Meet Your New Legal Team
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Real Estate Counsel & Strategic Advisor
Adam is a focused, solutions-driven real estate attorney who guides clients through every phase of the development and investment process—from initial land acquisition and rezoning through construction, planning, closing and when necessary, litigation. His comprehensive understanding of the entire real estate lifecycle makes him an invaluable strategic partner to investors, lenders, developers, contractors, and landlords throughout Middle Tennessee and beyond.
Adam brings meticulous attention to detail and deep knowledge across all aspects of the real estate discipline. His practice encompasses land use and zoning, commercial and residential planning and development, construction law, real estate transactions, financing, and general litigation matters. Whether negotiating complex development agreements, navigating municipal approval processes, resolving construction disputes, or structuring sophisticated financing arrangements, Adam delivers practical counsel grounded in both legal expertise and real-world experience.
What sets Adam apart is his unique background. Prior to law school, he held a real estate license, worked as a mortgage originator, and gained extensive experience at one of Tennessee's largest title and escrow companies. This foundation—combined with over twenty years in the real estate title and closing business—gives him insight that few attorneys possess. He understands not just the legal framework, but the practical realities of how transactions come together and where problems arise before they become costly.
As co-owner of Commerce Title & Escrow with his wife and fellow SoBro Law Group member, Amy Wood, Adam maintains active involvement in the title and closing industry. This hands-on experience ensures his counsel remains current, practical, and aligned with market realities.
A third-generation Nashvillian, Adam previously practiced at Rudy, Wood & Winstead, PLLC, before co-founding SoBro Law Group.
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Strategic Business Advisor & Outside General Counsel
Amy is a business-minded attorney who serves as a trusted strategic partner and outside general counsel to national and international clients across diverse markets. She doesn't just provide legal advice—she integrates into her clients' teams as an essential advisor, helping them identify opportunities, navigate risks, develop strategies, and ensure compliance at every stage of their business journey.
Driven by results and tested through experience, Amy has built her practice on a solution-based approach to complex business challenges. Whether guiding clients through large-scale mergers and acquisitions, structuring sophisticated business entities, or advising on critical operational decisions, she brings practical, actionable counsel that moves deals forward and protects long-term interests.
Amy's extensive practice encompasses complex business structures, banking, civil and commercial litigation, contracts, commercial real estate transactions, land use, planning and development, labor and employment law, secured transactions, wealth planning and protection, and creditor's rights. Her breadth of experience allows her to serve as a comprehensive resource—the advisor clients call when they need someone who understands both the legal landscape and the business realities.
A true entrepreneur herself, Amy co-owns Commerce Title & Escrow with her husband and fellow SoBro Law Group member, Adam LaFevor. This hands-on business ownership gives her unique insight into the challenges her clients face and reinforces her commitment to delivering solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper.
Prior to founding SoBro Law Group, Amy was a partner at Rudy, Wood & Winstead, PLLC, where she honed her skills representing clients in high-stakes transactions and complex legal matters.
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SBA Lending Specialist & Commercial Finance Attorney
Hannah is a results-driven attorney who has built a thriving practice at the intersection of commercial finance, real estate, and business law—with a particular specialization in Small Business Administration (SBA) lending that sets her apart in the marketplace. As the head of SoBro Law Group's commercial and SBA loan practice area, she serves as a trusted advisor to both Borrowers and Lenders, guiding them through every stage of the transaction with clarity, efficiency, and strategic insight.
What distinguishes Hannah's approach is her commitment to simplifying what can often be an overwhelming process. SBA loans involve layers of regulatory compliance, documentation requirements, and coordination between multiple parties—and Hannah has mastered the art of cutting through complexity to deliver smooth, successful closings. Her clients appreciate her ability to anticipate issues before they arise, communicate clearly in plain language, and keep transactions moving forward without unnecessary delays or confusion.
Hannah's comprehensive practice spans banking and financial services, commercial real estate transactions, business and corporate law, and estate planning and probate. This breadth of experience allows her to serve as a holistic resource for business clients—advising not just on financing, but on the full spectrum of legal needs that arise as companies grow, acquire assets, and plan for the future. Whether structuring a commercial loan, closing a real estate deal, or providing ongoing corporate counsel, Hannah brings practical, business-minded advice that aligns with her clients' goals.
Her active involvement in professional organizations—including her role as an Associate Member of NAGGL (National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders)—keeps her at the forefront of developments in SBA lending and commercial finance, ensuring her clients benefit from the most current knowledge and best practices in the field.
Prior to joining SoBro Law Group, Hannah was a Partner at Rudy, Wood & Winstead, PLLC, where she developed her deep expertise in commercial transactions and financial services law.
When she's not in the office, Hannah enjoys traveling for youth hockey with her two sons—a passion that keeps her connected to family and reminds her that life's best moments often happen off the clock.
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Associate Attorney at SoBro Law Group
Erin is an Associate Attorney at SoBro Law Group, focusing her practice on tax planning, business formation, and estate planning.
Erin earned her Juris Doctor from Belmont University College of Law, where she served as Editor of the Criminal Law Review Blog. Her legal education continued at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, culminating in an LL.M. in Taxation.
Erin's practice encompasses tax-efficient business formation and structuring, comprehensive estate planning for individuals and families, succession planning for family-owned businesses, asset protection, premarital planning, and charitable giving strategies. With careful attention to gift, estate, and income tax implications, Erin designs sophisticated estate planning structures and works collaboratively with clients' accountants and financial planners to ensure seamless execution.
In Erin's view, her tax practice sits at the intersection of creativity and logic: "You don't get punished for a good idea, and the maze is always changing." Erin values the opportunity to step into each of her clients' worlds. "Clients teach me about their businesses and share their family histories," she says. "I am educated and trusted by the people in our community every single day—not a privilege I take for granted."
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Associate Attorney
Starlin Shi joined SoBro Law Group as an Associate Attorney in 2025, bringing a strong foundation in corporate law and regulatory compliance. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Boston College and her Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School. Starlin is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and has a pending admission in Tennessee.
Starlin's practice focuses on corporate and transactional matters, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and contract law. She assists clients with entity formation and maintenance, drafting and reviewing operating agreements, bylaws, shareholder agreements, and board resolutions, as well as conducting contract review and compliance analysis. Prior to joining the firm, she served as regulatory compliance counsel, where she honed her skills in ensuring clients operate within regulatory frameworks while achieving their business objectives.
Known for her precision and attention to detail, Starlin approaches the practice of law as a service profession. She takes pride in being useful to clients and ensuring that every matter receives thorough, careful attention. Her background in regulatory compliance, combined with her meticulous approach to language and rule-based problem-solving, allows her to provide clients with clear guidance and practical solutions across various stages of business development—from startup formation through complex corporate transactions.
Outside the office, Starlin is an avid cook and food enthusiast with a particular interest in expanding her practice to include hospitality law. She is also a nationally recognized sharp shooter, and enjoys board games and birdwatching.
