Edward L. "Ed" Stanton III

Edward L. "Ed" Stanton III

Memphis, TN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Butler Snow LLP

233 Best Lawyers awards

Awarded Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Memphis.

Biography

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.

Butler Snow LLP

233 Best Lawyers awards

Overview

  • The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 1997
  • The University of Memphis, J.D., graduated 1997

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

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

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