J. William Pierce, Jr.

J. William Pierce, Jr.

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Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law Securitization and Structured Finance Law
J. William Pierce, Jr.
J. William Pierce, Jr.
Memphis, TN
Works at
Glankler Brown PLLC

25 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

J. William Pierce, Jr. is a Member of the firm and is in the Real Estate, Secured Lending and Banking Practice Group. Mr. Pierce concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, secured lending, and other business transactions.

In the area of commercial real estate, Mr. Pierce represents developers of office buildings, shopping centers, warehouse properties and all other types of real estate. He is experienced in the leasing of real estate, including the representation of both landlords and tenants. In addition, Mr. Pierce is very active in the representation of commercial lenders involving real estate transactions and other secured and unsecured credit facilities.

He is an approved attorney for Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Chicago Title Insurance Company and First American Title Insurance Company.

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
  • Represented multiple lenders in multiple credit facilities in an aggregate amount in excess of $50,000,000.00 to a cell tower developer throughout the United States
  • Have represented Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. in connection with its real estate and other acquisitions for a period of twenty (20) years plus
  • Represented multinational corporations in an asset and stock sale transaction
  • Frequently represent lenders in large construction loan facilities and other secured transactions Represented lenders in commercial real estate workouts and restructuring transactions
    Works at
    Glankler Brown PLLC

    25 Best Lawyers awards

    Glankler Brown PLLC logo

    Locations

    Education

    • Mercer University, J.D., graduated 1982
    • Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1979

    Bar Admissions

    • Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
    • Georgia, State Bar of Georgia

    Affiliations

    • Emmanuel Episcopal Center - Board Member
    • Georgia Bar Association - Member
    • Memphis Bar Association - Member
    • Planting Faith Ministries - Chairman of the Board
    • Tennessee Bar Association - Member

    Client Testimonials

    Awards & Focus

    Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Securitization and Structured Finance Law
    Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
    • Real Estate Law, Memphis (2025)
    • Real Estate Law, Memphis (2020)
    • Securitization and Structured Finance Law, Memphis (2014)
    Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
    • Real Estate Law
    • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
    Special Focus:
    • Commercial
    • Contract
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Industrial
    • Lending
    • Office Buildings
    • Real Property Law
    • Residential and Commercial Mortgages
    • Shopping Center Transactions
    • Tax Certiorari
    • Title Matters
    • Transactions
    Awards:
    • The Best Lawyers In America, securitization & structured finance law, real estate law

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