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Stites & Harbison recognized for its pro bono contribution in connection with Franklin Theater renovation
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC recently partnered with First Farmers and Merchants Bank and the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County to provide pro bono legal services to help secure a $3.2 million construction loan for restoration of the historic Franklin Theatre.
April 7 marked the official groundbreaking of the new Franklin Theater to celebrate future renovations that will include a new balcony, new main floor bathrooms and an office space addition.
“Stites & Harbison has been a valuable partner in this effort, contributing pro bono legal services for both the acquisition of the theatre property as well as the construction financing,” said Mary Pearce, executive director of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County.
Stites attorneys Julian Bibb, Bryan Echols and Miranda Christy all contributed legal support on the project.
“Our firm has always valued historic preservation as a part of our pro bono efforts,” said Julian Bibb, member of Stites & Harbison. “Whether through historic open space preservation or renovations such as this, we appreciate how much these efforts impact the local economy and quality of life enjoyed by Williamson County residents.”
About Stites & Harbison
Stites & Harbison, PLLC, is a regional business and litigation firm with attorneys in Louisville, Frankfort and Lexington, Ky.; Alexandria, Va.; Atlanta; Jeffersonville, Ind.; and Nashville and Franklin, Tenn. Tracing its origins to 1832, Stites & Harbison is one of the oldest law practices in the nation and among the largest law firms in the Southeast. Our attorneys are consistently recognized by their peers in the following leading legal directories: Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory®, The Best Lawyers in America®, Chambers USA and Super Lawyers magazine. Recent firm honors include being named: one of the Top 15 Places to Work in Kentucky — three years in a row (Kentucky Chamber of Commerce), one of the 50 Best Overall Law Firms in America (Global Research), one of the Leading Law Firms in America (The American Lawyer), a Go-To Law Firm® (Corporate Counsel), one of the Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity (MultiCultural Law Magazine) and a Top 10 Growth Firm (National Law Journal).
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