William B. Raiford III

Lauren M. Fuchs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Lauren M., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

LISA A. KRUPICKA is a member of the law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, in Memphis, where she heads the firm’s Labor and Employment Law group. She received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Rhodes College, and her J.D. degree, with high honors, from Duke University where she was a member of the Duke Law Journal and the Order of the Coif. From 1986 to 1987, she was law clerk to the Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons (then United States District Judge for the Western District o...

John J. Cook is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. John J., 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 John J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bernice Donald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation and Municipal Law. Bernice, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernice is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley D. Cleek is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Ashley D., who practices law in Jackson, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Harley Steffens’ practice, though focused in real estate, has included general corporate transactions, health care, and securities matters. Harley represents commercial real estate developers, public and private corporations, investment companies, family offices, and lending institutions including state and national banks and insurance companies. Development clients include local, regional, and national developers, as well as landlord and tenants in retail, industrial, and office leases...

Wendy Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Real Estate Law. Wendy, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wendy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 Co...

Michael G. McLaren is a partner at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C. He practices in the areas of federal and state litigation, commercial litigation, professional liability, insurance coverage, environmental law, and vaccine law. Mike has been admitted to the Tennessee Bar, U.S. Claims Court, U.S. District Court for the Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supre...

Robert J. Pinstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Robert J., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.