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Gary Ray Patrick
Managing Partner
Gary concentrates his practice in commercial law and commercial litigation. In addition to handling several multi-million dollar construction litigation cases, he has also handled several complex commercial litigation cases. He practices in both state courts and federal courts. He has represented several publicly held companies as well as numerous small businesses. He also actively participates and practices in bankruptcy court involving business reorganizations. He handles transactional work for financial institutions and for companies and individuals as borrowers from financial institutions.
He was in born Fayetteville, Tennessee on July 8, 1949.
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 1974
- Georgia, 1979
Education
- J.D., University of Tennessee, 1974
- B.S., honors, University of Tennessee, 1971
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
John W. Beard
Member
John concentrates his practice in business and corporate law, estate planning and probate. He has handled a number of sales and acquisitions, including for trucking companies and professional practices. He spends much of his time dealing with the owners and executives of privately owned companies for their business and personal needs.
He was born in born Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 22, 1953.
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 1978
- Georgia, 1979
Education
- J.D., University of Tennessee, 1978
- B.S., University of Tennessee, 1975
- Order of the Coif, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma and president of the Chattanooga Tax Practitioners (1985–1986)
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- Estate Planning Council of Chattanooga
- Chattanooga Tax Practitioners
Richard A. Schulman
Member
Richard concentrates his practice on trial work. Over the last 39 years, he has served as lead trial counsel on numerous cases in State and Federal Courts representing individuals.
He was born in born Chattanooga, Tennessee on January 6, 1947.
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 1973
Education
- J.D., University of Tennessee, 1972
- A.B., University of North Carolina, 1969
- Member of the Board of Governors and the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association (1975–1976)
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- The Association of Trial Lawyers in America
- Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association (president, 1984–1985)
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (member, Board of Governors, 1984–1993)
Steven M. Jacoway
Member
Steven was born in Chattanooga on August 13, 1960.
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 1986
- Georgia, 1987
Education
- J.D., Memphis State University, 1986
- B.S., University of Tennessee, 1982
- Phi Alpha Delta
Awards and Professional Associations
- Chattanooga Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Brock-Cooper Inns of Court; Master
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Chattanooga Bar Association President's Award - 2007
- Chattanooga Bar Association Albert L. Hodge Volunteer Award - 2004
- Tennessee Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
- Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association
Cara J. Alday
Member
Cara was born in Chattanooga on September 5, 1962.
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 1988
- Georgia, 1991
Education
- J.D., University of Tennessee, 1988
- B.S., University of Tennessee, 1985
- Phi Alpha Delta; judicial clerk, Honorable Howell N. Peoples; Honorable R. Vann Owens, Hamilton County Chancery Court
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia
Jerre B. Mosley
Member
Jerre Mosley concentrates his practice in the areas of wills, estate planning and business transactions. He has extensive training and experience in drafting wills, trusts and business agreements of all types and descriptions. Over the last 20 years, he has spoken before numerous professional and civic groups on various aspects of estate planning, elder law and business matters. He is presently a member of the Board of Directors of the Chattanooga Estate Planning Council.
He was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on December 2, 1957.
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 1983
Education
- J.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1983
- B.A., high honors, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1980
- Phi Delta Phi and member of the Estate Planning Council of Chattanooga (1998–present)
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Robert Jonathan Guthrie
Member
Jonathan represents both business clients and individuals in commercial litigation, construction law, real estate law, and personal injury law. Jonathan is admitted to practice in both State and Federal courts in Tennessee. He has trial experience in representing clients in both bench and jury trials, has extensive experience representing clients in pretrial settlement mediations and appellate matters. Jonathan enjoys a wide range of practice and represents a diverse field of clientele.
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 2000
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2000
- B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1996
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Carter J. Lynch, III
Member
Carter’s practice is focused on corporate and business law and transactions, including sales and acquisitions of businesses. He also handles a variety of commercial real estate matters, including, sales and purchases, leases, and construction financing.
He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 8, 1952.
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 1977
Education
- J.D., University of Tennessee, 1977
- B.A., with distinction, University of Virginia, 1974
- Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Delta, member and assistant editor of the Tennessee Law Review (1975–1977)
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Transportation Lawyers Association
- Association for Transportation Law, Logistics and Policy
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
Articles
- “Juvenile Court—Right to Counsel and Burden of Proof in Probation Revocation Hearings,” Tenn. L. Rev.
Michael A. Anderson
Member
Mike A concentrates his practice in the area of litigation with an emphasis on personal injury and wrongful death claims, product liability claims, professional liability and commercial and contract litigation. Mike has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation since 2007. He has represented parties of record in multi-district class action litigation in federal court.
He was born on October 17, 1960.
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Admitted
- Georgia, 1991
- Tennessee, 1987
- Alabama, 1985
Education
- J.D., Cumberland School of Law, 1988
- B.S., Auburn University, 1982
Professional associations
- American Association for Justice, Professional Negligence and Products Liability sections
- National Association of Subrogation Professionals
- Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association
- Alabama Association for Justice
- America Bar Association Tort and Insurance Practice Section Committee
Susie Lodico
Member
Susie Lodico handles a variety of matters for her clients, concentrating her practice on litigation. She is experienced in construction and commercial litigation as well as domestic matters and plaintiff’s work.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 23, 1978
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Admitted
- Tennessee, 2004
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Georgia, 2004
- B.A., University of Colorado, 2001
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Ellie M. Hill
Member
Ellie concentrates her practice on general civil litigation with a focus on real estate matters. Prior to joining the firm, she was a staff attorney for two local title companies where she handled complex title issues. Ellie applies this experience in litigating contractor lien rights and construction disputes. She also represents clients in landlord/tenant disputes, boundary line disputes, homeowners' association matters and foreclosures. In addition to her real estate background, Ellie represents individuals and companies in various other matters of civil litigation.
Practice areas
- Civil litigation
- Real estate
- Family Law
- Foreclosures
- Landlord/Tenant
Admitted
- Tennessee, 2007
- Kentucky, 2005
Education
- J.D., University of Kentucky, 2004
- B.A., cum laude, University of Kentucky, 2001
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Brock-Cooper American Inns of Court (Barrister)
- SETLAW
- Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition Board Member 2017 - Present
- St. Jude Catholic Church Member
McKinley S. Lundy,Jr.
Member
Mack joined the firm in 2009 after completing a clerkship under Chancellors W. Frank Brown and Howell N. Peoples in the Hamilton County Chancery Court. He is a 2008 graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, and concentrates his practice on general civil litigation and appellate litigation. He has represented a diverse array of clients in commercial, construction, and labor and employment litigation, and has participated in numerous civil appeals in a variety of contexts.
Practice areas
- Civil litigation
Bar admissions
- Tennessee, 2008
- E.D. Tennessee, 2010–pending
Education
- J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law, 2008
- M.A., Vanderbilt University, 2005
- B.A., magna cum laude, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2003
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- American Inns of Court
John H. Templeton
Member
John concentrates his practice on corporate and business law, as well as general civil litigation. Over the last year, he has worked in a diverse number of fields, including workers compensation; personal injury; business transactions; estate planning; and employment law. John uses his background in financial economics and corporate law to effectively represent business clients. And he utilizes his extensive training, skills and experience as a negotiator to achieve his clients’ objectives.
Practice areas
- Business transactions
- Estate planning
- General civil litigation
- Probate
Bar admissions
- Georgia, 2011
- Tennessee, 2012
Education
- J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude, 2011
- B.S., Centre College, 2008
Professional associations
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Georgia Bar Association
- Estate Planning Council of Chattanooga
Jeremy M. Cothern
Member
Jeremy focuses on civil and criminal litigation, including trial practice and appeals for businesses, individuals, and government entities. He represents clients in complicated, high stakes matters in state and federal courts and in administrative courts. The majority of his practice is devoted to business, commercial and construction litigation, criminal defense, divorce and other domestic litigation, government and internal investigations, personal injury, trust and estate litigation, and will contests. He has tried a number of jury and bench trials to verdict and has prepared briefs for and presented oral argument to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the Tennessee Court of Appeals on many occasions.
Practice areas
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Criminal Defense
- Domestic Litigation
- Government and Internal Investigations
- Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Personal Injury
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Trust and Will Contests
Admitted
- Tennessee, 2008
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Tennessee College of Law, 2008
- Editor, Tennessee Law Review (2006-2008)
- Editor, Transactions: Tennessee Journal of Business Law (2006-2008)
- Editor, Tennessee Journal of Law & Policy (2006-2008)
- Student Attorney, University of Tennessee College of Law Legal Clinic (2008)
- Judicial Intern, Knox County Chancery Court (2007)
- B.A., cum laude, University of the South (Sewanee), 2005
- English degree with Departmental Honors
- Honoree, Academic All-SCAC (2003-2005)
- Varsity Basketball Member (2001-2005)
- Captain (2004-2005)
- Most Improved Player (2003-2004)
- Letterman (2001-2005)
Awards and Professional Associations
- Super Lawyers – Rising Star: Business Litigation (2016-2017)
- Graduate, Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law (2015)
- Graduate, Leadership Chattanooga (2014-2015)
- Member, The Justices Ray L. Brock, Jr.-Robert E. Cooper American Inn of Court (2014-Present)
- Steering Committee Member and Volunteer Coordinator, Supreme Court Retention Campaign (2014)
- Board Member, Hamilton County Young Lawyers (2014-Present)
- Member, Hamilton County Young Lawyers Division (2012-Present)
- Member, Tennessee Association for Justice (2012-Present)
- Fundraising Volunteer for Class of 2005, University of the South (Sewanee) (2006-Present)
