Mckoon Williams Atchley & Stulce - Chattanooga, TN

Comprehensive Corporate, Litigation, and Estate Law in Chattanooga

Managing modern commercial transactions, resolving high-stakes courtroom disputes, and preserving family estates requires sophisticated legal counsel backed by decades of proven institutional experience. Located on the fifteenth floor of the Republic Centre at 633 Chestnut Street, McKoon, Williams, Atchley & Stulce, PLLC has served businesses, financial institutions, local governments, and individuals throughout Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and North Georgia for over half a century. When you need to hire a business litigation lawyer or corporate attorney capable of managing intricate legal matters with precision, the firm delivers the high-caliber resources of a major practice paired with the attentive service of a boutique firm.

With roots dating back to 1973, the firm has established a legacy of courtroom distinction across Tennessee and federal courts. The legal team includes distinguished practitioners such as James R. McKoon, a seasoned commercial litigator with extensive experience in restrictive covenant and trade secret disputes, and Arnold A. Stulce, Jr., among the first attorneys in Tennessee to achieve certification as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Coupled with multi-generational legal lineages, including third- and fourth-generation attorneys Fielding H. Atchley, Jr. and Trevor F. Atchley, the practice holds AV Preeminent ratings and peer-reviewed honors across numerous practice areas.

Commercial Litigation, Contracts, and Business Formation

Entrepreneurs and established corporations confront multifaceted operational challenges that require proactive legal strategy. As seasoned business formation lawyers, contract lawyers, and business litigation lawyers, the firm provides end-to-end guidance for commercial clients. The attorneys draft detailed partnership buy-sell agreements, structure limited liability companies and corporations, review vendor agreements, and serve as trusted outside general counsel. When commercial disagreements arise, the litigation team aggressively defends client interests in state and federal courtrooms against breach of contract claims, unfair competition, and shareholder disputes.

Real Estate, Construction, and Employment Law

The firm provides comprehensive counsel across a diverse range of civil matters, assisting clients in property developments, employment management, and generational planning:

• Business Formation and Governance: Structuring limited liability companies, drafting corporate bylaws, and formulating shareholder buy-sell arrangements.
• Commercial and Real Estate Law: Guiding developers, buyers, and lenders through commercial property acquisitions, leasing agreements, title reviews, and land use zoning.
• Construction Law and Litigation: Representing contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in contract negotiation, mechanic lien enforcement, and defect claims.
• Employment and Labor Counseling: Advising employers and employees on non-compete agreements, severance packages, workplace discrimination, and wage compliance.
• Estate Planning and Probate Administration: Assisting families with revocable trusts, advance directives, and contentious estate probate proceedings.

Dependable Counsel Rooted in Decades of Community Trust

Whether negotiating a pivotal corporate acquisition, addressing municipal regulations, or seeking guidance through probate administration, clients benefit from five decades of accumulated courtroom and boardroom knowledge. If you need to find a business lawyer or commercial litigator in Chattanooga, contacting McKoon, Williams, Atchley & Stulce, PLLC connects you with an experienced legal team prepared to safeguard your commercial future and individual interests.