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Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

United States 2025

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.
Founded:
1904
Size:
40
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Practice Areas:
33
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
29

Rankings

Regional

Memphis

Tier
1
Memphis
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Memphis
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Memphis
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Memphis
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Firm Leadership

Rankings

Regional

Memphis

Tier
1
Memphis
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Memphis
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier
1
Memphis
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Memphis
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier
1
Memphis
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Memphis
Environmental Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Government Relations Practice
Tier
1
Memphis
Insurance Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Environmental
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Insurance
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Tier
1
Memphis
Litigation - Municipal
Tier
1
Memphis
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Memphis
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Municipal Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Memphis
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Memphis
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Memphis
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Memphis
Real Estate Law
Tier
1
Memphis
Trademark Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Banking and Finance Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Family Law
Tier
2
Memphis
First Amendment Law
Tier
2
Memphis
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
2
Memphis
Litigation - Securities
Tier
2
Memphis
Trusts and Estates
Tier
3
Memphis
Health Care Law
Tier
3
Memphis
Labor Law - Management

Practice 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.
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Offices & Contacts

Memphis, TN
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