers’ compensation: premium fraud and subrogation. In his family law practice, he represents clients in divorce litigation involving both property and custody matters. With his varied practice, Mr. Crosby splits his time between state and federal court practice in Memphis, and, outside of Memphis, he has appeared in federal courts in bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters across Tennessee and in Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, Florida and Arkansas.

Ryan M. Skertich concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law, commercial litigation, transportation and logistics, construction litigation and non-compete agreements. He also advises municipalities and governmental clients on matters involving tort, civil rights, discrimination and wage and hour.

Ross E. Webster joined Glankler Brown, PLLC in 2005.  Ross has a wide practice range, but the majority of the time he is defending his clients in business litigation. He has extensive experience litigating contract disputes, construction matters, employment related claims on behalf of employers and issues related to executor/trustee liability.. Under the tutelage of Super Lawyers Saul C. Belz and Charles W. Hill, Ross also assists the firm’s clients in complex securities litigation before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.. In 2012, Ross was selected as a Rising Star in Business Litigation by Mid-South SuperLawyers and, in 2013, obtained a BV peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell.  He also serves on the Board of Directors for the historical and cultural Cotton Museum which opened in March of 2006.

Ronald W. Kim served in the United States Navy from 1970 through . Kim attended the  University of Florida and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting, and attended the University of Memphis School of law and received his Juris Doctor in 1980.. Mr. Kim is the owner of the Memphis based law firm of RON KIM LAW, an Association of Trial Lawyers and has offices in Tennessee, Florida and Alabama. His legal practice focuses on personal injury, business, and intellectual property, biotech and health law matters. Mr. Kim is admitted to practice in Tennessee, Alabama and Florida state courts. Mr. Kim is a member of the Tennessee State Bar Association including the sections of Alternative Dispute Resolution , Memphis Bar Association, including the section of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Florida State Bar Association, Memphis Shelby County Bar Association and the Alabama State Bar Association.. Mr. Kim is admitted to practice in the following federal courts: United States Tax Court, United States District Court Northern District of Mississippi, United States District Court Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee and the United States District Court Northern District of Florida, United States District Court Middle District of Florida, Ocala Division, United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas.. Mr. Kim has a number of years of experience defending individuals and insurance carriers with respect to personal injury claims. He has litigated to judgment and settled hundreds of cases representing injured parties. In addition he has litigated or resolved intellectual property matters, including but not limited to those dealing with confidentiality and non-compete clauses.

Robert L. Hutton has substantial litigation experience. His credentials include having argued several cases before the United States Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Appellate Courts and the Tennessee Supreme Court. Mr. Hutton is privileged to be one of the few attorneys to have argued a case before the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Hutton practices generally in litigation, with substantial experience in federal civil rights, constitutional law, general business litigation, and criminal law.. Mr. Hutton serves as a member of the Board of Directors and officer of Chuck Hutton Chevrolet Co., and as general counsel for the Chuck Hutton Companies.. Mr. Hutton also serves as Chairman of the John Buckman Charitable Trust.

Robert C. Starnes concentrates his practice in the areas of business and commercial law. Mr. Starnes is a Certified Public Accountant.

Richard Glassman, Senior Shareholder and President of Glassman, Wyatt, Tuttle & Cox, P. C., has been practicing law for over 40 years. Glassman serves as lead trial counsel in some of the firm's largest and most complex trials in a wide variety of practice areas, including Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Fraud and more. One of the top lawyers in Tennessee and Mid-South, Glassman is recognized for his commitment to his clients as well as his community.

Reaves Law Firm, PLLC is a legal office devoted to restoring justice on behalf of the individuals who have suffered injuries and damages because of another’s negligence. Attorney Reaves will not hesitate to take a case to trial if he believes that is the route most likely to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Mr. Reaves recognizes that his clients are typically dealing with an overwhelming time in their lives, and he works tirelessly to ensure justice is restored on their behalves. No matter what your situation entails, the team will work tirelessly to help you get recoveries from medical bills, lost wages, and loss of earning capacity. In addition, the firm operates on a contingency  fee basis, which means that you do not pay a cent unless the team is able to help you win compensation. Contact the firm today to learn more about working with a personal injury  lawyer in Memphis.

Ramon Damas is an Associate Attorney at the Firm and is licensed to practice law in Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law in May 2018. Ramon received his undergraduate from Tennessee Technological University where he majored in Political Science. During his first year of law school he began working as an investigator at Blackwatch Investigations in Memphis Tennessee, gaining invaluable experience in the field of investigative and legal work. He has found success in investigative work helping achieve several dismissals and not guilty dispositions. As a native Spanish speaker, he will be handling our high-risk crimmigration cases, those cases that combine the two complicated fields of criminal defense and immigration.Ramon believes that often times our voices are silenced or the truth distorted because we are not given an opportunity to speak our truth. They say the truth can set you free, but if the truth cannot be heard then there is no freedom. Let us amplify your voice, let us yell your truth from the mountaintop, let us set you free.

Ralph T Gibson is a forth generation attorney and equity partner for the Law Firm of Bateman Gibson, which is based in Memphis, TN.. Mr. Gibson has signifigant experience providing clients with representaion for the following practice areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Divorce and Family Law, Employement Law, Railroad Law, and Commercail and Business Law.

R. Hunter Humphreys concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and secured lending. He represents numerous investors, developers, lenders and participants in real estate, secured lending and other business transactions.. Mr. Humphreys is chairman of Glankler Brown’s real estate section and he is an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis School of Law where he teaches a course on real estate transactions.

Psonya Hackett has been a practicing attorney for more than 17 years, and is licensed to practice in State and Federal Courts in both Mississippi and Tennessee.. Psonya graduated from Tougaloo College with an undergraduate degree in Political Science, then from the University of Mississippi Law Center.  Additionally, Attorney Hackett earned an M.B.A. from the Keller Graduate School of Management.. Originally from Moss Point, Mississippi, the attorney began her private practice on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1999.  After practicing in Chancery and Juvenile Courts there, Psonya went to practice for the Justices on the Mississippi Supreme Court from 2005 - 2012.  Psonya returned to private practice and opened the Hackett Law Firm upon being married and relocating to Memphis in 2012.. Personally, Psonya is married to Retired Senior Chief Timothy Hackett, and is the very proud mom of Aidan.  Psonya is also a member of the Lifechurch of Memphis.. When asked why she chose to focus on family and child welfare law, Attorney Hackett responded "It was a no-brainer.  I love kids, and I relate to people.  I never even thought about doing anything else."

Prior to joining Shea Moskovitz & McGhee, Gray Bartlett practiced for 17 years with Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, PC. Mr. Bartlett’s practice areas include criminal defense, asset forfeiture and federal criminal law. He is licensed in the State of Tennessee and the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. In addition, he is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Bartlett earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in political science and went on to earn his juris doctor from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

Preston Wilson is a true Memphian. He has lived in Memphis, TN all his life, except for the ten years he was away in college at Vanderbilt, law school at Ole Miss and the U.S. Army JAG Corps. Preston Wilson opened up his own office in 1978 and practiced in two other firms before becoming a founding member of Gotten, Wilson, Savory and Beard in 1995. Preston now practices with MBB - McNabb, Bragorgos & Burgess, PPLC and is a firm believer that estate planning is more about people planning than financial or tax planning. He understands that your values are just as important as your assets and valuables. Preston will listen to you carefully and communicate effectively so you understand what's going on every step of the way.

Paul R. Lawler practices in the areas of business law, civil litigation, tax, wills and probate, estate planning, and corporate law. Paul is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).. Mr. Lawler’s background in tax and accounting was followed by litigation immersion leading to a renaissance, “cross-over” practice. Cases have included defense of title to property, riparian rights, condemnation/eminent domain proceedings, personal injury (motor vehicle and slip & fall accidents), estate litigation, federal tax court litigation, state sales tax litigation, civil rights actions, shareholder derivative suits, and complex business litigation. Business experience encompasses the purchase or sale of private companies and representing clients involved in construction, manufacturing, packaging, and drainage industries as independent counsel. As a CPA (inactive), Mr. Lawler routinely interacts with clients’ CEOs, CFOs, independent CPAs, and can provide efficient, responsive, support to in-house legal counsel. Areas of concentration include wills, probate, tax, estate planning, and family business succession strategies as well as the resolution of civil tax controversies involving innocent spouse claims, trust fund liability, and estate tax audits.. Mr. Lawler has been involved for over thirty years with the Memphis Civitan Club, a civic organization dedicated to helping children with challenges. He is a member of various professional organizations including the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Society of CPAs, and American Institute of CPAs. He enjoys golf but he needs more practice.

Partner. Nick, known formally as George Lawrence Rice, IV, is a third generation attorney following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father. Mr. Rice brings discipline, experience, expertise and compassion to the practice of family law. Believing we need discipline to effectively pursue client goals, experience to know what is possible, expertise to get the best results for our client, and compassion to understand the importance to each individual client.. Mr. Rice started studying the law in the seventh grade by learning to pull cases for his father’s legal research. He graduated Christian Brothers High School where he served four years on the Honor Council. Mr. Rice graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2000. He returned to Memphis to attend law school, resume working at the firm, and continuing to study the legal community in which he would practice. Mr. Rice received his J.D. form the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2003. Because of his extensive training, he practiced law immediately after passing the bar. Following in his father’s footsteps, he also presents Continuing Legal Education lectures to other attorneys. In addition to trying cases, Mr. Rice uses his experience and knowledge as a Supreme Court Rule 31 Family Law Mediator to solve cases without the matter going to trial.. In 2021 Mr. Rice put his experience and knowledge to the test of national level review in becoming a Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The elaborate screening of credentials that Mr. Rice had to successfully complete included, but was not limited to; demonstrated and substantial trial experience, submission of judges’ and other attorneys attesting to his ability, legal writing submissions, and passing rigorous examination.. Among all the other awards and honors Mr. Rice has achieved, National Board of Trial Advocacy Certification was the most important to him. Board Certification is the highest, most stringent, and most reliable qualification an attorney can achieve. The NBTA is committed to safeguarding the public’s ability to choose the best attorney. This certification is objective proof that potential clients should rely on when choosing an attorney.. Mr. Rice served on the Executive Council for the Family Law Section of the Tennessee Bar Association in 2010, the same year that he was named one of Memphis’ Finest Young Professionals by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Mr. Rice is rated an excellent 10 out of 10 on . Mr. Rice serves on the Board of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Alumni Association. Mr. Rice received membership into the invitation only American Society of Legal Advocates, was named a Mid-South Super Lawyer Rising Star for 7 years, and received multiple America’s Most Honored Professionals Awards. Mr. Rice received America’s Most Honored Professional’s Top 5% Award for continuous professional recognition and accomplishment for 2 years running prior to moving up and being awarded the Top 1% Award. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys recognized Mr. Rice with the Top Ten Under 40 Award. Since becoming 40, Mr. Rice has collected several Top Ten Attorney Awards form the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Mr. Rice was designated and received the Premier 100 Award from the National Academy of Jurisprudence. The American Registry recognized Mr. Rice as one of the Memphis Area’s Outstanding Young Lawyers in Family Law.Mr. Rice is the co-author of “The Complete Guide to Divorce Practice” published by the America Bar Association.

Pam Warnock Blair* is an equity member of McNabb, Bragorgos & Burgess PLLC.  She has a diverse state and federal court litigation practice including commercial litigation, tort claims, probate court disputes, and family law matters. She also maintains an insurance defense practice representing insured parties in premises liability, medical malpractice, construction negligence, wrongful death, and other issues. She has also represented plaintiffs and defendants in employment litigation and defendants in multi-district litigation. Pam has presented to lawyers, insurance adjusters, and law students on topics such as appellate advocacy, effective management of insurance defense files, premises liability, alternative dispute resolution techniques in family law, and the concept of lawyers as peacemakers. Pam serves on the fee dispute committee of the Memphis Bar Association. Pam is an adjunct professor at the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law teaching the fundamentals of legal writing and reasoning as well as oral argument to first year students. She has been an active member of the Los Locos Triathlon team since 1997 and regularly participates in triathlon and multisport events in the southeast. Education:University of Memphis School of Law, Memphis, TN, 1983  J.D.                                            University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, 1980  B.A.. Areas of Practice:                                                                                 Civil Litigation Insurance Defense Pharmacy Defense Commercial Litigation Personal Injury Law Family Law  Appellate Practice                                                                       Admissions:Tennessee, 1983 U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee, 1985 U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1986 U.S. District Court Middle of Tennessee, 1986 U.S. District Court Eastern of Tennessee, 2008 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas, 2010Alternative Dispute Resolution:Pam Blair is listed by the Supreme Court as both a family law and civil mediator.Pam customizes family mediation services to the budget and goals of her clients.  In every case, her goal is to minimize drama and save expense for the divorcing couple.  The most common mediations occur when the Husband and Wife each have counsel and a mediator leads them toward an agreed settlement.  Mediation keeps the divorcing couple in control of the outcome.  When children are involved, mediated divorce agreements can be the start of the compromise necessary for future co-parenting between parties who otherwise might not get along.Pam Blair will assist divorcing couples in an even simpler and less expensive path to divorce.  As a mediator, Pam Blair will meet with just the divorcing couple and assist them toward settlement, not as a lawyer for either party, rather as a mediator.  As a neutral leader, she will insure the parties equally understand the procedure of the path to the divorce.  The goal of the process is to reach a workable mediation agreement which the parties can take to the counsel of their choice for the final steps.  Because of the good work done with Pam Blair, there is much less work for counsel to do. Ideally, this results in less cost and turmoil to the couple.  If you wish to simplify your divorce or other family dispute, click here to determine if you are a good candidate for this process. Representative Cases:In a pharmacy error case litigated as a medical malpractice case by Pam Blair, the Sixth Circuit affirmed a district court summary judgment for Defendant pharmacy in Beal ex rel Putnam v. Walgreen Co., 408 Fed. 2010 WL 4669905 (C.A.6 (Tenn.)).   Pam Blair successfully negated essential elements of the Plaintiffs’ claim by excluding expert testimony and excluding Plaintiffs’ claim for punitive damages in the trial court.. Pam Blair successfully defended Plaintiffs appeal in a construction case, Watkins v. Tankersly Construction, W2004-00869.   The Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s grant of a summary judgment arising from her assertion of a relevant statute of repose.  Argument centered on statutory interpretation.. On appeal, Nick Bragorgos and Pam Blair attained a large remittitur of a jury trial verdict in a minor pedestrian death case in Dunn v. Davis, W2006-00251.   The McNabb lawyers demonstrated limitations in the proof to the Court of Appeals that did not substantiate the original verdict.. In a construction case, Pam Blair defended a subdivision developer in a negligence claim.   The trial court interpreted the Tennessee statute of repose concerning improvement to real property and barred the Plaintiffs claim; Plaintiff appealed; the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court summary judgment.  Griffin v. Munford Development, W2007-00812 (perm. 2008),. Pam Blair defended a developer in a tragic pedestrian death case.  Plaintiffs asserted the absence of a sidewalk was the proximate cause of the death of two minors.   The trial court dismissed the claim as untimely filed after hearing argument over the determination of the date of the completion of the improvement to real estate.  Plaintiffs appealed unsuccessfully.  Jenkins v. Southland Capital, W-2007-01180 (perm. app. denied 2008). In a procedurally complicated case, Pam Blair stepped in mid-litigation to defend the appeal of a Knoxville pharmacy error case in Massi v. Walgreen Co., 337 Fed. Appx. 542, 2009 WL 2230722 (C.A.6 Tenn.))  after a conflict developed.  The case hit the Sixth Circuit under two different docket numbers; the Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal both times.. Family Law:In an contentious probate court trial between family members, Pam Blair’s client, an administrator of an estate, recaptured greater than one million dollars to the estate when the Court found that a family member had exerted undue influence on the deceased family member.Pam Blair has participated in divorce settlements using alternative approaches including collaborative law and mediation without mediators.   She believes in early settlement of as many issues in dispute as possible to keep costs and contention down.  This approach narrows the issues if a trial is necessary.In a recent divorce trial, Pam Warnock Blair sought enforcement of a signed mediation agreement after the opposing spouse repudiated the agreement on grounds of duress.  In the same trial, the Court ordered the parenting schedule preferred by her client as opposed to the parenting schedule preferred by the opposing spouse.

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Our focus is “family” law. In today’s world “family” means different things. Whether you’re single, married, divorced or remarried with a blended family, at Putnam Firm your family will become our family. Whatever legal issues arise in your family, Putnam Firm is here to guide you through them. If you or a member of your family is injured, we have the experience necessary to hold the guilty party accountable. Whether you just need advice and drafting of legal papers, or your matter goes straight to court, we’ll be with you the whole way. We’ve been there before.

Niel Prosser has over 35 years of experience in securities arbitration and commercial litigation. In that span, he has seen the law from several perspectives, including as a partner in a large law firm and as Head of Litigation for a large securities firm.. Niel graduated from the University of Memphis School of Law with honors in 1985. For the next year he clerked for the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Niel then went into private practice at the second largest firm in Memphis, Armstrong Allen, where for 13 years he handled various types of business litigation in Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi (including non-competition/confidentiality agreements, contracts, corporate disputes, products liability and securities), as well as some business practice.. In 1999, Niel was hired as Deputy General Counsel and Head of Litigation for Morgan Keegan and Company, a position he held for 15 years. Morgan Keegan, which was acquired by Raymond James in 2012, was a large regional broker-dealer with revenues exceeding $1 billion and offices throughout the southeastern United States, parts of the Midwest, New York and California. Niel’s position at Morgan Keegan gave him a wealth of securities arbitration experience. In addition to handling numerous cases personally, Niel directed the defense of approximately 1,750 arbitration cases, including many cases filed beginning in 2007 regarding Morgan Keegan’s proprietary “RMK High-Yield Bond Funds”. These Funds, which had previously been top performers, crashed at the outset of the Financial Crisis, generating arbitrations, state/federal lawsuits and class actions collectively seeking billions of dollars in damages. In 2012, Niel and his legal team at Morgan Keegan were recognized as “In-House Team of the Year” at the Benchmark Litigation Annual Awards South. Niel left Raymond James and started the Prosser Law Firm in 2014. In 2022, he added two Partners – Rob Clapper and Kyle Johnson – and renamed the firm Prosser, Clapper & Johnson, PLC.. Niel’s wealth of experience includes many other broker/dealer issues, including regulatory investigations, broker recruiting, promissory note collection, employment issues, U-4/U-5 reporting/expungement and firm supervisory and compliance procedures.. Niel has taught Legal Research and Writing as an adjunct professor at The University of Memphis School of Law, served as President of the Memphis Mid-South Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, earned the designation Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional through the NASD’s certification program at the Wharton School of Business and has held the Series 7 and Series 24 securities licenses. He is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and is a member of the Memphis and Tennessee Bar Associations.

Nicholas J. Pierotti is an attorney at Apperson Crump, PLC. Mr. Pierotti joined his father, Richard W. Pierotti, in the practice of law concentrating primarily on family, probate and personal injury law. Along with Mr. Pierotti’s day-to-day legal practice, Mr. Pierotti serves the Town of Collierville and the City of Germantown as an Assistant District Attorney in addition to serving the Town of Oakland as Town Prosecutor.. Mr. Pierotti is a third-generation practicing attorney. Mr. Pierotti’s grandfather, Judge Horace O. Pierotti, is a retired General Sessions Criminal Court and City of Memphis Judge. Judge Pierotti served Memphis and Shelby County honorably for 24+ years. Mr. Pierotti’s father, Richard, has been practicing law for 40+ years. For decades, the “Pierotti” name has established strong ties in the legal community. In fact, Mr. Pierotti’s family influences in the legal profession ultimately led Mr. Pierotti to pursue his own career in law.. Mr. Pierotti believes it is vital for clients to obtain an avid and dedicated attorney to represent the client’s best interest. Mr. Pierotti takes pride in being courteous and professional with clients. Mr. Pierotti understands the importance that clients must have confidence in their attorney’s ability to be fair, competent and honest.

Navigating the criminal justice system is a formidable task. If you are facing criminal charges, there is no substitute for experience, advocacy and knowledge. Armed with over 36 years as a criminal defense attorney combined with over 20 years of service as a prosecutor, I am well prepared to guide you through the entire legal process and to work diligently for the best possible outcome.

Natalie has successfully represented clients in Tennessee for twenty years with their various legal needs including:. -Estate & Probate Administration & Planning: Wills, Trusts, Insurance, etc.. -LLC & Other Business Entity Creation, Modification, and Administration. -Family Law & Divorce Issues Including QDROs for Retirement Investments. -Land Use Disputes: Partitions, Divisions, Easements, Right of Way, & Deed Drafting. -Tax Planning, Compliance, Controversies & Audits for Individuals & Entities. Call or email today to see whether she can help you with your needs.