Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Real Estate Law
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Blake W. Bourland concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate law, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial leasing, and qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs). Mr. Bourland started practicing law with Evans Petree PC upon his graduation from law school and is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Arkansas. His broad and diverse practice allows him to represent several types of clients. In his corporate practice, he advises family-owned and other privately-...
Ashby R. Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ashby R., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashby R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Will Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Will, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Will is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David's experience is primarily in the area of commercial real estate. He has a national practice in the area of complex commercial real estate transactions, including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing and credit enhancements, as well as joint ventures, partnerships and limited liability company formation. Representative clients include major healthcare systems, life insurance companies, and institutional investors in commercial real estate. His practice is nation...
Bobby Dann concentrates his practice on commercial real estate, commercial finance and troubled assets. From 1981 to 1995, he served as in-house investment counsel to a group of insurance companies in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, focusing on commercial real estate development, management and lending. He also served as lender’s counsel in the sales of mortgage pools, the acquisition and syndication of retirement facilities, and in workouts, foreclosures and interim operations of troubl...
Mary Lucille Noah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Mary Lucille, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary Lucille is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emma K. Stephens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Emma K., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mark T. Jobe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Mark T., 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 Mark T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maddie Lynn's practice is focused on real estate and land use, specifically acquisitions and development, as well as the buying, selling and leasing of commercial properties. Her experience includes drafting purchase and sale agreements, title objection letters, declarations, easements, restrictive covenant agreements, and closing documents. Maddie also reviews commercial titles, surveys, zoning reports, leases, and lease agreements, and assists with real estate matters related to private equ...
Alex Porter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Alex, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alex is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Combining a pragmatic approach with extensive legal knowledge, Will Pugh provides tailored representation to businesses on a wide range of matters. He has substantial experience assisting clients with complex commercial real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance, operational, and transactional issues. In his real estate practice, Will has represented buyers, sellers, and investors in acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and other commercial pro...
Marshall T. Cox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Marshall T., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marshall T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew J. Gille is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Andrew J., 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 Andrew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joseph Larkin counsels clients in commercial real estate and finance transactions, including the financing, leasing, and acquisition of long term care and senior housing facilities, multi-family housing, hotels, and other commercial real estate asset classes. In particular, he handles bridge and agency financing transactions for healthcare lenders and borrowers. Joseph also has experience working on regulatory and compliance matters within the healthcare industry.
Thomas is a member of the firm’s Litigation section. His practice involves commercial litigation in the areas of business torts, breach of contract claims and real estate. He represents employers in employment disputes and litigation. Thomas also counsels developer, landowner, and municipal clients in matters involving land use and zoning regulations. Prior to joining GSRM, Thomas clerked for the Honorable Thomas W. Brothers, Davidson County 6th Circuit Court. Thomas received his law de...
Tyler G. Tollison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Tyler G., 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 Tyler G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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