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# Evans Petree PC

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- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2024](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2024/) - 43 Evans Petree Attorneys Honored in 2024 Listing of Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch 2 Named “Lawyer of the Year” Thirty-seven lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2024 and six lawyers were chosen for inclusion in the
- [Prominent law firm adds shareholders](https://www.evanspetree.com/prominent-law-firm-adds-shareholders/) - Wendy Guzmán | Memphis Business Journal A prominent Memphis law firm has added two shareholders. Evans Petree PC recently appointed Joshua Baker and Russell Hayes as shareholders in its estate planning practice group. “As we continue to grow the firm to best serve our clients, we are excited to deepen our estate planning bench with
- [Evans Petree Welcomes Two New Shareholders to Estate Planning Practice Group](https://www.evanspetree.com/evans-petree-welcomes-two-new-shareholders-to-estate-planning-practice-group/) - MEMPHIS—Evans Petree PC is pleased to welcome attorneys Joshua Baker and Russell Hayes as shareholders of the firm. “As we continue to grow the firm to best serve our clients, we are excited to deepen our estate planning bench with Josh and Russell’s experience, “ said Joe Getz, President of Evans Petree PC. “They bring
- [The Party's Over for Broadway Bar Owners](https://www.evanspetree.com/the-partys-over-for-broadway-bar-owners/) - Julia Masters | Nashville Business Journal $3 million to $67 million. $5.6 million to $58 million. $6.7 million to $48 million. $10 million to $57 million. That’s the difference a few years make in Nashville. The numbers represent property valuations from 2021 to 2025, released in May, for Lower Broadway’s Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk
- [Women Who Lead in Professional Services](https://www.evanspetree.com/women-who-lead-in-professional-services/) - Shoshana Cenker | Memphis Business Journal Since 2021, Memphis Business Journal’s Women Who Lead has recognized over 500 extraordinary women professionals. Our next cohort is ready to add their brilliance to this distinguished legacy, as our spotlight turns to the powerhouse women who are in leadership roles at professional services firms, including in the accounting,
- [Andrew Gille Name Shareholder at Evans Petree](https://www.evanspetree.com/andrew-gille-name-shareholder-at-evans-petree/) - MEMPHIS-Evans Petree PC is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew J. Gille to a shareholder of the firm. “Andy’s exceptional technical proficiency in managing real estate and loan transactions, combined with his ability to build relationships with clients, makes him a valuable asset for our team and positions him perfectly for this advancement,” said
- [Lauran Glassman Stimac ’00: Leading with confidence, service, and purpose](https://www.evanspetree.com/lauran-glassman-stimac-00-leading-with-confidence-service-and-purpose/) - St. Marys Episcopal School When Lauran Glassman Stimac ’00 received the call that she would be honored with the 2026 Marion Griffin–Frances Loring Award from the Association for Women Attorneys (AWA), it caught her completely off guard. “I didn’t see it coming at all,” she said. “I was incredibly surprised and honored.” The award, named
- [Seeds for lawyer’s success planted when she was a child](https://www.evanspetree.com/seeds-for-lawyers-success-planted-when-she-was-a-child/) - Sophia Surrett | Daily Memphian Instead of bedtime stories, Lauran Stimac would request her dad, Memphis-based lawyer Richard Glassman, to tell her about his cases. Acree said when she doesn’t know what to do, she finds herself thinking, “What would Lauran do?” “She leads in a way that values everyone’s perspective while still providing clear
- [Lauran Stimac to Receive Flagship Honor by Association for Women Attorneys](https://www.evanspetree.com/lauran-stimac-to-receive-flagship-honor-by-association-for-women-attorneys/) - MEMPHIS—Lauran Stimac, Evans Petree Shareholder and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, will be named the recipient of the 2026 Marion Griffin-Frances Loring Award by the Association for Women Attorneys (AWA) at the organizations' 44th Annual Banquet on January 29, 2026. The Marion Griffin-Frances Loring Award, named for Marion Griffin, the first woman licensed to
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Super Lawyers 2025](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-super-lawyers-2025/) - 13 EVANS PETREE PC ATTORNEYS SELECTED TO 2025 MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS LISTS MEMPHIS, TN (November 20, 2025) –Evans Petree PC announces today that eleven attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list and two attorneys have been selected to the 2025 Rising Stars list. No more than five percent of
- [Construction Law Practice Group recognized by Chambers USA Guide and Construction Lawyers Society of America](https://www.evanspetree.com/construction-group-news/) - Evans Petree is pleased to announce the recognition of its Construction Law Practice and two attorneys in the 2025 Chambers USA Guide. Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in over 180 jurisdictions throughout the world. Evans Petree’s Construction Practice has been recognized as Tier 1, Joseph Getz has
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2026](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2026/) - 44 Evans Petree Attorneys Honored in 2026 Listing of Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch 3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” MEMPHIS, TN (August 21, 2025)- Thirty-eight lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2026 and six lawyers were
- [Evans Petree Welcomes Associate Attorney Franklin Edrich to Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning Practice Group](https://www.evanspetree.com/evans-petree-welcomes-associate-attorney-franklin-edrich-to-tax-trusts-and-estate-planning-practice-group/) - Evans Petree PC is pleased to welcome Associate Attorney Franklin Edrich to its Tax, Trusts and Estate Planning Practice Group. Edrich’s practice is concentrated primarily in estate planning, probate, and estate and trust administration. Edrich received his JD from The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law and his Masters in Public Administration from
- [Memphis Bar Foundation Welcomes Elizabeth Friary and Harley Steffens as 2025 Fellows](https://www.evanspetree.com/memphis-bar-foundation-welcomes-elizabeth-friary-and-harley-steffens-as-2025-fellows/) - Memphis Area Attorneys and Judges Honored for Service to the Community & Legal Profession Memphis TN – The Memphis Bar Foundation 2025 Fellows Reception was held recently at The Memphis Country Club and sponsored by Hobson Realtors. The Memphis Bar Foundation is the charitable foundation affiliated with the Memphis Bar Association. Elizabeth Friary and Harley
- [Lauran Stimac began 2025 with two new leading roles in the Memphis legal sector.](https://www.evanspetree.com/lauran-stimac-began-2025-with-two-new-leading-roles-in-the-memphis-legal-sector/) - Wendy Guzmán | Memphis Business Journal In December, Stimac began as a shareholder and the new chair of the litigation practice group at Memphis-based law firm Evans Petree PC. Stimac spent a dozen years practicing at Glassman, Wyatt, Tuttle & Cox PC with her father, Richard Glassman. “This role at Evans Petree was one that
- [Woods receives MBA Pro Bono Award](https://www.evanspetree.com/woods-receives-mba-pro-bono-award/) - EP Attorney, Danielle Woods, received the 2022 Melanie R. Yelder Attorney Champion of Justice Award from the Memphis Bar Association Access to Justice Committee Pro Bono Awards celebration on November 3, 2022. Congrats Danielle!
- [12 Selected to Mid-South Super Lawyers & Rising Stars lists](https://www.evanspetree.com/12-selected-to-mid-south-super-lawyers-rising-stars-lists/) - Evans Petree PC announces today that eleven attorneys have been selected to the 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list and one attorney has been selected to the 2022 Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this
- [Cresswell Featured in Tennessee Bar Journal](https://www.evanspetree.com/cresswell-featured-in-tennessee-bar-journal/) - Click here to view the article titled "Multiple Choice: Many Factors Can Apply in Choice-of-Law Decisions", written by EP Shareholder James L. Cresswell, Jr. The article is featured in the January/February 2023, Vol. 59, No. 1 issue of the Tennessee Bar Journal.
- [EP Admits New Shareholders](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-admits-new-shareholders/) - Evans Petree PC announces today that Jack F. Heflin, Regan S. Steepleton, and Tyler G. Tollison have been admitted as shareholders. Jack F. Heflin is an experienced attorney whose practice focuses on litigation, business transactions and planning, commercial arbitration, and estate planning and administration. Jack graduated from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School
- [Raines Featured in Southeast Real Estate Business](https://www.evanspetree.com/raines-featured-in-southeast-real-estate-business/) - Click here to view the article titled "Property Tax Pitfalls in 'Crane City USA'", written by EP Shareholder Drew Raines. The article is featured in the February 2023, Vol. 23, Issue 11 of the Southeast Real Estate Business, page 22.
- [Nichol Featured in the NBJ](https://www.evanspetree.com/nichol-featured-in-the-nbj/) - EP Shareholder Caren Nichol is featured in an article in the Nashville Business Journal titled "The good ol’ girls club: These real estate execs built a league of their own." Click here to view the article.
- [EP in the News](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-in-the-news-6/) - Hunter Truck has been acquired by Fremont Private Holdings, and Evans Petree served as legal counsel to Hunter Truck on the transaction. To view the article in Business Wire click here.
- [13 Selected to Mid-South Super Lawyers & Rising Stars lists](https://www.evanspetree.com/13-selected-to-mid-south-super-lawyers-rising-stars-lists/) - Evans Petree PC announces today that twelve attorneys have been selected to the 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list and one attorney has been selected to the 2023 Rising Stars list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the Mid-South are selected by Super Lawyers. The attorneys included in the 2023 Super Lawyers list
- [Getz Speaks at TBA Construction Law Forum](https://www.evanspetree.com/getz-speaks-at-tba-construction-law-forum/) - EP President, Joe Getz, is speaking at the Tennessee Bar Association's Construction Law Forum in Nashville. He and his co-speaker, Vic McConnell, are presenting on “The ‘Gotchas’ of Contracts in Construction Law.” Brief description: Avoiding “gotchas" on a construction project starts with the drafting and negotiation of the construction contract. This session will examine common
- [EP Attorneys Participate in MBA's Saturday Legal Clinic](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-participate-in-mbas-saturday-legal-clinic/) - Attorneys from Evans Petree PC participated in sponsoring the Memphis Bar Association's Saturday Legal Clinic at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The Saturday Legal Clinic was first held at the First Baptist Church on Broad Street in 2007. It is a walk-in legal advice clinic that provides brief services
- [Smith Receives Rotarian of the Year](https://www.evanspetree.com/smith-receives-rotarian-of-the-year/) - EP Shareholder Wendy Geurin Smith received the Rotarian of the Year Award from the Rotary Club of Memphis East for 2023-2024. Congrats Wendy!
- [In Memoriam, W. Lytle Nichol IV](https://www.evanspetree.com/in-memoriam-w-lytle-nichol-iv/) - May 10, 1937-June 24, 2024 It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our longtime partner and friend, Lytle Nichol, has passed away. Lytle worked at Evans Petree for 58 years 10 months and 1 day, since 1964. He retired last May. Our hearts are broken and we will miss him immensely.
- [Getz to Speak at Upcoming Luncheon](https://www.evanspetree.com/getz-to-speak-at-upcoming-luncheon/) - EP President, Joe Getz, will be a panelist at the upcoming ABC West Tennessee luncheon on Wednesday, August 21st, discussing the Tennessee Retainage Laws under the Prompt Pay Act. The luncheon will take place at the FedEx Event Center at Shelby Farms Park.
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2025](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2025/) - 41 Evans Petree Attorneys Honored in 2025 Listing of Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch 3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” Thirty-six lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2025 and five lawyers were chosen for inclusion in the
- [Evans Petree PC Recognized in 2025 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers](https://www.evanspetree.com/evans-petree-pc-recognized-in-2025-best-law-firms-by-best-lawyers/) - The 15th annual Best Law Firm regional rankings showcase 10,528 Tier 1 firms, 8,832 Tier 2 firms and 5,665 Tier 3 firms, all offering a unique mix of practice area and jurisdictional focuses. After a rigorous evaluation process, Evans Petree PC is pleased to be ranked in 30 practice areas. Regional RankingsMemphisTier 1 for Administrative
- [Stonepeak Acquires Fleet Companies](https://www.evanspetree.com/stonepeak-acquires-fleet-companies/) - STONEPEAK NEW YORK – November 18, 2024 –Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, today announced that it has acquired Fleet Companies (“Fleet”), a leading regional trailer dealership and leasing company. Fleet Companies serves a variety of both blue chip customers and other transportation companies with an integrated offering across
- [Evans Petree Welcomes Lauran Stimac as Chair of Litigation Practice Group](https://www.evanspetree.com/evans-petree-welcomes-lauran-stimac-as-chair-of-litigation-practice-group/) - MEMPHIS—Evans Petree PC is pleased to welcome attorney Lauran Stimac as Shareholder and Chair of the firm’s litigation practice group. “We welcome Lauran’s litigation experience to add to the depth and breadth of resources we bring to our clients every day," said Joe Getz, President of Evans Petree PC. “In addition, we appreciate her commitment
- [Yoakum appointed to Board of Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association](https://www.evanspetree.com/yoakum-appointed-to-board-of-tennessee-hospitality-tourism-association/) - Congratulations to Shareholder Brian Yoakum for his appointment to the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association, which serves as a primary voice, connector, and advocator for the state's hospitality industry. Brian will additionally serve on the Lodging Advisory Board.
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2023](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2023/) - 41 Evans Petree Attorneys Honored in 2023 Listing of Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch 5 Named “Lawyer of the Year” MEMPHIS, TN (August 18, 2022)- Thirty-seven lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2023 and four lawyers were
- [Sneed Featured in the MBJ](https://www.evanspetree.com/sneed-featured-in-the-mbj/) - EP Associate Jennifer Sneed featured in article in the Memphis Business Journal. Click here to view the article.
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2020](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2020/) - 31 Evans Petree Attorneys Honored in 2020 Listing of Best Lawyers 4 Named “Lawyer of the Year” Thirty-one lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 26th edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2020. The attorneys are: Blake W. Bourland W. Kerby Bowling Frank N. Stockdale Carney Charles W.
- [11 EP Attorneys Selected to 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers](https://www.evanspetree.com/11-ep-attorneys-selected-to-2018-mid-south-super-lawyers/) - Evans Petree PC announces today that eight attorneys have been selected to the 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list and three attorneys have been selected to the 2018 Rising Stars list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the Mid-South are selected by Super Lawyers. The attorneys included in the 2018 Super Lawyers list
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2021](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2021/) - 38 Evans Petree Attorneys Honored in 2021 Listing of Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch 3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” MEMPHIS, TN (August 20, 2020)- Thirty-three lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 27th edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2021 and five lawyers were
- [McKinnon and Wells Admitted as Shareholders](https://www.evanspetree.com/mckinnon-and-wells-admitted-as-shareholders/) - Andrea M. McKinnon joined Evans Petree as an associate in the property tax practice area in May 2008. Andrea focuses her practice exclusively in the area of property tax law, representing taxpayers in administrative and judicial appeals of property tax assessments. She concentrates her practice on property tax appeals of multifamily, commercial, and industrial properties,
- [7 EP Attorneys Selected to 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers](https://www.evanspetree.com/7-ep-attorneys-selected-to-2019-mid-south-super-lawyers/) - Evans Petree PC announces today that six attorneys have been selected to the 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list and one attorney has been selected to the 2019 Rising Stars list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the Mid-South are selected by Super Lawyers. The attorneys included in the 2019 Super Lawyers list
- [Petkoff and Feigelson Joins Evans Petree](https://www.evanspetree.com/petkoff-and-feigelson-joins-evans-petree/) - Evans Petree announces that the attorneys of Petkoff and Feigelson, PLLC have joined the firm as of July 1, 2022. Founded in 1976 by George Petkoff (1936-2020), the attorneys at Petkoff and Feigelson have represented and defended aviation, trucking, and general casualty clients and their insurers in state and federal courts throughout the country.
- [Sneed Selected to NBA's "40 Under 40"](https://www.evanspetree.com/sneed-selected-to-nbas-40-under-40/) - Jennifer L. Sneed, an associate at Evans Petree Bourland Heflin PC, has been named as one of the recipients of The National Bar Association's 2022 "40 Under 40 Nation's Best Advocates" awards. The awards recognize the nation's Top 40 lawyers under the age of 40 who exemplify a broad range of high achievement in the
- [Evans Petree expands with deal for Bourland Heflin](https://www.evanspetree.com/evans-petree-expands-with-deal-for-bourland-heflin/) - To view the article in the Memphis Business Journal click here.
- [Caren Nichol Recognized in Women Who Lead in Law](https://www.evanspetree.com/caren-nichol-recognized-in-women-who-lead-in-law/) - EP Shareholder, Caren Nichol, has been recognized as one of Memphis Business Journal's Women Who Lead in Law. The Memphis Business Journal’s editorial team chose women who have qualities that define leadership – from pushing through challenges and moving legal precedent forward in difficult times to career-altering decision-making. To view the article featured in MBJ
- [Stengel Listed as Arbitrator for AAA](https://www.evanspetree.com/stengel-listed-as-arbitrator-for-aaa/) - September 16, 2021- Elizabeth B. Stengel, EP Shareholder, has successfully completed Arbitration Fundamentals and Best Practices for New AAA Arbitrators and is now listed as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. The American Arbitration Association (AAA) is a not-for-profit organization in the field of alternative dispute resolution, providing services to individuals and organizations who
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2022](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2022/) - 34 Evans Petree Attorneys Honored in 2022 Listing of Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch 3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” MEMPHIS, TN (August 19, 2021)- Twenty-nine lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 28th edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2022 and five lawyers were
- [EP in the News](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-in-the-news-5/) - The Presidio Group exclusively advised Qvale Automotive Group on the sale of six dealership franchises to the Umansky Automotive Group. EP Shareholder David Porteous served as legal counsel to Umansky. To view the article in the Business Wire click here.
- [Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants](https://www.evanspetree.com/restaurant-revitalization-fund-grants/) - Restaurant Revitalization Fund GrantsDownload
- [Yoakum Featured in the Daily Memphian](https://www.evanspetree.com/yoakum-featured-in-the-daily-memphian/) - EP Shareholder Brian Yoakum's Letter to the Editor featured in the Daily Memphian- Click here to view article.
- [Incoming EP Associate Brian Mounce Named in 20<30 Class of 2021](https://www.evanspetree.com/incoming-ep-associate-brian-mounce-named-in-20/) - EP's newest incoming associate, Brian Mounce, was recently selected by the Memphis Flyer to their Twenty under Thirty Class of 2021. To view the entire article in the Memphis Flyer click here.
- [In Memoriam, Russell "Rusty" J. Hensley](https://www.evanspetree.com/in-memoriam-russell-rusty-j-hensley/) - September 30, 1956-December 12, 2020 It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our partner and friend, Rusty Hensley, has passed away after a long illness. We all feel a great loss and sadness and will miss our dear friend. Please keep the Hensley family in your thoughts and prayers. Rusty Hensley Obituary
- [EP to Host Upcoming CLE Zoom Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-host-upcoming-cle-zoom-seminar/) - Evans Petree PC will host a seminar titled "Current Risk Management Issues in the Practice of Law" from 3:00-5:00EST on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 via Zoom. The topics will cover (a) following the Rules of Professional Conduct while working from home, (b) obtaining and maintaining technological competence, and (c) honesty obligations for attorneys. Presenters will
- [COVID-19 RESPONSE- Small Business Loans & Incentives](https://www.evanspetree.com/covid-19-response-small-business-loans-incentives/) - COVID-19 ResponseDownload
- [Caren Nichol Featured in MBJ](https://www.evanspetree.com/caren-nichol-featured-in-mbj-2/) - EP Shareholder Caren Nichol contributed a guest column article in the Memphis Business Journal titled "Impact on property taxes uncertain due to coronavirus fallout." To read the article in the MBJ click here.
- [Drew Raines Featured in MBJ](https://www.evanspetree.com/drew-raines-featured-in-mbj/) - Evans Petree Shareholder Drew Raines participated in a Table of Experts roundtable on multi-family real estate featured in the Oct. 18th edition of the Memphis Business Journal. To view the article click here. TOE Drew Raines MultiFamRE 2019Download
- [EP in the News](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-in-the-news-4/) - Evans Petree Shareholder Caren Nichol featured in article titled "Proposed property tax rule-change could be boon for some Tennessee businesses." To view the article in the Tennessean click here. Proposed property tax rule-change could be boon for some Tennessee businesses Mike Reicher, Nashville Tennessean Some proposed changes to arcane state property tax rules could cost
- [EP to Host Upcoming CLE Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-host-upcoming-cle-seminar-3/) - Evans Petree PC will host a seminar titled "Fundamentals of Who Should and Should Not Be Our Clients" from 2:30pm-4:30pm on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave, #909, Memphis, TN 38119. The topics will cover conflicts of interest, traps for the unwary, waivers and forms, and engagement letters. Cost to
- [EP in the News](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-in-the-news-3/) - Joe Getz, President of Evans Petree PC, weighs in on the Germantown, TN apartment development ruling- to view the article in the Memphis Business Journal, click here.
- [Cavagnaro to Speak at NBI Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/cavagnaro-to-speak-at-nbi-seminar/) - EP Shareholder Chip Cavagnaro will be speaking at an upcoming NBI seminar on Tennessee employment law. Details: 2 Day Seminar- Tuesday, July 23, 2019-Wednesday, July 24, 2019 9:00am-4:30pm Crowne Plaza Memphis Downtown, 300 North Second Street, Memphis, TN 38105 Credit Information: Continuing Legal Education12.00 - TN CLE including - Ethics: 1.00 CPE for Accountants14.00 - CPE for Accountants/NASBA including - Regulatory Ethics: 1.00 Personnel/Human Resources: 13.00 Other12.00 - Certified
- [Blake Bourland to Speak at CLE Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/blake-bourland-to-speak-at-cle-seminar/) - EP Shareholder Blake Bourland will be speaking at an upcoming CLE seminar hosted by attorney Larry Rice titled "Larry Rice: The Last Show." The event will take place March 13-15, 2019 at The Fire Museum of Memphis located at 118 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. Mr. Bourland will be speaking about QDROs and what family
- [Getz Selected as Finalist in Best of the Bar](https://www.evanspetree.com/getz-selected-as-finalist-in-best-of-the-bar/) - EP President Joe Getz has been selected as a finalist in the Memphis Business Journal's 4th Annual Best of the Bar Awards, in the Private Firm-Large category. The Best of the Bar Awards honors the top legal minds in the Memphis area. Mr. Getz leads the Construction and Surety Law Practice Group and has focused
- [Mark Field to Speak at BNI Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/mark-field-to-speak-at-bni-seminar/) - EP Shareholder Mark Field will be speaking at an upcoming BNI seminar titled "Welcome to Business Event: Looking Back to Move Forward! The event will take place on Tuesday, January 29th from 9am-12pm at New York Life, 1715 Aaron Brenner Dr, Ste. 701, Memphis, TN 38120. Click here for more details on speakers and to
- [EP Participates in St. Jude Marathon 2018](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-participates-in-st-jude-marathon-2018/) - Attorneys and staff from Evans Petree joined Team MBA (Memphis Bar Association) in participating in the St. Jude Memphis Marathon/5K race on Saturday December 1, 2018. We were proud to support such a worthy cause! EP's own Jacob Zweig came in 12th overall and first in his age group in the 5K out of 3900
- [How to harness the power of trademarks by R. Mark Field](https://www.evanspetree.com/how-to-harness-the-power-of-trademarks-by-r-mark-field/) - Click here to read an article featured in the Memphis Business Journal by EP shareholder R. Mark Field titled "How to harness the power of trademarks".
- [Frank Carney Hikes Mt. Kilimanjaro](https://www.evanspetree.com/frank-carney-hikes-mt-kilimanjaro/) - EP Shareholder Frank Carney, "Guy who Climbs Mountains", recently hiked to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa and posed for a photo with the Healthy Germantown towel to help promote a Healthy Germantown initiative "Walk Across Tennessee." Click here to view his interview on Healthy Germantown TV about the hike.
- [EP in the News](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-in-the-news-2/) - Click here and here to view the articles in the Commercial Appeal on EP Shareholders Steve King and David Cocke's recent win in successfully defending N.J. Ford in the Galilee Cemetery case. The Plaintiffs were asking the jury to award $2.5 to $5 Billion in compensatory damages against the funeral homes. After a hard fought trial,
- [How new Shelby County tax assessor can meet taxpayer expectations by Drew Raines](https://www.evanspetree.com/how-new-shelby-county-tax-assessor-can-meet-taxpayer-expectations-by-drew-raines/) - Click here to read an article featured in the Memphis Business Journal by EP Shareholder Drew Raines titled "How new Shelby County tax assessor can meet taxpayer expectations".
- [Caren Nichol Selected as Super Woman in Business](https://www.evanspetree.com/caren-nichol-selected-as-super-woman-in-business/) - EP President Caren Nichol has been selected as an honoree for the Memphis Business Journal’s Super Women in Business class of 2018. The program honors 25 women across different industries who are actively engaged in community reinvestment and who have achieved success through leadership in business. Caren is licensed in both Tennessee and Mississippi and
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2019](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2019/) - Thirty-two lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 25th edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2019. The attorneys are: Blake W. Bourland Kerby Bowling Frank N. Stockdale Carney Charles W. Cavagnaro, Jr. David J. Cocke Clayton Culpepper III Leonard C. Dunavant, Jr. Paul F.T. Edwards Joseph
- [Adams Joins Evans Petree PC as Shareholder](https://www.evanspetree.com/adams-joins-evans-petree-pc-as-shareholder/) - Evans Petree PC announces that C. Michael Adams, Jr. has joined the firm as a shareholder, focusing his practice primarily in the areas of estate planning, taxation, wills and trusts, and probate administration. He previously worked as a partner at Williams McDaniel, PLLC. Mr. Adams began providing tax and accounting advice to clients in 1990
- [Beth Stengel Elected President of TACC](https://www.evanspetree.com/beth-stengel-elected-president-of-tacc/) - EP Shareholder Elizabeth B. Stengel has been elected the first female president of the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel on November 9, 2017. The Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel, Inc. is a not-for-profit professional association that serves the needs of Tennessee attorneys with practices related to the construction industry. The Association presently consists of about 100 attorneys
- [EP to Sponsor & Speak at CFO Conference](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-sponsor-speak-at-cfo-conference/) - Evans Petree will be a sponsor at the upcoming CFO & Controller Conference presented by CBIZ & MHM titled Navigating Change. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 7:30am-5:00pm at the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis. The keynote speaker will be Jack Sammons, General Chairman, FedEx St.
- [Katy Laster Featured in The Daily News](https://www.evanspetree.com/katy-laster-featured-in-the-daily-news/) - EP Shareholder Katy Laster is featured in The Daily News on Friday, April 6, 2018 in an article on health care ahead of the April 12th Status of Health Care seminar where she will be speaking. To view the article click here.
- [April 26th Approaches to a Renewed Focus on Sexual Harassment Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/april-26th-approaches-to-a-renewed-focus-on-sexual-harassment-seminar/) - What to do about #MeToo- Approaches to a Renewed Focus on Sexual Harassment When: Thursday, April 26, 2018 Registration: 7:45am-8:00am *light breakfast will be served Program: 8:00am-9:00am Where: Evans Petree PC 1715 Aaron Brenner Dr, Ste. 800 Memphis, TN 38120 Presenter: Charles W. “Chip” Cavagnaro, Jr., Shareholder, Evans Petree PC Seminar Overview: The rise in
- [Julie Wells Selected to Leadership Lafayette Program](https://www.evanspetree.com/julie-wells-selected-to-leadership-lafayette-program/) - EP Shareholder Julie J. Wells has been selected to participate in the 2018 Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Lafayette program. This eight-month course is designed to ensure the continuity of leadership in the Lafayette-Oxford-University community. The class training builds community leaders through shared knowledge, skills and experience. The program emphasizes developing leadership skills through
- [Caren Nichol Featured in MBJ](https://www.evanspetree.com/caren-nichol-featured-in-mbj/) - Evans Petree President, Caren Nichol, participated in a Table of Experts roundtable on divorce featured in the January 26th edition of the Memphis Business Journal. To view the article click here.
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Super Lawyers 2017](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-super-lawyers-2017/) - Eight attorneys from Evans Petree PC have been selected to the 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list and three attorneys have been selected to the 2017 Rising Stars list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the Mid-South are selected by Super Lawyers. The attorneys included in the 2017 Super Lawyers list are: David
- [EP in the News](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-in-the-news/) - Caren Nichol, President of Evans Petree PC, weighs in on the Jessica Chambers mistrial on Fox13 News- to view the video, click here. Evans Petree provides legal opinion on the renovation of the Memphis Cook Convention Center- to view the article in the Memphis Business Journal, click here.
- [EP to Host Upcoming CLE Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-host-upcoming-cle-seminar-2/) - Evans Petree PC will host a risk control seminar from 11:30am-1:00pm on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave, #909, Memphis, TN 38119. The topics will cover file retention and conflicts of interest. Lunch will be included in the $75 cost. Please contact bboone@www.evanspetree.com by October 16th to make a reservation.
- [EP Joins Team MBA in St. Jude 5K Race](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-joins-team-mba-in-st-jude-5k-race/) - EP is excited to be a part of the upcoming St. Jude Memphis Marathon weekend with Team MBA!
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2018](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2018/) - Twenty-seven lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2018. The attorneys are: Blake W. Bourland Kerby Bowling Frank N. Stockdale Carney Charles W. Cavagnaro, Jr. David J. Cocke Clayton Culpepper III Leonard C. Dunavant, Jr. Paul F.T. Edwards Joseph
- [EP Serves as Legal Advisor on DMS Acquisition of PTC](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-serves-as-legal-advisor-on-dms-acquisition-of-ptc/) - Evans Petree PC served as legal advisor on the acquisition of Peterbilt Truck Centers, LLC by Dobbs Management Service, LLC. DPTC Acquisition Press Release
- [Chip Cavagnaro to Speak at NBI Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/chip-cavagnaro-to-speak-at-nbi-seminar-2/) - EP Shareholder Chip Cavagnaro will be presenting at an upcoming NBI seminar titled "Human Resource Law From A to Z." Details: 2 Day Seminar- Tuesday, August 1, 2017- Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Holiday Inn Memphis- University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111 Seminar: 9:00am-4:30pm Who Should Attend: Attorneys HR Personnel Accountants Presidents and
- [Andy Raines Selected to LAI](https://www.evanspetree.com/andy-raines-selected-to-lai/) - EP Shareholder, Andrew H. Raines, has been selected for membership to the Memphis Chapter of Lambda Alpha International (LAI). Lambda Alpha International, the Honorary Society for the Advancement of Land Economics and founded in November of 1930, advances the higher study and practice of land economics, provides a forum for members to develop a broad
- [EP to Sponsor Lunch with the Billion Dollar Buyer](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-sponsor-lunch-with-the-billion-dollar-buyer/) - Evans Petree will be one of the sponsors of an upcoming event in Oxford on May 5. Tilman Fertitta, known as "The Billion Dollar Buyer", will be the keynote speaker for the event at The Pavilion on the Ole Miss campus on Friday, May 5th. Beginning at 11:30am, admission to the event is free with
- [Drew Raines to Speak at Collierville Chamber Lunch & Learn](https://www.evanspetree.com/drew-raines-to-speak-at-collierville-chamber-lunch-learn/) - EP Associate Drew Raines will be giving a presentation on the 2017 reappraisal of property at an upcoming Collierville Chamber Lunch & Learn. The seminar will take place on Thursday, April 27, from 11:30am-1:00pm at the Collierville Chamber of Commerce, 485 Halle Park Dr, Collierville, TN 38017. The Shelby County Assessor will revalue all property
- [2017 Reappraisal of Property](https://www.evanspetree.com/2017-reappraisal-of-property/) - The Shelby County Assessor is reappraising all property for 2017. Since the last reappraisal reflected Great Recession values, and the market has strengthened in the last four years, property owners are experiencing "sticker shock" as they receive their Reappraisal Notices. The Assessor has already sent out most residential notices. The final notices, including commercial property,
- [EP to Sponsor CFO & Controller Conference](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-sponsor-cfo-controller-conference/) - Evans Petree will be a sponsor at the upcoming CFO & Controller Conference presented by CBIZ & MHM titled Focus on the Future. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 7:30am-5:00pm at the FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis. The keynote speaker will be Dave North, President &
- [Caren Nichol to Participate in Bizwomen Mentoring Monday](https://www.evanspetree.com/caren-nichol-to-participate-in-bizwomen-mentoring-monday/) - EP President, Caren B. Nichol, will take part as a mentor in the Memphis Business Journal's Bizwomen Mentoring Monday event. The event will offer the opportunity to choose from 50 mentors who are the most influential women in the business community for one-on-one coaching sessions for seven minute conversations. Monday, April 3, 2017 7:30am-9:00am Christian
- [March 30th Restrictive Covenants & Independent Contractors Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/march-30th-restrictive-covenants-independent-contractors-seminar/) - Restrictive Covenants and Independent Contractors: Protecting your Business Oxford/Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Business Seminar Series Presented by Evans Petree PC When: Thursday, March 30, 2017 Registration & Networking: 7:45am Program: 8:00am-9:30am Where: Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 Presenters: Labor & Employment Law Group, Evans Petree PC Seminar Overview: Every organization
- [Beth Stengel Selected as a Finalist in Best of the Bar Awards](https://www.evanspetree.com/beth-stengel-selected-as-a-finalist-in-best-of-the-bar-awards/) - EP Shareholder Beth Stengel has been selected as a finalist in the Memphis Business Journal's 2nd Annual Best of the Bar Awards, in the Private Firm-Large category. The Best of the Bar Awards honors the top legal minds in the Memphis area. Ms. Stengel focuses her practice in the areas of construction and surety law
- [EP Featured in Hotty Toddy News](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-featured-in-hotty-toddy-news/) - EP President Caren Nichol and EP Shareholders Paul Edwards, Rusty Hensley and Julie Wells featured in an article on HottyToddy.com. http://hottytoddy.com/2017/01/23/evans-petree-law-firm-already-embracing-the-oxford-community/
- [Beth Stengel to Speak at Construction Law Forum](https://www.evanspetree.com/beth-stengel-to-speak-at-construction-law-forum/) - EP Shareholder Beth Stengel will be speaking at an upcoming Construction Law Forum on January 27th in Nashville at the TBA Bar Center. Description: Disputes over construction projects can birth many different causes of action. This seminar is for lawyers who are new to this field, but also those who are experienced, and will cover
- [Evans Petree Elects 2017 Board Officers](https://www.evanspetree.com/evans-petree-elects-2017-board-officers/) - Evans Petree PC announces today that the firm’s 2017 Board of Directors members have elected new Board officers for this year. The results of the election are as follows: Joseph T. Getz, Chairman of the Board (past Board member) Caren Beth Nichol, President (past Board member) Michael R. Marshall, Secretary Richard E.M. Nichol, Jr., Treasurer
- [Brian Yoakum Selected for Leadership Program](https://www.evanspetree.com/brian-yoakum-selected-for-leadership-program/) - EP Shareholder Brian Yoakum has been selected to participate in the Tennessee Bar Association's 2017 Leadership Law program. Now in its fourteenth year, the Leadership Law program is designed to equip Tennessee lawyers with the vision, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local communities. This year's class of 36
- [December 16th Estate & Tax Planning Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/december-16th-estate-tax-planning-seminar/) - Estate & Tax Planning in Light of the Trump Presidency- Are You Ready? Oxford/Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Business Seminar Series Presented by Evans Petree PC When: Friday, December 16th, 2016 Registration & Networking: 7:45am Program: 8:00am-9:30am Where: Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 Presenters: Tax, Trusts & Estate Planning Group, Evans
- [EP Attorneys Selected to Super Lawyers List](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-selected-to-super-lawyers-list/) - EP is proud to share that seven attorneys have been selected to the 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list and five attorneys have been selected to the 2016 Rising Stars list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the Mid-South are selected by Super Lawyers. The attorneys included in the 2016 Super Lawyers list
- [November 10th FLSA Overtime Regulations Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/november-10th-flsa-overtime-regulations-seminar/) - Oxford/Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Business Seminar Series Presented by Evans Petree PC When: Thursday, November 10, 2016 Registration & Networking: 7:45am Program: 8:00am-9:30am Where: Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655 Presenters: Labor & Employment Law Group, Evans Petree PC Seminar Overview: The U.S. Department of Labor recently published major changes to
- [EP to Sponsor CRE Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-sponsor-cre-seminar/) - Evans Petree PC will be a sponsor of the upcoming Daily News Commercial Real Estate Review & Forecast seminar on Thursday, November 3rd at 3:00pm at the Brooks Museum. The keynote speaker will be Neal Golden, Vice Chairman, Newmark Knight Frank, New York on Servicemaster's new headquarters in Peabody Place Mall. Panelist presenters will be Gray
- [Evans Petree Expands to Oxford](https://www.evanspetree.com/evans-petree-expands-to-oxford/) - Evans Petree PC, a leader in comprehensive legal services in the Mid-South for over a century, is pleased to announce its expansion to North Mississippi with the opening of an office in Oxford, Mississippi. “Evans Petree and its attorneys have so many strong relationships with the local Oxford community and the University, we felt it
- [EP Sponsors MBJ Pacesetters Awards](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-sponsors-mbj-pacesetters-awards/) - Evans Petree was proud to be one of the sponsors of the Memphis Business Journal's Pacesetters Awards held on August 25, 2016 at Memphis Botanic Garden. We congratulate all of the companies who were honored. Two of our clients, Medford Roofing & Diversified Conveyors, made the top 5!
- [EP Hosts Oxford Cocktail Party](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-hosts-oxford-cocktail-party/) - Evans Petree hosted a cocktail party last Thursday evening at Mesquite Chop House in Oxford to celebrate the opening of our new Oxford office.
- [October 19th FLSA Overtime Regulations Roundtable](https://www.evanspetree.com/october-19th-flsa-overtime-regulations-roundtable/) - Chip Cavagnaro, EP Shareholder, will be co-presenting a seminar with CBIZ on October 19th on the topic of FLSA Overtime Regulations. This seminar will discuss how to implement the new overtime regulations released by the Dept. of Labor requiring that most employees making under $47,476 must be made overtime-eligible (or their salary increased) by December 1,
- [Upcoming FLSA Overtime Regulations Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/upcoming-flsa-overtime-regulations-seminar/) - Chip Cavagnaro, EP shareholder, will be presenting a seminar on Friday, September 30th titled "New FLSA Overtime Regulations- Are You Ready?". Details: When: Friday, September 30, 2016 Morning Program & Breakfast: Registration & Networking: 8:00am-8:30am Program: 8:30am-9:30am Where: Evans Petree PC, 1000 Ridgeway Loop Rd, 3rd Floor, Memphis, TN 38120 Presenter: Charles W. “Chip” Cavagnaro,
- [EP Attorneys Honored in Best Lawyers 2017](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-attorneys-honored-in-best-lawyers-2017/) - Twenty lawyers from Evans Petree PC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 23rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America 2017. The attorneys are: Blake W. Bourland W. Kerby Bowling Frank N. Stockdale Carney Charles W. Cavagnaro, Jr. David J. Cocke L. Clayton Culpepper III Leonard C. Dunavant, Jr. Paul F.T.
- [Chip Cavagnaro to Speak at NBI Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/chip-cavagnaro-to-speak-at-nbi-seminar/) - EP Shareholder Chip Cavagnaro will be presenting at an upcoming NBI seminar titled "Human Resource Law From Start to Finish- Safeguarding the Employment Lifecycle: What You Need to Know." Details: Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Memphis- Wolfchase Galleria, 2751 New Brunswick Rd, Memphis, TN 38133 Registration 8:30am-9:00am Seminar: 9:00am-4:30pm Who Should Attend:
- [EP to Sponsor Steak and Art Dinner](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-sponsor-steak-and-art-dinner/) - Evans Petree PC will be sponsoring the upcoming 1st Annual Steak and Art Dinner and Silent Auction benefitting the Madonna Learning Center. The event will take place on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Mesquite Chop House at 3165 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Germantown, TN. Tickets are $125 per person and there will be a
- [EP to Host Upcoming CLE Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-host-upcoming-cle-seminar/) - Evans Petree PC will host an upcoming CLE seminar on State & Local Tax on Monday, August 8, 2016. The Complexities of Operating in Multiple Jurisdictions In the U.S. there are 46 jurisdictions (45 states plus the District of Columbia) that impose a sales and use tax. The tax rate can be as high as
- [Collierville Breaks Ground on New High School](https://www.evanspetree.com/collierville-breaks-ground-on-new-high-school/) - Local and state dignitaries, including EP Shareholders Joe Getz and Mike Marshall, helped break ground on the site of the new $99 million public high school in Collierville on Friday, May 13th. To read the entire article featured in the Memphis Business Journal, click here.
- [EP to Sponsor Urban Development Forum](https://www.evanspetree.com/ep-to-sponsor-urban-development-forum/) - Evans Petree PC will be a sponsor at an upcoming Urban Development Forum taking place on Friday, May 6th at the Pavilion at Ole Miss. The speaker will be geographer Joel Kotkin. Kotkin will speak on the global, economic, political, and social trends in cities. The event is free to attend and is open to
- [Caren Nichol Weighs in on FOX13](https://www.evanspetree.com/caren-nichol-weighs-in-on-fox13/) - EP Shareholder Caren Nichol, a Legal Correspondent for FOX13 News, weighs in on why you and your family need a will. It was recently discovered that superstar musician, Prince, died without having a will. Caren Nichol discusses why it is so important to have a will and what assets you want to have included. Click
- [Caren Nichol Selected as a Finalist in Best of the Bar Awards](https://www.evanspetree.com/caren-nichol-a-finalist-in-best-of-the-bar-awards/) - Evans Petree PC Shareholder Caren B. Nichol has been selected as a finalist in the Memphis Business Journal's inaugural Best of the Bar Awards, in the Private Firm- Large category. The Best of the Bar Awards honors the top legal minds in the Memphis area. As a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and former
- [Upcoming Estate Planning/Social Security Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/upcoming-estate-planningsocial-security-seminar/) - Presenters Andy Wohlfarth with Evans Petree PC and Mitchell S. Everett with Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors will be speaking on the topics of Estate Planning and Making the Most of Social Security Benefits. Join us for an educational workshop where we’ll focus on: Social Security Changes to Social Security filing strategies resulting from the Bipartisan
- [Beth Stengel Selected as a Fellow](https://www.evanspetree.com/beth-stengel-selected-as-a-fellow/) - Evans Petree Shareholder Elizabeth Stengel has been selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation in recognition of a lawyer whose career has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in the profession, service to society, and commitment to the ideals and objectives of the American Bar Association. Ms. Stengel concentrates her practice in the areas of construction
- [Katy C. Laster Admitted as Shareholder](https://www.evanspetree.com/katy-c-laster-admitted-as-shareholder/) - Katy Laster joined Evans Petree PC as an associate in August 2007, after receiving her Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis' Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Ms. Laster concentrates her practice on employment law, health care law, and commercial litigation. She primarily advises clients on a variety of employment matters including non-solicitation and
- [Caren Nichol to Present at MBA's 9th Annual Professionalism Seminar](https://www.evanspetree.com/caren-nichol-to-present-at-mbas-9th-annual-professionalism-seminar/) - Evans Petree PC Shareholder Caren Nichol will be participating on the lawyers' panel at the Memphis Bar Association's Ninth Annual Professionalism, Civility & Courtesy Seminar: A Vision for the Practice of Law in the 21st Century on Thursday, December 17th. The seminar will take place from 8:30am-5:30pm at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys
- [Blake Bourland Elected to Civil Service Commission](https://www.evanspetree.com/blake-bourland-elected-to-civil-service-commission/) - Evans Petree PC Shareholder Blake W. Bourland has been elected to serve on the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service Commission conducts hearings to review disciplinary actions, limited to suspensions, dismissals, or demotions of any employee not exempted from the provisions of the Charter and Code. Members are appointed by the Mayor, with the approval
- [Mark Field & Steve King at 2016 International Networking Week](https://www.evanspetree.com/mark-field-and-steve-king-at-2016-international-networking-week/) - Evans Petree PC will have a booth at the 2016 International Networking Week Celebration sponsored by BNI Mid-South. This event is BNI's largest networking opportunity of the year, offering networking with BNI members and other members of the business community as well...all while tasting some of the most tempting treats and foods from local food vendors! Monday,

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- [Joshua L. Baker](https://www.evanspetree.com/professionals/joshua-l-baker/) - Working with a broad spectrum of business owners, families, and high net worth individuals, Josh advises clients in the areas of estate planning, business planning, transactions, contracts, real estate, and probate. Recognizing the correlation between a family’s estate, financial, and accounting needs, Josh employs a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach to planning – an approach often
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- [Logan A. Klauss](https://www.evanspetree.com/professionals/logan-a-klauss/) - Logan A. Klauss is an experienced, civil litigation attorney who represents clients facing business and organizational disputes, aviation and trucking litigation, wrongful death and personal injury defense, including product liability, premises liability, governmental tort liability, and sports and recreation liability. In 2015, Logan graduated magna cum laude from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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