Stephen D. Barham

Stephen D. Barham is a Tennessee business litigation attorney and President and Managing Shareholder at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel P.C. He represents businesses across the United States in complex disputes involving health care, consumer lending, financial services, bankruptcy, and regulatory compliance matters.

Stephen earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1998. He also earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Emory & Henry College in 1995, establishing the academic foundation for his career in litigation, business counseling, and regulatory advocacy.

Stephen focuses his practice on complex business litigation involving health care groups, medical revenue cycle management companies, banks, credit unions, and consumer lending entities. He advises clients on Medicare audit appeals, insurance disputes, provider agreements, licensing matters, and regulatory challenges affecting operations.

Stephen also represents clients in disputes involving federal laws such as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. His experience includes creditors’ rights claims, bankruptcy litigation, arbitration proceedings, and preference action defense matters.

Stephen defends businesses in class action and products liability litigation involving claims of physical injuries, brain injuries, and wrongful death. Clients value his calm, strategic approach and his ability to manage complex litigation matters while maintaining professionalism and effective advocacy.

Stephen helps clients navigate evolving regulatory requirements in the health care and financial industries. By staying informed on legislative and compliance developments, he works proactively to minimize legal risks and support organizations through policy evaluation and operational guidance.

Stephen D. Barham also serves as trusted leadership counsel within his firm, having previously acted as general counsel for ethics, risk management, and professional responsibility matters. His combination of litigation experience, regulatory knowledge, and client-focused service makes him a valued advocate for businesses nationwide.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel P.C.
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Tennessee Bankers Association
• Member, Chattanooga Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Emory & Henry College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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