Chambers, Glenn, Smith join Chambliss law firm
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel
P.C. announces the addition of three experienced attorneys who will enhance some of the firm’s fastestgrowing areas, including estate and tax, financial services, labor and employment and real estate.
Shelton Swafford Chambers, an attorney and a certified public accountant, is joining the Chattanooga law firm to help advise high net worth individuals and families on their estate planning and tax needs, including asset protection planning, charitable and foundation planning, conservatorships, elder law, estate and trust matters and special needs planning. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Southeast Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, Estate Planning Council of Chattanooga and Chattanooga Tax Practitioners. In addition, she serves on the Normal Park Spark board of directors.
James “JR” Glenn recently joined the Chambliss labor and employment team after nearly a decade of experience in labor and employment counseling and litigation in Chicago. He serves clients operating in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, transportation and warehousing, construction, real estate and utilities. In addition to Tennessee, Glenn is licensed to practice in Illinois, District of Columbia, Michigan and Texas.
M. Craig Smith has joined Chambliss to offer legal advice for businesses and financial institutions. He also represents clients such as landlords, corporate businesses and utility providers. With more than 15 years of experience, Smith is active in the community, holding leadership roles with both professional and civic organizations such as the Chattanooga Bar Association, Habitat for Humanity and National Park Partners. He is also a Chattanooga Bar Association Fellow and has been recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for many years.
“Chambliss is thrilled with this chance to add such a wealth of experienced talent to our team,” said Mark Cunningham, president and managing shareholder at Chambliss. “Shelton, JR and Craig are standout attorneys and individuals. I am confident they will enhance our client service in a variety of ways as we expand our reach in 2021.”