Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Tax Law
Jon Gaston advises public and private clients on a wide range of federal and state tax matters. Renowned as among the leading legal practitioners in the tax-exempt arena, Jon provides strategic counsel to public charities, private foundations, and various nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. His nearly two decades of experience spans a broad range of tax issues, including the formation and maintenance of tax-exempt status, governance, international grantmaking, regulatory compliance, tax-e...
David L. Bourland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. David L., 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 David L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Scruggs has represented taxpayers in appeals in numerous states and before local and state boards of equalization. He has also represented taxpayers in litigation before state and federal courts. He was co-counsel in the landmark Memphis Bank & Trust Co. v. Garner property tax case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He was also recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the fields of Administrative/Regula...
Morgan L. Burkett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Morgan L., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Morgan L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amelia White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Amelia, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amelia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jake A. Kasser is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Jake A., 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 Jake A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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