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David J. Harris

Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
    Bet-the-Company Litigation...
  • Law School:
    Louisiana State University
  • Website:
    http://www.bpjlaw.com
  • Phone:
    (901) 524.5000
  • Location:
    130 North Court Avenue
    Memphis, TN 38103
"David Harris has proven himself invaluable to our legal department. He has helped us on bankruptcy matters on a national basis, which has allowed us to tap into his high level of expertise in the bankruptcy field and escape the escalating rates of big firms in big cities. He is always looking for a practical resolution and consistently delivers value-oriented results. Through the bankruptcy process, he has helped us recover well over $1M in claims. He has also helped us resolve complicated commercial disputes so that we avoided costly litigation. In addition, he has handled franchise litigation, including obtaining quick and effective injunctive relief. To date, we have not lost any case in which he has been involved. He is one of the few lawyers in whom we have complete trust and for whom we would give the highest possible recommendation."

-Ted Raynor (Hilton Hotels Corporation), Memphis

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Education:

  • Louisiana State University, graduated 1973

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Memphis (2018)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Memphis (2017)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Memphis (2016)
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Memphis (2015)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

State Clerkships:

  • Tennessee - Trial Courts

Areas of Expertise:

  • Banking
  • Business Disputes
  • Chapter 12
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Complex Litigation
  • Construction
  • Contract Disputes
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Foreclosures
  • Franchise
  • Land Use and Zoning
  • Litigation
  • Out-of-Court Workouts
  • Real Estate
  • Trustee Representation
  • Workouts and Restructurings
 

Attorney Client Comments

"David Harris has proven himself invaluable to our legal department. He has helped us on bankruptcy matters on a national basis, which has allowed us to tap into his high level of expertise in the bankruptcy field and escape the escalating rates of big firms in big cities. He is always looking for a practical resolution and consistently delivers value-oriented results. Through the bankruptcy process, he has helped us recover well over $1M in claims. He has also helped us resolve complicated commercial disputes so that we avoided costly litigation. In addition, he has handled franchise litigation, including obtaining quick and effective injunctive relief. To date, we have not lost any case in which he has been involved. He is one of the few lawyers in whom we have complete trust and for whom we would give the highest possible recommendation."

Ted Raynor, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Memphis

Firm Details

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Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
http://www.bpjlaw.com
 
Headquarters
130 North Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 524.5000

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