Russell Stair focuses his practice primarily in the areas of public finance, economic development incentives, affordable housing projects and commercial lending. His practice includes:
Prior to beginning his legal career, Russell was a former intern with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and practiced for two years as a CPA with Ernst & Young.
National Association of Bond Lawyers
American Bar Association
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Represented a Liquidating Trustee in connection with the pursuit of potential director and officer claims arising out of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of a $700 million hospitality company, resulting in a large confidential settlement for the Trust
Represented a group of investors and former employees with claims against a global financial services company relating to a stock repurchase, resulting in a settlement valued at approximately $3 million
Successful representation of Medsurant LLC in appeal to vacate $18.8 million dollar jury verdict in case alleging tortious interference
$102 million arbitration award for Trinity Medical Center, a North Dakota-based hospital system, against Cerner
Negotiation of a settlement of almost $25 million for a nonprofit medical center as a result of a failed patient accounting software system
Represented a community hospital in a dispute with a software vendor arising from a failed patient accounting software conversion and for not fulfilling the vendor’s contractual obligations under its managed services agreement; parties agreed to a private mediation which resulted in an approximately $26 million settlement agreement
Represented the liquidating trustee in a high-profile bankruptcy
Obtained complete defense judgment on behalf of AutoZone in the bankruptcy court for the District of Delaware
Represented Service Merchandise Company, Inc. in one of the largest Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the state of Tennessee
The Best Lawyers in America© — Commercial Litigation (2023)
Mid-South Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2013-2015)
Tennessee Bar Association — Leadership Law Class (2011)
Former Certified Public Accountant — Tennessee (1997)
Vanderbilt Law Review — Associate Editor