Ed Stanton's practice primarily includes conducting internal investigations, defending white collar cases, and advising corporate clients on a variety of C-suite issues. Prior to joining Butler Snow, Ed served as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and was in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 Company.
Edward L. "Ed" Stanton III
Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
253 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
253 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Education
- The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 1997
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Memphis (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
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