Evans Petree PC

38 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Litigation - ERISA Tax Law Trusts and Estates

Biography

Mr. Carney's practice is grounded in federal, state, and local tax codes and regulations. He works directly with clients in employee benefits, tax planning, and estate planning. He understands the need to navigate these complex laws while providing options for each unique situation. His practice areas include but are not limited to the following:

  • Employee and welfare benefit plans of private, tax-exempt, and governmental employers
  • Other post-employment benefit trusts
  • Executive compensation
  • Corporate and individual tax planning
  • Estate planning
  • State and local sales and corporate franchise/excise taxes
  • Health law

Mr. Carney is a member of the American, Tennessee, Memphis and Shelby County Bar Associations, American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, National Association of Public Pension Attorneys, National Association of Bond Lawyers, and the NHLA/AAHA American Health Lawyers Association. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Carney was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the fields of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, ERISA Litigation, and Tax Law for the tenth year.

Evans Petree PC

38 Best Lawyers awards

Evans Petree PC logo

Overview

  • The University of Memphis, J.D. , graduated 1981
  • Baylor University, M.A. , graduated 1977
  • Baylor University, B.A , graduated 1974
  • The University of Memphis, J.D. , graduated 1981
  • Baylor University, M.A. , graduated 1977
  • Baylor University, B.A , graduated 1974

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - ERISA Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Memphis (2022)
  • Litigation - ERISA, Memphis (2021)
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Memphis (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Litigation - ERISA
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Health Care Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law

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