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Kevin C. Cox is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Kevin C. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin C. Cox since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kevin C. Cox is held by other lawyers.

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...

G. Rice Byars, Jr. is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee who focuses his practice on Trusts and Estates . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in this area and advises individuals, families, and business owners on estate planning and probate-related matters. With more than 30 years of legal experience, Rice assists clients with estate planning, probate administration, and asset protection strategies. His work often involves structuring complex and high-v...

Michael P. Coury is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Michael P. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Coury since 1993. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which ...

Mike Marshall is the co-leader of the Labor and Employment section and uses his experience in other arenas to reach solutions and resolutions to his clients' disputes. When no resolution is possible, Mike is a zealous advocate in the courtroom. Mike also has extensive experience in litigating and resolving employment matters and other business-related disputes. He is a frequent speaker on employment-related topics. He has also received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his legal abilit...

William A. Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. William A. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized William A. Jones since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William A. Jones is held by other lawyers.

Tricia M.Y. Tweel is an attorney in Memphis, Tennessee with Harris Shelton PLLC whose practice centers on trusts and estates. For more than a decade, she has assisted individuals and families with estate planning , probate administration, and trust-related matters. She works with clients to understand their personal and financial goals and helps them develop estate plans designed to address those priorities. Tricia advises clients on a range of estate planning tools, including wills, trusts, ...

Melody focuses her practice on data privacy and security and commercial litigation. She advises clients on data security protection, data breach response and litigation, and privacy compliance.

Paul E. Prather represents management exclusively in all areas of employment and labor relations, including state and federal employment litigation and in administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the United States Department of Labor.

Drew Raines is exclusively dedicated to the representation of taxpayers through the property tax appeal process. His background in the fine arts allows him to approach the law from a unique perspective and mine previously unexplored possibilities in the seemingly limited world of property tax rules. Mr. Raines received a B.F.A. from Memphis College of Art in 2007 with dual emphases in photography and printmaking, and a minor in art history. In 2008, he graduated from the University of Memphis...