
Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs, LLP
About Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs, LLP
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP stands as one of the South Central United States’ most respected law firms, with a history spanning more than two centuries. Built on a foundation of legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and client-centered representation, the firm has grown to include offices in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Indiana. Its enduring reputation is rooted in providing strategic legal solutions that reflect both the complexity of modern business and the values of trust and integrity.
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP organizes its attorneys into nine service teams and multiple industry-focused practice groups to deliver highly efficient and effective representation. This structure ensures that clients receive targeted guidance informed by specialized knowledge, whether addressing litigation, transactions, or regulatory matters. From emerging start-ups to established family enterprises and Fortune 500 companies, the firm’s experience across industries provides unique insight into solving today’s most pressing legal challenges.
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP is recognized nationally for excellence across more than 50 practice areas, including corporate law, healthcare, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, litigation, and public finance. With attorneys consistently acknowledged in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and other leading industry publications, the firm’s track record reflects a deep commitment to quality advocacy and results-driven counsel. Strategic preparation and skilled negotiation remain central to achieving favorable outcomes both inside and outside the courtroom.
Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP remains dedicated to client service as its defining principle. Every matter is handled with careful attention to detail, thorough preparation, and unwavering respect for confidentiality. The firm’s attorneys place client goals at the forefront, ensuring that each strategy is tailored to specific priorities and long-term success. With a blend of tradition, innovation, and nationally recognized expertise, the firm continues to deliver high-caliber legal counsel to businesses, institutions, and individuals across the region and beyond.
Practice Areas
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 11
- Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Corporate Venture Capital
- Financial Institutions
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
- Franchise Law
- Emerging Businesses
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Securities
- Venture Capital
- Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
- Education
- Financial Institutions
- Health Care
- Hospitality
- International Trade
- Media Communications
- Mineral & Energy
- Non-Competition, Business Information, and Trade Secret Protection
- Nonprofit Institutions
- Public Finance & Economic Development
- Software
- Sustainability
- Taxation
- Environmental
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Employment Practices Liability Insurance
- Immigration
- Diversity Services Group
- Wills
- Revocable (“Living”) Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Living Wills & Health Care Surrogate Designations
- Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements
- Special Needs Trusts (first-party and third-party)
- Guardianships (including contested guardianships)
- Asset protection planning
- Transfer Tax Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
- Governmental Affairs & Regulated Industries
- Equine & Gaming
- Non-Immigrant Visas
- E Visa
- Student Visas (J and F visas)
- Fiancé Visas (K visa)
- Copyright
- Patents
- Patent Litigation
- Trade and Service Marks
- Trade Secret Litigation
- Intellectual Property Audit
- Entertainment and Fine Arts
- Intellectual Property Licensing and Development
- Confidentiality Agreements and Employee Non-Compete Agreements
- Medical Devices and Procedures
- Pharmaceutical Formulations, Compounds and Processes
- Mechanical Arts, Electromechanical Devices and Manufacturing
- Electrical and Electronic Apparatus and Methodology
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Chemical Formulations, Compounds, and Processes
- Biotechnology
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration & Mediation Services
- Appellate
- Class Actions
- Construction
- Fiduciary Litigation
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- Product Liability
- Securities Litigation
- Tort & Insurance Defense
- Toxic Tort Litigation
- Trademark Litigation
- White Collar Defense
- Fiduciary Litigation
- Insurance
- Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights
- Construction
- Leasing
- Mortgage Lending
- Title Insurance
- Zoning & Land Use
Our Attorneys

Matthew Williams

Julie Laemmle Watts

Max E. Bridges

Stephen C. Hall

R. Joseph Stennis, Jr.

Mary Elizabeth Anderson
