Spencer Fane

  • Established in 2002
  • Firm Size 39
  • We are legal professionals who know the law, care about our community and are passionate about all we do.

  • Peer Reviews

    4.7/5.0 (244)
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    • #259 in weekly profile views out of 314,785 total law firms Overall
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About this firm

Spencer Fane has gained national attention for its dedication to creating a positive work environment and delivering exceptional service. U.S. News & World Report ranked Spencer Fane fifth in its Best Places to Work among law firms, while Law360 placed the firm among the top four for attorney satisfaction. In recognition of its rapid growth, Spencer Fane was shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year in 2023 by The American Lawyer.

These accolades highlight the firm's unwavering commitment to its values, which guide every aspect of its practice. Spencer Fane strives to maintain a culture that supports both its people and its clients, ensuring that the firm’s guiding principles remain central to its success.

Areas of Practice (22)

  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights
  • Corporate and Business Transactions
  • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • Employee Benefits
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Governmental Affairs
  • Health Care
  • Higher Education
  • Intellectual Property
  • K-12 Education Law
  • Labor and Employment
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Real Estate
  • Special Districts
  • Tax Credit Finance and Opportunity Zones
  • Tax, Trusts, and Estates
  • White Collar Defense and Investigations

People (39)

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Jonathan Farmer
Member
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Nashville, TN

Civil Litigation, Criminal Law - Defense, Criminal Litigation, Regulatory Law, Tort & Personal Injury, Tort Litigation View More

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Trace Blankenship
Member and General Counsel
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Nashville, TN

Banking and Financial Services, Bankruptcy, Business Law, Business and Corporate Law, Commercial Lending and Creditors' Rights, Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance/Advising Officers, Creditors Practice, Directors, Entrepreneurial and Emerging Business Law, Insolvency & Reorg., Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Non-Profits and Tax-Exempt Entities, Public and Private Company Mergers, Public and Private Securities Offerings and Financings, Security Regulation and Disclosure, Special Committees, Venture Capital View More

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Charles Bone
Attorney, President and CEO
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Nashville, TN

Commercial Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Government, Torts, Personal Injury, Administrative Law, Banking and Financial Services, Business and Corporate Law, Entrepreneurial and Emerging Business Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury Law, Real Estate, Mergers and Acquisitions View More

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Charles W. Bone
Attorney, Founder and Chairman
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Nashville, TN

Corporate Law, Banking Law, Banking Regulation, Communications and Media, Government Relations, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Commercial Litigation, Entrepreneurial Business Law, Venture Capital, Administrative Law, Banking and Financial Services, Business and Corporate Law, Entrepreneurial and Emerging Business Law View More

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Jonathan R. Burns
Attorney
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Nashville, TN

Wills, Taxation, Trusts and Estates, Contracts, Estate Planning, Probate Law, Wills and Trusts, Business and Corporate Law, Non-Profits and Tax-Exempt Entities, Real Estate View More

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Glen Allen Civitts
Attorney
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Nashville, TN

Commercial Real Estate, Secured Lending, Mergers and Acquisitions, Business and Corporate Law, Commercial Lending and Creditor's Rights, Real Estate View More

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James Crumlin, Jr.
Attorney
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Nashville, TN

Artist Management, Business Law, Business and Corporate Law, Corporate Business Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Entertainment & Sports Law, Entertainment Law, Entrepreneurial and Emerging Business Law, Labor & Employment Law, Labor Negotiations and Traditional Employment Law, Labor and Employment Law, Litigation - General Civil Practice, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Risk Management View More

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Shea Thomas Hasenauer
Attorney
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Nashville, TN

Business Litigation, Class Action Litigation, Trade Secrets, Appellate Practice View More

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (244 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Samuel Jackson by a Partner on 11/25/14 in Education Law

    Samuel is a very professional and skilled lawyer. Samuel is at the pinnacle of his profession, and is certainly worthy of the highest rating given.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Marshall T. Cook by a Member on 06/24/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Cook is an outstanding advocate and lawyer. His profession is beyond measure. All who deal with him have an excellent experience. His ethical standards are also impressive. He is deserving of your highest rating.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Stephen Zralek by a Principal on 07/30/12 in Intellectual Property

    Excellent attorney. Have worked with on more than one occassion.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Samuel Jackson by a Partner on 11/24/14 in Labor and Employment

    I have had the pleasure of working with Sam on several matters including on particularly contentious matter. At all times, Sam has remained highly professional, is well prepared, and has been an excellent advocate for his client. Sam has the respect... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Marshall T. Cook by a Member on 06/16/13 in Civil Litigation

    I have worked closely with Marshall Cook in a piece of complex civil litigation for the past 6 years. He has done an excellent job in all respects on behalf of his client. He also maintains the highest level of honesty and integrity. A great memb... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Stephen Zralek by a Partner on 07/09/12 in Litigation

    excellent, conscientious lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for W. Justin Adams by a Partner on 12/12/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for W. Justin Adams by a Partner on 12/12/14 in Criminal Law

    Outstanding legal knowledge and composure.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for W. Justin Adams by a Principal on 12/08/14 in Civil Litigation

    He is an excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for W. Justin Adams by a Partner on 12/01/14 in Litigation

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Diversity

Our firm takes immense pride in our commitment to diversity. To Bone McAllester Norton, diversity is about more than satisfying any specific criterion; it is our professional and ethical commitment. We strive to create an atmosphere in which diversity and inclusion are not only encouraged but imperative in order to help us produce the high-quality representation our clients expect and deserve.

Our lawyers and staff members firmly believe that diversity is the cooperative and successful bond shared among persons of different idealistic, socioeconomic, educational, ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds and that such diversity maximizes our collaboration and productivity as a firm. Our goal is to continue to build on our legacy and influence the legal profession to be as diverse and inclusive as the clients and communities we are so privileged to serve.

We recruit top-quality minority candidates as interns, staff members and attorneys. The lawyers and staff of Bonelaw reflect the diverse characteristics and talents that enhance the firm and allow us to pour a wide range of experiences, cultures, education and backgrounds into our work.

We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, while celebrating a common vision aimed at serving our clients and our community.

  1. Number of Of Counsel who are...

    • Non-minority Males 2

  2. Number of Paralegals who are...

    • Non-minority Males 0
    • Minority Males 0
    • Non-minority Females 4
    • Minority Females 1

  3. Number of Administrative Professionals who are...

    • Non-minority Males 0
    • Minority Males 0
    • Non-minority Females 22
    • Minority Females 3

  4. Number of Partners who are...

    • Non-minority Males 21
    • Minority Males 2
    • Non-minority Females 5
    • Minority Females 2

  5. Number of Marketing Professionals who are...

    • Non-minority Females 1

  6. Number of Finance Professionals who are...

    • Non-minority Females 2

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