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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 i...

Woods Weathersby is experienced in all areas of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, development, tax incentives, and leasing. He has handled complex commercial transactions across the country and has structured joint ventures, partnerships, and limited liability companies. In addition, his practice includes the structuring of tax-free exchanges and payment in lieu of tax incentive transactions. Representative clients include commercial developers, investors, and banks, as well a...

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...

James L. Kirby is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . His practice focuses on complex civil disputes and professional liability matters, including Commercial Litigation , Construction Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. He represents businesses, health care providers, professionals, and individuals in matters that involve significant financial and operational concerns. Mr. Kirby regularly handles litigation in both stat...

Richard Underwood ’s litigation practice concentrates in the areas of general civil litigation, commercial, employment, and personal injury litigation. He has represented clients throughout the South. Mr. Underwood has tried more than 150 jury trials to verdict and has tried cases in Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri and Georgia, in both state and federal courts. He has tried all types of cases, including employment (age, race, and sex discrimination), wrongful termin...

Mr. Binkley joined Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC in 1986 after earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Based in Jackson, Tennessee, he has spent more than thirty-eight years representing employers and individuals in a wide range of employment-related, workers’ compensation, insurance, and tort matters. Mr. Binkley regularly advises and represents private and public employers in investigations, administrative proceedings, and litigatio...

Robert A. McLean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Real Estate and Litigation - Securities. Robert A., 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 Robert A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul R. Lawler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Paul R., 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 Paul R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph A. McClusky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Joseph A., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael G. McLaren is a partner at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C. He practices in the areas of federal and state litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability, insurance coverage, environmental law, and vaccine law. Mike has been admitted to the Tennessee Bar, U.S. Claims Court, U.S. District Court for the Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supre...