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Sharon O. “Sheri” Jacobs concentrates her practice in the areas of Environmental Law and Administrative Law. Sheri has administrative, environmental law, environmental litigation experience at the federal, state and local levels, as well as with administrative agencies. This experience includes matters associated with sustainability, solid and hazardous waste, Brownfield redevelopment, underground storage tanks, water pollution, environmental citizen suits, Superfund remediation projects, endangered species, stream mitigation projects, and air pollution control.. Sheri works closely with companies and local governments on compliance, sustainability and all facets of environmental law to ensure clients’ can focus on their business and not be caught in protracted environmental litigation. When litigation becomes necessary, Sheri’s expertise from having successfully defended numerous businesses and local governments before administrative boards and in state and federal court ensures the clients’ interests are always well-represented.. Sheri co-authored West Publishing’s Medical Waste Handbook, 1999 and 2000 editions. In addition, she has presented seminars on environmental topics for the Tennessee Bar Association and for various business organizations.. Before joining the firm, Sheri served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Tennessee Attorney General and Reporter, Environmental Division. She also served as Assistant General Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.. Sheri is originally from Jefferson City, Missouri. She and her husband, David, have two children. She enjoys traveling, hiking and visiting national parks with her family.

Lawrence B. Hammet II (“Beau”) is 59 years old and original native of the Commonwealth of Kentucky having been born and raised in Paducah, KY.  Beau moved to Nashville with his family in the late 80’s to commence his practice of law.  Beau handles a number of different high profile litigation matters cases pending Federal and state courts, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution processes.  Beau's experiences have lead him to litigate matters in Tennessee, Alabama, as well as other states throughout the south and mid-west. In addition to litigation, Beau handles transactional work with various clients, including the preparation of necessary documents to launch and form entities, preparation of various documents and instruments necessary for the sale and purchase of businesses, preparation and counseling of business owners with respect to acquisitions as well as shareholder, partner and member matters.   Prior to entering the legal profession, Beau spent several years in management of a family owned construction business that focused on heavy and highway construction in the southeast region of the United States.  Beau’s experience ranged from project management through regional management of various projects and undertakings.  Beau earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi in 1980 and his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, 1989.  Beau and his wife are the proud parents of three daughters, who were born, raised and educated in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bill's environmental practice covers a wide range of environmental law at the state and federal levels, including natural resource law, mining, remediation, negotiation with regulatory agencies in environmental matters, superfund litigation, RCRA matters, brownfield redevelopment, wetlands, water quality, radiological waste and compliance, and air pollution control.  He is past Chair of the ABA Section of Environment Energy and Resources (2013-14) and was founding chair of both the Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations' Environmental Sections..

Experienced Natural Resources attorney serving clients in Nashville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Natural Resources attorney serving clients in Nashville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Natural Resources attorney serving clients in Nashville and surrounding areas.

Experienced Natural Resources attorney serving clients in Nashville and surrounding areas.