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John McQuiston is an experienced commercial litigator and is general counsel to two e-commerce companies. He has been named as one of the top 100 lawyers in Tennessee and one of the 15 best business litigators in Memphis. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, he is listed in the prestigious publication The Best Lawyers In America for the 27th year for commercial litigation. Mr. McQuiston was named the Best Lawyers 2016 Litigation-Banking and Finance Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Memphis. He has also ...

Richard D. Bennett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Richard D., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

LISA A. KRUPICKA is a member of the law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, in Memphis, where she heads the firm’s Labor and Employment Law group. She received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Rhodes College, and her J.D. degree, with high honors, from Duke University where she was a member of the Duke Law Journal and the Order of the Coif. From 1986 to 1987, she was law clerk to the Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons (then United States District Judge for the Western District o...

Doug is a member of Butler Snow’s Business Services Group. He is a trusted advisor to financial institutions and corporate clients, with a practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities law and regulatory compliance. Doug counsels banks, holding companies and other businesses on complex transactions and compliance matters involving federal and state regulatory agencies. He also provides strategic guidance to boards of directors and senior executives navigating critical busines...

As an attorney and a C.P.A., Adam keenly understands client transactions and financial instruments. He provides restructuring and reorganization counsel to debtors, creditors, and trustees. Adam is well versed in bankruptcy court and bankruptcy appellate procedure and law.

Wendy Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law. Wendy, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wendy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Don L. Hearn, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - Insurance. Don L., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Don L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David L. Bourland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. David L., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James Cresswell, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. James, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M. Kimberly Hodges is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. M. Kimberly, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Kimberly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.