Allison T. Gilbert

Allison T. Gilbert

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Allison T. Gilbert
Allison T. Gilbert
Memphis, TN
Works at
Harris Shelton PLLC

32 Best Lawyers awards

Harris Shelton PLLC logo

Biography

Allison T. Gilbert is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in Real Estate Law and represents clients in a wide range of commercial real estate matters.

Allison focuses her practice on commercial and industrial real estate, commercial real estate leasing for both landlords and tenants, and commercial financing and lending. Her work frequently involves commercial real estate transactions in which she represents developers and lenders through the various stages of acquisition, development, financing, and leasing.

Since beginning her legal career in 1998, Allison has assisted developers with hotel, office, industrial, and multi-family projects. She also represents institutional lenders and regional banks in structured financing matters, including transactions involving tax incentive financing (TIF) and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) arrangements.

Practicing in Memphis and throughout Tennessee, Allison advises clients on issues that arise in complex real estate transactions, helping businesses, developers, and financial institutions navigate the legal and practical considerations associated with commercial real estate development and financing.

Works at
Harris Shelton PLLC

32 Best Lawyers awards

Harris Shelton PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Tennessee, B.A., graduated 1994
  • The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 1998

Bar Admissions

  • Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1998

Affiliations

  • Association of Women Attorneys - Member
  • Lambda Alpha International – Memphis Chapter - President of Board of Directors
  • Memphis, Tennessee and American Bar Associations - Member
  • Ronald McDonald House of Memphis - Chairman of the Board

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Memphis Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40

  • Memphis Women’s Magazine – 50 Women Who Make a Difference

  • Mid-South Rising Stars/Mid-South Super Lawyers

  • Super Women in Business – Memphis Business Journal

Additional Information

  • Civic and community involvement

  • Board of Trustees – Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
  • Board of Directors – University of Memphis Law School Alumni Board
  • Board of Trustees – St. Jude Home Care, LLC
  • Advisory Board Member – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis
  • Lambda Alpha International Board of Directors

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