David J. Harris

David J. Harris

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Banking and Finance Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Banking and Finance Litigation - Bankruptcy
Works at
Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

26 Best Lawyers awards

Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC logo

Biography

David J. Harris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Bankruptcy.

David J., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Works at
Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

26 Best Lawyers awards

Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 1976
  • Louisiana State University, graduated 1973

State Clerkships

  • Tennessee - Trial Courts

Client Testimonials

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, TN

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Bet-the-Company Litigation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance, Memphis (2024)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Memphis (2023)
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Memphis (2022)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Memphis (2020)
  • 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® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus:
  • 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

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