Mr. Malone focuses his practice on telecommunications, public utilities, governmental relations, commercial litigation and administrative law.
Melvin J. Malone
Awarded Practice Areas
Energy Law Administrative / Regulatory Law Communications Law Government Relations Practice
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Nashville.
Awarded Practice Areas
Energy Law Administrative / Regulatory Law Communications Law Government Relations Practice
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Nashville.
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
227 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
227 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Education
- The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1989
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Energy Law, Nashville (2026)
- Energy Law, Nashville (2024)
- Energy Law, Nashville (2022)
- Energy Law, Nashville (2020)
- Energy Law, Nashville (2018)
- Energy Law, Nashville (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Communications Law
- Energy Law
- Government Relations Practice
Special Focus:
- Public Utility
- Telecommunications
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