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History

The firm has been a pillar of the Memphis legal community throughout its history, representing both business clients and individuals in a wide range of significant matters. It has also been at the forefront of matters of historical importance, representing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Memphis sanitation worker’s march in 1968 and championing the environment and conservation in a number of important cases, including one that resulted in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Learn more about events that have helped shaped Burch, Porter & Johnson over the past 11 decades.

Latest News

August 15, 2018

21 lawyers from Burch, Porter & Johnson have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© publication.

Five Burch, Porter & Johnson Attorneys named 2019 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in Memphis Area

August 15, 2018

The law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson is pleased to announce that five attorneys from the firm have been named 2019 Lawyers of the Year by peer-review publication The Best Lawyers in America©.

Burch, Porter & Johnson engages in a highly diversified practice serving a wide variety of clients and legal needs. From complex transactions for multi-million dollar corporations to sensitive personal legal matters, our attorneys offer specialized expertise, innovative solutions and strategic counsel for virtually every kind of litigation, business and transactional matter.

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation & Arbitration

Bankruptcy & Creditor's Rights

Commercial & Business Litigation

Corporate & Business Law

Education, Charitable & Not-For-Profit Organizations

Estate Planning & Probate

Family Law

Finance & Commercial Lending

Franchising & Distribution Law

Government Relations & Municipal Law

Healthcare Law

Insurance Litigation & Coverage

Intellectual Property, Information Technology & Media Law

Labor & Employment Law

Personal Injury Litigation

Products Liability

Real Estate

Taxation

White Collar & Criminal Investigations

Zoning & Land Use Planning

Experienced Attorneys. Inspired Solutions.

Burch, Porter & Johnson’s attorneys rank among the most accomplished and recognized legal professionals in the region. Drawing on our diverse areas of expertise and decades of experience, members of the firm are able to serve our clients’ needs regarding nearly any legal matter that arises. Our attorneys concentrate on building and maintaining long-standing relationships with clients, some of which span more than 60 years and have involved several generations of the firm’s lawyers.

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130 North Court Ave, Memphis TN 38103

901.524.5000

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