Morristown, TN

W. Kyle Carpenter

Kyle Carpenter, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, is Of Counsel at the firm, focusing on Civil Trial Practice, particularly product liability and toxic tort cases, commercial litigation, and class action defense. He is an arbitrator on the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Neutrals.

J. Ford Little

Ford Little is a member of the firm specializing in construction law, commercial litigation, and product liability/toxic tort. He is an experienced trial lawyer with an AV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America© since 2009. He was also selected as one of America’s Top 100 Bet-the Company Litigators® in 2019.

Luis C. Bustamante

Luis Bustamante is a member of the firm with over fifty years of trial experience, specializing in personal injury litigation, civil trial practice, product liability, insurance litigation, and commercial litigation. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and certified as a Rule 31 Mediator.

Troy Bowlin

Troy L. Bowlin, II is the founding attorney of The Bowlin Law Firm, established in 2005. A Tennessee native from Church Hill, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Tennessee and his Juris Doctor from Appalachian School of Law. During law school, he clerked for Judge Tony W. Stansberry and served as senior clerk for the Knox County Public Defenders Community Law Office. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Bowlin has successfully represented clients across Tennessee, including Morristown, Knoxville, Hamblen County, and Knox County. He is recognized for his legal abilities and extensive courtroom experience, having been featured on news stations like ABC 20/20, Local 8, and CNN. His accolades include Super Lawyers® Rising Stars (2013, 2014, 2015), a 10.0 Superb Avvo rating, National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 (2013), National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013, 2014), and Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (2015). He is also involved in pro-bono legal aid and was appointed to the committee of Trial Lawyers Care.

Hugh B. Bright, Jr.

Hugh B. Bright, Jr. is Of Counsel at the firm, specializing in product liability and personal injury litigation, with extensive experience in commercial litigation and defense of insurance claims. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America© for mass tort litigation and has tried toxic tort cases in numerous states.

Dennis R. McClane

Dennis R. McClane was a founding member of the firm and served as its Chief Manager from 1994 to 2016. His practice areas include corporations, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, real estate, and health care. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® and has been named Knoxville Corporate Lawyer of the Year multiple times.

C. Gavin Shepherd

C. Gavin Shepherd is a member of the firm focusing on civil and commercial litigation, including product liability, toxic torts, and commercial disputes. He has been recognized as a Rising Star by Mid-South Super Lawyers and listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch since 2021.