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Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee

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Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

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Provided by Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

The Corporate and Business Law Group at Burch, Porter & Johnson assists a wide array of corporate and business entity clients on a range of matters, including general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and securities matters. The business practice attorneys represent publicly-owned, privately-held and family-owned businesses in various industries, such as agrichemical, hospitality, manufacturing, service providers, healthcare, banks and bank holding companies, investment advisors, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, transportation, venture capitalists and real estate development and investment. Our engagements encompass all stages of business development and operation from individuals and start-ups looking to begin their business, to experienced businesses looking to grow their business, to mature businesses looking to plan for the next generation. Services in this area include:

  • General Corporate
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Entity Selection and Formation
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Joint Ventures
  • Securities Regulation
  • Federal and State Environmental Regulation
  • Bank M&A and Bank Regulatory Matters
  • Start-up Financing
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Venture Capital and Private Equity

Clients (3)

  • Family-owned
  • Privately-held
  • Publicly-owned

Industries (16)

  • Agrichemical
  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing
  • Service Providers
  • Healthcare
  • Banks
  • Bank Holding Companies
  • Investment Advisors
  • Distributors
  • Wholesalers
  • Retailers
  • Transportation
  • Venture Capitalists
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Development
  • Investment

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Corporate/M&A - Tennessee

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Burch, Porter & Johnson is a Memphis firm known for its capabilities in a range of corporate matters, from midmarket acquisitions to sizable joint venture transactions. It also acts on corporate reorganizations, venture capital investments and leveraged buyouts. The firm regularly represents large business entities, including both privately held and publicly owned companies. Furthermore, its industry expertise covers the healthcare, banking and agrochemical sectors.
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Strengths

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  • The lawyers work well with other firms, which is important.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • Burch, Porter & Johnson has a very notable group in Memphis.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Laurel C Williams
    Laurel C Williams

    Laurel C Williams

    Laurel Williams has significant experience advising, from Memphis, on a number of private equity transactions. She is also actively involved in restructuring transactions and membership interest matters.

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Ranked Individuals at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC (1)

Tennessee

Members

Provided by Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC

  • LeeAnne Marshall Cox

  • Josh Lawhead

  • Thaddeus Rodda

    Head of Department

  • Andy Jones

  • John Cook

  • Mary Petrinjak

  • Marshall T. Cox

  • Maria Bartlett

  • Grayson Andrews

  • Laurel C Williams

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