Stites & Harbison, PLLC

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Stites has been a key partner and advisor as we work through a range of strategic and tactical regulatory issues.

Health Care Law

Stites & Harbison is an excellent group of attorneys!

Health Care Law

Stites & Harbison are caring and professional experts.

Commercial Litigation

I've worked with this law firm on a couple of matters, and even during the COVID epidemic, the firm worked flexibly and in an innovative matter to resolve litigation matters in favor of my company in a successful manner. I would highly recommend Chad McTighe in particular. He has been a wonderful counselor.

Litigation - Construction

Stites & Harbison is professional, responsive and collaborative. I have had a great experience with this firm on all of our matters.

Patent Law

I have worked with Stites & Harbison for a number of years and find them to be consistently great to work with, both from an expertise and cost-effectiveness point of view. Richard Myers is very on the ball and a go-to attorney for me in the chemistry field.

Trademark Law

As the client, I handle most of our trademark matters in-house. I turn to Stites & Harbison when I have questions or run into problems. I always receive prompt, thoughtful replies to my inquiries. I am also counseled on the most cost-effective way to handle any given situation. They are happy to function either as a resource to help me or will handle a matter for me. My best interest is the bottom line in our relationship.

Trademark Law

Alex MacKay of Stites & Harbison is amazingly responsive and very insightful.

Trademark Law

Alex Mackay of Stites & Harbison is an exemplary attorney.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Ashley Ward of Stites & Harbison has been a stalwart for our company in the personal injury arena. He consistently delivers excellent outcomes in an efficient manner. He is a pleasure to work with.

Construction Law

The Stites & Harbison legal team, led by Dan Douglass, has always handled my legal work for Frank Spears & Associates. They are the best and I have known them for 30+ years dating back to the days of Varner,Stephens, Wingfield, McIntyre.

Construction Law

We have worked with Stites & Harbison on more than one occasion. I have been very impressed with their work.

Construction Law

Dan Douglas is one of the best. In addition to his high responsiveness, wisdom, experience, and high quality of work, Dan has a way about him that makes him particularly effective. His demeanor and approach earn him high respect from the various members of our team with whom he interacts and those outside parties with whom he interfaces when representing our interests. It is always a pleasure working with Dan, and we are fortunate to have the benefit of his representation and counsel.

Corporate Law

Stites is our "go-to" firm for all commercial matters, large and small. Great, knowledgeable folks and super easy to work with.

Environmental Law

Totally pleased. Could not ask for more in an outside attorney.

Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Stites & Harbison is excellent.

Construction Law

Stites is our "go-to" firm for all difficult cases involving construction law. They are "expert" in all areas of construction law.

Construction Law

We rely on Stites' expertise and appreciate their responsiveness.

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Robert Moore is an outstanding lawyer. He knows the law and if he doesn't he says so and looks it up. He is responsive and he is reasonable. As a consumer of legal services and a lawyer myself I can highly recommend Robert and his firm. This firm is a breath of fresh air.

Health Care Law

Stites and Harbison have been wonderful. Their expertise is excellence. Janet Craig does a fabulous job with all requests and is extremely responsive.

Environmental Law

Jennifer Cave's advice and support regarding Environment Law issues has been outstanding. We will continue to rely on her in the future to interpret EPA & CARB engine regulations and matters related to California Prop. 65.

Patent Law

I have been working with Mandy Wilson Decker of STITES&HARBISON, PLLC. I found this firm is highly professional, cost effective, and responsive. They have delivered great results. I always recommend this firm.

Patent Law

Stites & Harbison is an excellent patent law firm to work with. They are very knowledgeable in all areas of patent law and professional. I do not suggest working with any other law firm except Stites & Harbison.

Patent Law

The addition of Michael Hargis and Warren Schickli for Intellectual Property Law bring a major advance to this important legal area.

Information Technology Law

God's Pantry Food Bank has a strong working relationship with Stites & Harbison. Members of their firm have volunteered with the food bank for many years and have also volunteered to serve on our board of directors.

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Stites & Harbison are excellent, top-notch trial lawyers in all ways. They are great lawyers, have solid, thoughtful strategies, and are excellent team players.

Construction Law

Always a pleasure and positive experience working with Bill Geisen and his Cincinnati team.

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Stites & Harbison has represented us as a client for over 20 years, and in that time, we are continuously impressed by the attorney's quick thinking, action and willingness to assist with complex regulatory matters.

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Erika Barnes, Liz Thompson, & Brian Pollock are very knowledgeable in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, and are my "go to" attorneys in their geographical area.

Patent Law

Stites & Harbison's work in patent law exceeds expectations. They provide the full scope of options and involve the client in the decision process. The judiciousness of time spent and expertise lends the credibility that gives me confidence in the patent decisions we make.

Biotechnology Law

We work with attorneys in the Nashville and Alexandria offices. They have a very good biotechnology practice and has assisted in obtaining key patents in the US for my European biotechnology clients and I would recommend them without hesitation. Stephen Weyer and Richard Myers are notable attorneys.

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Stites & Harbison are excellent, top-notch trial lawyers in all ways. They are great lawyers, have solid, thoughtful strategies, and are excellent team players.

Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

Superb, trusted and well considered legal advise and litigation expertise from Mr John Tate.

Real Estate Law

Stites & Harbison is one of the best law firms I have ever had the pleasure of working with on commercial real estate transactions. The team in Franklin, TN, ran by Walker Entwistle, is at the top of the list in expertise, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness and professionalism. I would confidently refer the Franklin team of Stites & Harbison to anyone needing legal representation.

Litigation - Real Estate

Exceptional lawyers and great community supporters.

Banking and Finance Law

I have worked with the Nashville (and Franklin) offices of Stites & Harbison for the past 4 years. Stites is my go-to firm for banking and financial law issues. They have a broad bench and are very responsive. Our bank has had good results when using Stites.

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

The hard working attorneys of Stites & Harbison have assisted me with many complex matters over the years. I value their expertise and common sense approach to each matter. The team is vigilant, responsive, and always ready to help their clients with formal matters as well as legal training.

Corporate Law

I have worked with top-tier New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Boston attorneys and many others for 30 years. Stites & Harbison is a great law firm, and their Louisville office is excellent. Their corporate practice and their intellectual property group are extraordinarily knowledgeable, responsive and skilled. I recommend Stites & Harbison with maximum voice.

Corporate Law

I have worked directly with Stites & Harbison on many corporate formations and issues over the past 10 years. They are professional, knowledgeable and extremely responsive. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to colleagues and family without hesitation.

Environmental Law

Stites & Harbison provides excellent input on controversial issues and helps to develop strategies to address the problems associated with multi-jurisdictional issues among different Federal and State Agencies operating under different environmental and health and safety laws and regulations, as well as Presidential Executive Orders.

Patent Law

I have worked with the Louisville team of Stites & Harbison for about 16 years. The Stites & Harbison team is friendly, knowledgeable, professional and, overall, wonderful to work with.

Trademark Law

Alexandra MacKay has been great to work with. She's proactive, excellent at understanding our situation and how Trademark Law applies to us. Quick to respond, we could not have a better advocate.

Employment Law - Management

We have to contract out international work. We have had mixed experiences with the referrals. Stites has been responsive to rectify. Ashley Hopkins is our main point of contact--she demonstrates great attention and responsiveness. She is practically minded to help us run our business.

Real Estate Law

I have worked with the Nashville and Franklin offices of Stites & Harbison for the past 4 years. Stites & Harbison is my go-to firm for banking and real estate issues. They have a broad bench and are very responsive. Our bank has had good results when using Stites & Harbison.

Insurance Law

Excellent law firm that takes a proactive approach to resolving Litigation early and maintains a strong focus on cost efficiency.

Commercial Litigation

Stites is our "go-to" firm for all commercial matters, large and small. Great, knowledgeable folks and super easy to work with.

Commercial Litigation

Zack VanVactor was efficient, firm, insightful and very easy to work with. He got the results we needed and fought for me passionately. I’ve recommended him to several people already and will continue to do so.

Employment Law - Management

Working with Ashley Hopkins has been great. She is responsive and insightful in her analysis of our issues and has arranged for others within her area to assist in areas outside her expertise. Working through issues via the telephone/websites has been difficult through the pandemic but she has fostered a great working environment.

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Over the past seven years, we've had the pleasure to work with many of the attorneys at Stites & Harbison. Their professionalism and commitment to our firm is extraordinary. Their team has provided trusted counsel and advice as well as assistance with a variety of litigation matters ranging from simple to extremely complex. We value not only their legal expertise but also their friendship.

Construction Law

I have worked extensively with three different construction law attorneys at Stites & Harbison. I have found all to be very knowledgeable, results driven, practical and even-handed in dealing with issues.

Construction Law

Outstanding. Bill Geisen of Stites & Harbison is a trusted resource.

Commercial Litigation

Over the past seven years, we have had the pleasure to work with many of the attorneys at Stites & Harbison. Their professionalism and commitment to our firm is extraordinary. Their team has provided trusted counsel and advice as well as assistance with a variety of litigation matters ranging from simple to extremely complex. We value not only their legal expertise but also their friendship.

Environmental Law

Having worked with a number of Attorneys over the last 35+ years I know expertise and professionalism. Simply, there are good attorneys and those who just bill for substandard work. I have been working with Stites attys for going on ten years and have been pleased with the level of professionalism and knowledge on topics, the completeness of the "first draft" and the reasonable turnaround on document preparation.

Bet-the-Company Litigation

These are among the best attorneys in the region. They provided exceptional service to us during a stressful time.