Shepherd D. "Shep" Tate

As a member and former Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Finance, Real Estate & Restructuring Group, Jeb works with companies and individuals in business reorganizations, litigation, workouts and bankruptcy proceedings.

Joshua B. Lawhead is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice and Real Estate Law. Joshua B., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barbara B. Lapides is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Barbara B., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barbara B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph A. McClusky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. Joseph A., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William A. Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. William A., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

William J. Wyatt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. William J., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Murrah's practice is concentrated primarily in estate planning, probate, federal transfer taxation, estate and trust administration, and federal income taxation. He advises clients on all elements of wealth transmittal and preservation, including preparation of wills and trusts, closely held business succession issues, asset protection strategies, and techniques for the minimization of transfer taxes. His experience also includes representation of trustees and trust beneficiaries. Mr. Mur...

Russell Jackson represents management in employment-related matters on federal, state, and local levels. Russell's representation includes claims relating to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, restrictive covenants, wage and hour violations, unemployment compensation, and other aspects of the employee-employer relationship under federal and state employment laws including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, NLRA and the OSH Act. Russell also closely works with employer...

Mr. Henderson is the Managing Shareholder of the Memphis office. He has represented management in employment and labor relations matters for over 25 years. He has served as lead counsel in numerous jury trials in state and federal courts across the nation. His trial experience includes defending state and federal discrimination and harassment lawsuits, class actions, FMLA claims, ERISA and benefit claims, trade secret and unfair competition matters, and related state law claims. He also handl...