Overview
Burch, Porter & Johnson is one of the oldest law firms in Tennessee. Since its founding in 1904, the firm has maintained a tradition of involvement in the legal and community affairs of the region.
Burch, Porter & Johnson engages in a highly diversified practice. The firm's litigation and general practice includes trial and appellate practice in all courts, general corporate and commercial practice, antitrust, banking, bankruptcy, criminal law, environmental law, employment law, employee benefits, trademark and intellectual property, media law, railroad law, probate, estate planning, defamation law, products liability, family law, alternative dispute resolution, and zoning.
The firm has a sophisticated business law practice with emphasis on general representation and transactional practice in corporate structure, finance, franchising, health care transactions, regulation of health care entities, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, real estate development, the hotel and hospitality industry, information technology, regulation of financial institutions, secured lending, securities law, international business law and tax law.
Burch, Porter & Johnson engages in a highly diversified practice. The firm's litigation and general practice includes trial and appellate practice in all courts, general corporate and commercial practice, antitrust, banking, bankruptcy, criminal law, environmental law, employment law, employee benefits, trademark and intellectual property, media law, railroad law, probate, estate planning, defamation law, products liability, family law, alternative dispute resolution, and zoning.
The firm has a sophisticated business law practice with emphasis on general representation and transactional practice in corporate structure, finance, franchising, health care transactions, regulation of health care entities, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, real estate development, the hotel and hospitality industry, information technology, regulation of financial institutions, secured lending, securities law, international business law and tax law.
Rankings
Regional
Memphis
Tier
1
Memphis
Appellate PracticeTier
1
Memphis
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Memphis
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Memphis
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Memphis
Corporate LawTier
1
Memphis
Criminal Defense: White-CollarFirm Leadership
Rankings
Regional
Memphis
Tier
1
Memphis
Appellate PracticeTier
1
Memphis
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Memphis
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
1
Memphis
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Memphis
Corporate LawTier
1
Memphis
Criminal Defense: White-CollarTier
1
Memphis
Employment Law - ManagementTier
1
Memphis
Environmental LawTier
1
Memphis
Government Relations PracticeTier
1
Memphis
Insurance LawTier
1
Memphis
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Banking and FinanceTier
1
Memphis
Litigation - BankruptcyTier
1
Memphis
Litigation - EnvironmentalTier
1
Memphis
Litigation - InsuranceTier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Intellectual PropertyTier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Labor and EmploymentTier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Land Use and ZoningTier
1
Memphis
Litigation - MunicipalTier
1
Memphis
Medical Malpractice Law - PlaintiffsTier
1
Memphis
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Memphis
Municipal LawTier
1
Memphis
Nonprofit / Charities LawTier
1
Memphis
Personal Injury Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Memphis
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
1
Memphis
Product Liability Litigation - DefendantsTier
1
Memphis
Product Liability Litigation - PlaintiffsTier
1
Memphis
Real Estate LawTier
1
Memphis
Trademark LawTier
2
Memphis
Banking and Finance LawTier
2
Memphis
Ethics and Professional Responsibility LawTier
2
Memphis
Family LawTier
2
Memphis
First Amendment LawTier
2
Memphis
Litigation - First AmendmentTier
2
Memphis
Litigation - SecuritiesTier
2
Memphis
Trusts and EstatesTier
3
Memphis
Health Care LawTier
3
Memphis
Labor Law - ManagementPractice Areas
Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 38 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Employment Law - Management
- Environmental Law
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- Family Law
- First Amendment Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Municipal
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mediation
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Municipal Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Real Estate Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
- Trademark Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC proudly has 29 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Memphis, TN
130 North Court Avenue
Memphis, TN 38103
United States