Brett Hughes
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Brett Hughes is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. His practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in a wide range of litigation and dispute-related matters.
Brett regularly works with companies on commercial litigation, business disputes, contract matters, employment issues, non-competition agreements, and insurance-related claims. He also serves as outside corporate counsel for businesses that need ongoing legal guidance. In addition, Brett represents hospitals, health care professionals, lawyers, architects, and engineers in professional negligence claims, and assists individuals with contract disputes and personal injury litigation.
Known for a careful and detailed approach to legal analysis, Brett evaluates each matter from multiple angles to help clients make informed decisions about their legal options. His practice involves guiding clients through complex litigation while maintaining a focus on practical and strategic solutions.
Brett served as the managing member of Harris Shelton PLLC from 2016 through 2023. Before joining the firm in 1998, he served as an Assistant District Attorney General for Shelby County, where he gained significant courtroom experience handling a wide variety of cases.
From the firm’s Memphis, Tennessee office, Brett represents clients across several recognized practice areas, including Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
Overview
- The University of Tennessee, B.A. w Hons., graduated 1993
- Samford University, J.D., graduated 1996
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1996
- Lawyers Journal Club of Memphis - Member
- Memphis Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, 1996
- Lawyers Journal Club of Memphis - Member
- Memphis Bar Association - Member
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
- The University of Tennessee, B.A. w Hons., graduated 1993
- Samford University, J.D., graduated 1996
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
AVVO rating: Superb
AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbell rating
Memphis Business Journal “Best of the Bar (Large Firm)” Finalist, 2017
Memphis Business Quarterly Power Player – Personal Injury Law 2013 and 2014
Additional Information
- Civic and Community Involvement
- Advisory Board for Southern Reins Center for Equine Therapy
- Member of Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
- Publicity
- “Stormy times for a SLAPP-ed Actress: A review of Conflicts of Law, Erie Doctrine, and anti-SLAPP laws in Tennessee” [Lawyers Journal Club of Memphis]
- “Developments in Tortious Interference, Noncompetition, and Related Insurance Coverage Issues under Tennessee Law” [Lawyers Journal Club of Memphis]
- “The Economic Loss Doctrine in Tennessee” [TBA CLE presentation]
- “How to Get Your Brother in Law Out of Jail and DUI Developments” [MBA CLE presentation]
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