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Thompson Burton Thompson Burton redefines the art of law by utilizing creativity, technology, flexibility and innovation. Reach out today for legal expertise!

Our vision is to completely redefine the practice of law. The goal is to provide relevant, useful and sometimes entertaining content that you'll enjoy. I think the core of philosophy can be found in our core values. Responsibility: We accept responsibility, always. We own the results, good and bad. Efficiency: We leverage all available resources to make the delivery of legal services simple and co

st effective. Skill: We’re constantly sharpening the saw, developing our skills as attorneys and leaders in the community. Passion: We only do what we love doing. Passion drives excellence. Ethics: We place a high value on character, in and out of the office. Courtesy: We share a mutual and deep respect for our clients and colleagues. We extend kindness and courtesy at every possible opportunity without limiting in any way our effectiveness as advocates. Teamwork: We assemble and lead teams to deliver on our commitment to our clients. It takes a well-functioning team to perform at a high level.

Summer is officially here at Thompson Burton! We're thrilled to welcome our 2026 Summer Associates—Carol Chen, Ubin Week...
06/02/2026

Summer is officially here at Thompson Burton! We're thrilled to welcome our 2026 Summer Associates—Carol Chen, Ubin Weeks, Lauren Miller and Paul Arrowood—to the firm. Each of them brings something different to the table, and we're looking forward to a summer of good work, real experience, and genuine mentorship. Please join us in welcoming them to the team.

Morgan is one of the best in the business when it comes to advising companies on employment law issues and wage and hour...
05/15/2026

Morgan is one of the best in the business when it comes to advising companies on employment law issues and wage and hour trends. No wonder she is a trusted advisor to employers of all sizes!

I had the best time last week speaking with Courtney Leyes and Chase Teeples at the Tennessee Bar Association’s Annual Labor and Employment Forum. It was great chatting about wage and hour trends and what we are seeing on both sides of the “v.” Events like this remind me that the collegiality ...

Catherine Moore and LB McCullum represented Thompson Burton at last night's HerHealth360 event at the Musicians Hall of ...
05/08/2026

Catherine Moore and LB McCullum represented Thompson Burton at last night's HerHealth360 event at the Musicians Hall of Fame! Alongside 500+ women — many of them professionals and entrepreneurs — they had wonderful conversations about TB's full-service capabilities, with strong interest in our estate planning, employment, and family law practices. Thank you, Catherine and LB, for showcasing the culture and professionalism that define Thompson Burton. Way to go!

Congratulations to Thompson Burton client, Tourbineau Real Estate, for closing on Parkway Towers and launching their nex...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to Thompson Burton client, Tourbineau Real Estate, for closing on Parkway Towers and launching their next development initiative in Music City!

Seattle development company TREP seeks hotel plan approval for 21-story Parkway Towers

Congratulations to Litigation Partner Rick Colbert, who is a member of the newest class of inductees into the Tennessee ...
04/16/2026

Congratulations to Litigation Partner Rick Colbert, who is a member of the newest class of inductees into the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association's Hall of Fame. Colbert has represented TSSAA as its outside counsel for more than four decades, including several trips to the U.S. Supreme Court. As TSSAA put it, his career "represents an unparalleled commitment to the integrity, stability, and legal architecture of Tennessee high school athletics."

We are incredibly proud to announce that John J. Hollins, Jr has been selected to receive the prestigious TOP 10 Attorn...
04/03/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that John J. Hollins, Jr has been selected to receive the prestigious TOP 10 Attorney Award for the state of Tennessee for 2026! This honor, awarded by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA), recognizes John’s hard work, expertise, and unwavering dedication to his family law clients. Being named one of the "best of the best" attests to the countless hours he has spent mastering his craft. Please join us in congratulating John on this well-deserved recognition of his excellence in the legal field!

Our own Richard Colbert and Sarah Ingalls tried a case yesterday before the Tennessee Court of Appeals of the Eastern Se...
02/25/2026

Our own Richard Colbert and Sarah Ingalls tried a case yesterday before the Tennessee Court of Appeals of the Eastern Section on behalf of longtime client, Tennessee Education Association. The case involves the termination of Sullivan County Schools teacher Matthew Hawn.

Hawn, a former teacher at Sullivan Central High School,

A Thompson Burton team, led by Doug Sloan, has achieved progress on the 47-acre riverfront site that was the East Bank s...
02/18/2026

A Thompson Burton team, led by Doug Sloan, has achieved progress on the 47-acre riverfront site that was the East Bank scrapyard project. The new subdistrict, now called The East Bend, began with our client's $245 million purchase and will include apartments, a grocery store, family entertainment, essential retail and more.

“I don't remember the government marshaling this many resources into one thing."

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Franklin, TN
37067

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