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Vickie Hardy Jones has been recognized by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Memphis in 2027 and in the practice areas of Family Law (2023-2027) and Family Law Mediation (2022-2027). This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vickie Hardy Jones is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brett Hughes is an attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. His practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in a wide range of litigation and dispute-related matters. Brett regularly works with companies on commercial litigation, business disputes, contract matters, employment issues, non-competition agr...

Stewart G. Austin, Jr., concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of commercial real estate, leasing and secured lending. Prior to joining Glankler Brown, PLLC, Mr. Austin served as a law clerk to the Honorable Daniel H. Thomas, U.S. District Judge, Southern District of Alabama.

John Dotson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. John practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized John Dotson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John Dotson is held by other lawyers.

Brad Gilmer is a trial attorney with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . Throughout his career, he has represented clients in jury trials and complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. His practice focuses heavily on defending health care providers and organizations in professional negligence claims and other civil litigation. Brad’s work in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants involves representing hospitals, long-term care facilities, drug and alcohol rehabilitati...

John focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and governance, and commercial real estate development and finance.

J. Matthew Kirby is a partner with Harris Shelton PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee . He began working with the firm while attending law school and has continued to build his practice representing businesses and institutions in a wide range of legal matters. His work frequently involves advising healthcare providers and other organizations on disputes, regulatory obligations, and day‑to‑day legal issues. Matthew’s practice includes Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers, professiona...

Paul Edwards represents real estate developers, investors, family corporations, and lending institutions. Mr. Edwards's main focus is transactional work, concentrating on corporate and real estate law. Recent representation matters as lead counsel: Negotiated and structured sale of $115 million company Advised company in regulatory matters with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Lender counsel in $30 million asset-based loan in Florida Negotiation and sale of multiple shopping centers througho...

Mike Marshall is the co-leader of the Labor and Employment section and uses his experience in other arenas to reach solutions and resolutions to his clients' disputes. When no resolution is possible, Mike is a zealous advocate in the courtroom. Mike also has extensive experience in litigating and resolving employment matters and other business-related disputes. He is a frequent speaker on employment-related topics. He has also received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his legal abilit...

Scott J. Crosby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Scott J. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Scott J. Crosby since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott J. Crosby is held by other lawyers.