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Litigation: General Commercial

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Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

With nearly 100 litigators serving clients in all 50 states and many countries around the globe, Bass, Berry & Sims has a track record of successful outcomes, first-rate client service, and industry-leading efficiency tools and practices. We approach disputes by addressing not only the matter at hand but also by analyzing litigation trends facing the client and suggesting creative solutions to minimize risk over the long term.

 

We regularly handle a wide variety of complex litigation, multidistrict litigation, and class actions across practice areas and industries. As a complement to litigation in the state of Tennessee, we offer the leading government relations practice in the state.

 

Our team includes former leaders from the DOJ, FTC, HHS, Department of Homeland Security, and State Attorneys General Offices. Our experience inside the government gives us significant insight into how these and other agencies think about investigations and disputes, along with the strategies they use to pursue these cases.


Key Practice Areas

  • Antitrust
  • Asset Recovery
  • Bankruptcy
  • Business Disputes
  • Compliance & Government Investigations
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Environmental
  • False Claims Act
  •  Financial Services
  • Government Contracts
  • Healthcare Fraud & Abuse
  • Higher Education
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Trade
  • Labor & Employment
  • Managed Care
  • Privacy & Data Security
  • Products Liability & Torts
  • Securities & Shareholder Litigation
  • Tax

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Tennessee

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What the Team is Known For

Bass, Berry & Sims is a top-notch law firm with an outstanding reputation for its wide-ranging litigation expertise. It is well equipped to handle disputes in highly regulated industries, with notable capabilities in financial services and healthcare cases. It demonstrates wider strengths in commercial disputes, including class actions, IP claims and privacy disputes. The firm is further active in bankruptcy-related litigation.

Work Highlights

Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

  • Bass, Berry & Sims defended Raymond James in a USD230 million claim related to bankruptcy that was filed on behalf of bondholders in Louisiana state court.

Strengths

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"Bass, Berry & Sims has a strong bench from top to bottom, and is particularly strong with its representation and promotion of women attorneys, which I notice and appreciate."

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"Bass, Berry & Sims' ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is unparalleled. The firm has been able to meet every one of our needs with its talented counsel."

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"I would rate Bass, Berry & Sims' quality of service an A+ - it's fantastic."

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"There isn't any legal problem that I do not trust Bass, Berry & Sims to be able to handle. Any issue that we bring to them is handled with great care and responsiveness. The attorneys are sensitive to their clients' desires and needs. We could not ask for better service than what we receive from the firm."

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Notable Practitioners

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Britt K Latham
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Britt K Latham
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Britt Latham is recognized by interviewees for his deep expertise in securities and shareholder litigation. He also comes highly recommended for his representation of clients facing big-ticket class actions and SEC enforcement proceedings. He operates from Nashville.
"Britt has a sophisticated yet practical approach that resonates with clients. I specifically request to work with Britt and his team on new matters."
"Britt is a fantastic lawyer who I trust with sophisticated and complicated litigation matters. He is creative in his approach and seeks practical and commercial results."
"Britt brings a really calm and rational approach where he hears his clients' concerns, and then finds the best and most economical solution in a really good way."
"Britt is very strategic in what he does. His briefings are well written, well reasoned and well thought through. In court, he was aggressive when he saw the chance, pleaded appropriately, and was restrained in areas which turned out to be prudent. He's among the best I've worked with in the area of litigation."
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Jeff H. Gibson
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Jeff H. Gibson
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Jeff Gibson is based in Nashville and is recognized for his growing activity in white-collar criminal litigation. He also regularly acts on investigations and is notable for his impressive list of healthcare clients.
"I think the world of Jeff Gibson. He's very personable, enjoyable to work with and achieved an amazing result for us. He's a breath of fresh air and I would not hesitate to work with him again on other litigation matters."
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Lisa S. Rivera
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Lisa S. Rivera
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Lisa Rivera is an accomplished litigator with an impressive background as a state and federal prosecutor. Her clients include public health systems and aerospace companies.
"I couldn't be more comfortable relying on Lisa for advice. She is a fantastic communicator and a terrific manager - I have observed how she handles her team. She is a friend as well as a lawyer."
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Overton Thompson III
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Overton Thompson III
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Overton Thompson has an excellent track record in the commercial litigation space, offering specific strengths in securities disputes and contentious IP matters. He has more than three decades of experience and is well regarded in the market.
"Overton is knowledgeable, very respectful and professional. He was well reasoned throughout our time working together, and maintained a terrific sense of humor."
"Overton is very seasoned, practical and smart, and can boil problems down effectively."
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W Brantley Phillips, Jr
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W Brantley Phillips, Jr
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Brantley Phillips is a well-known attorney with a strong reputation in the Tennessee market. He leads the firm's litigation team and has considerable experience acting for clients in declaratory judgment proceedings.
"Brant is simply the finest lawyer I have had the good fortune of working with in my career. His ability to synthesize complex information and provide sound counsel is excellent. His command of facts, thorough preparation and understanding of the mission at hand make him an incredibly effective litigator."
"Brant Phillips has been a godsend to our company. His representation has elevated our business, and we feel fortunate to call on him to provide guidance, wisdom and the very best of legal services."
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Jessalyn H. Zeigler
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Jessalyn H. Zeigler
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Jessalyn Zeigler assists clients with an array of negligence claims and breach of contract litigation. She is additionally well versed in handling product liability cases.
"Jessalyn Zeigler offers very strong levels of client service, sophistication and commercial awareness. She does good work for us."
"Jessie is a fierce advocate who will really dig into a case."
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Litigation: General Commercial
Britt K Latham
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Britt K Latham
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Band 2
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Overton Thompson III
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Overton Thompson III
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Band 2
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W Brantley Phillips, Jr
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W Brantley Phillips, Jr
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Jessalyn H. Zeigler
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Jessalyn H. Zeigler
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Jeff H. Gibson
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Jeff H. Gibson
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Lisa S. Rivera
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Lisa S. Rivera
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Clients

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Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD)

CBS Broadcasting, Inc.

Envision Healthcare Corp. (NYSE: EVHC) (formerly AmSurg)

Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO)

HCA Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HCA)

Industries

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Aerospace & defense

Financial services

Healthcare

Higher education

Hospitality & leisure

Life sciences

Manufacturing

Nonprofit organizations

Real estate

Retail

Sports, entertainment & media

Technology

Telecommunications

Transportation

Utilities