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Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC was honored yesterday by the Greater Jackson Chamber in holding a 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. WBBJ ABC/CBS 7 on-site coverage can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/eDAWt2g4

Exciting News for Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC!Monday, April 21, marks a historic moment as we celebrate the Firm’s 50th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting at 3:00 p.m. CT at our 105 S. Highland Avenue office in downtown Jackson! Since its founding in 1975, Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC has grown from a […]

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC insurance defense attorney, Grace Benitone Burnett, recently published an article in the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association Journal regarding concerns about proposed Tennessee state bills which could lead to double the exposure in a civil action. Click https://lnkd.in/eD2d9HKx to read the full article.

In the case of Wolaver v. Jbeez, the Court of Appeals dealt with the issue of whether a Forum Selection Clause in a contract governs or whether the Forum Selection Clause in the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act governs. In the Wolaver case, the Wolavers leased a watercraft vehicle. After one day of use, they determined […]

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC attorneys to speak at 16th Annual Human Resources & Employment Law Spring Conference on May 13 at Union University Grant Event Center. West Tennessee SHRM in coordination with Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC will present “Aloha HR” and explore timely and important HR topics. This program has been approved […]

In the case of the Estate of Charles Thomas McGraw vs. Linkins, the court dealt with the issue of the effect of a Marital Dissolution Agreement (“MDA”) on a subsequently prepared Will. The facts in the McGraw case were that Dr. and Mrs. McGraw were married for approximately 36 years and divorced in 1994. They […]

By MEREDITH J. MARONEY It’s no secret that the Trump Administration is prioritizing immigration compliance.  In fact, President Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, recently appeared on The Megyn Kelly Show and clearly stated that his priorities for immigration compliance included worksite enforcement.  Next Deportation Actions, and RFK’s Nomination Battle Ahead, w/ Tom Homan, Halperin, and […]

In the case of Estate of Jerry A. Dunn, the Court of Appeals construed certain provisions in the Decedent’s Will which read as follows: I give, devise, and bequeath solely to my wife, Beverly Ann Dunn, my farm located on Deadfield Road, Arlington, Tennessee for her to dispose of as she deems proper and distribute […]

Russell Reviere has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Pillars of Excellence Award on behalf of the University of Memphis. This award recognizes attorneys with at least 40 years of exemplary service in the legal community who have made significant contributions to the practice of law in their civic and professional lives. The […]

In the case of Rogoish Revocable Living Trust, the Court of Appeals dealt with the issue of what action constitutes a contest of a trust (which is effectively the same as a contest of a Will) and whether a “No Contest Clause” in the Trust would apply. In the Rogoish case, one of the beneficiaries […]

Article by: Geoffrey A. Lindley and Nakota G. Wood [A] reasonable accommodation is one that will enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the job either presently or in the near future. Rogers v. Unified Gov’t of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Case No. 23-2143-JAR, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 189119, at *33 (D. Kan. Oct. […]

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC is pleased to announce that John Burleson has been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). Mr. Burleson is a member of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC and has been associated with the Firm since receiving his Doctor of Jurisprudence, with honors, in 1983 from the […]

Since its founding in 1975, Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC has grown from a few attorneys to 50+ lawyers. To better serve our clients, the law firm has also expanded geographically over the years to have offices across Tennessee (Memphis, Martin, Jackson, Nashville, and Chattanooga) and Kentucky (Fulton) and represents local, regional, and national […]

Nine Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC lawyers have been recognized in 2024 MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS®-Russell Reviere (Civil Litigation: Defense), Will Bell (Business/Corporate), Marty Phillips (Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense), Brad Box (Insurance Coverage), Amanda Waddell (Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense), John Alexander (Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense), Matthew Courtner (Employment & Labor), Christina McConnell […]

[E]ven if discriminatory or intimidating conduct occurs wholly offsite, it remains relevant to the extent it affects the employee’s working environment. Okonowsky v. Garland, 2024 U.S. App LEXIS 18357 at *29 (9th Cir. 2024). Hostile Work Environment Employees often use the term “hostile work environment” to describe many things that may upset them about their […]

On Friday, November 15, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated the United States Department of Labor’s April 23, 2024, final rule changing the standard salary level threshold required in order for otherwise exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees to continue to remain exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) […]

James Thompson has been appointed by State of Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally to serve as a member of the Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation representing employers. James will be one of six voting members on the committee, his seat representing employers throughout Tennessee. James has represented and counseled employers and insurers in workers’ compensation […]

Best Law Firms® Independent Rankings Highlight Top Firms in the Industry Today and Key Trends Driving Successful Firms Toward the Future Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell, PLC is honored to be recognized as a 2025 Best Law Firm in the following 13 practice areas:• Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law• Commercial Litigation• Employment […]

At its Annual October Meeting, the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association (TDLA) announced Chris Frulla as President-Elect and A.J. Parker as Divisional Director for Middle Tennessee for 2024-2025. The TDLA is a group of lawyers primarily engaged in civil defense litigation, who have the opportunity to exchange ideas, techniques, and information through the association. The TDLA strives […]

At its Annual Meeting this month, the Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association (TDLA) announced Jordan Gibson Neiderland as the recipient of its Emerging Leaders Award and A.J. Parker the recipient of its Rising Star Award. NATHAN E. SHELBY EMERGING LEADERS AWARDTo honor an emerging TDLA leader and participant in the TDLA Emerging Leaders Program, who has […]

Emily, a member of the Tort and Insurance Practice Group in our Memphis office, is a native of Collierville. She has a bachelor’s degree from Rhodes College. Emily graduated from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis, where she was an Articles Editor of the Law Review and competed in several […]