Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC
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Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC, based in Memphis, TN, is a distinguished law firm that offers a vast range of legal services. They are especially known for their expert handling of real estate and corporate matters, assisting clients with the acquisition, disposition, and financing of assets. Their comprehensive services also include employee benefits law, helping employers deliver health, welfare, and retirement benefits. Working with both for-profit and nonprofit employers, they navigate the complexities of compliance and regulations. The firm is recognized for its practical advice and its ability to help clients manage complex business issues effectively.
Specialties
Service type
Transactional business, Litigation / Legal representation
Work type
Landlord / tenant dispute, Lease / contract interpretation, Writing a lease / contract, Buying a property, Selling a property, Short sale, Foreclosure, Contract disputes, Title and Boundary Disputes, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Housing Discrimination, Construction Disputes, Other real estate issues
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Bass, Berry & Sims, PLC
100 Peabody Place
Memphis, TN 38103
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Work Experience
Member
Bass, Berry & Sims
2005 - Present
Member
Bass, Berry & Sims
2006 - Present
Associate
Glankler Brown, PLLC
2000 - 2006
Managing Partner -- Memphis Office
Bass Berry & Sims
2017 - Present
Chairman, Business Disputes Group
Bass, Berry & Sims
2010 - Present
Managing Partner
Tate Lazarini Brady & Davis PLC
1997 - 2007
Member
Bass Berry & Sims
2007 - Present
Member
Tate Lazarini Brady & Davis, PLC
2000 - 2007
Education
University of Tennessee
University of Mississippi
2001
Memphis State University School of Law
1992
University of Mississippi School of Law
2004
University of Tennessee College of Law
1984
Louisiana State University
1989
Vanderbilt University Law School
2006
Rhodes College
2002
New York University School of Law
2008
University of Tennessee
1981
Vanderbilt University Law School
2007
Rhodes College
2004
Southern Methodist University
2002
Georgetown University Law Center
2008
University of Memphis
2004
University of Tennessee College of Law
2000
Washington and Lee University
1997
University of Virginia School of Law
1971
University of Virginia
1968
Georgetown University Law Center
2007
Tulane University
2000
Washington and Lee University School of Law
1990
College of William and Mary
1986
Notre Dame Law School
2002
Notre Dame University
1998
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
2001
University of Arkansas
1998
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
2000
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
1996
University of Virginia School of Law
2002
Georgetown University
1998
University of Tennessee College of Law
1988
University of Tennessee
1985
Christian Brothers University
1992
University of Virginia School of Law
1987
University of the South
1984
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
1987
University of Memphis
1980
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2006
Belmont University
1999
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2006
University of Memphis
2002
University of Memphis
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
2002
University of Arkansas
1999
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2005
University of Tennessee
2002
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
1991
Brigham Young University
1988
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2003
University of Memphis
1999
University of Virginia School of Law
2000
University of North Carolina
1997
University of Mississippi School of Law
2007
University of Mississippi
2004
University of Mississippi
2003
Vanderbilt University Law School
1971
Vanderbilt University
1968
Vanderbilt University Law School
2005
Florida State University
2002
University of Kentucky College of Law
1972
University of Kentucky
1969
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2007
University of Memphis
2001
International Christian University
1998
Vanderbilt University Law School
1977
Vanderbilt University
1974
University of Tennessee College of Law
2004
University of Memphis
1997
St Louis Univ School of Law
2001
University of Kansas
1998
University of Georgia School of Law
2006
University of Georgia
2003
University of Georgia - School of Law
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
2007
Washington University
2004
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Memphis State University School of Law
Vanderbilt University
University of Mississippi School of Law
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
1994
Notre Dame University
1990
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
1994
Notre Dame University
1990
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Memphis State University School of Law
Law
Vanderbilt University
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
Law
1991
Brigham Young University
1988
Notre Dame Law School
Law
2002
Notre Dame University
Philosophy and Pre-medicine
1998
Vanderbilt University Law School
Law
1977
Vanderbilt University
1974
Vanderbilt University Law School
Law
2006
Rhodes College
2002
Georgetown University Law Center
Law
2007
Tulane University
2000
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
2007
Washington University
2004
University of Mississippi School of Law
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
2005
University of Tennessee
2002
New York University School of Law
Taxation
2008
Vanderbilt University Law School
Law
2007
Rhodes College
Accounting
2004
Southern Methodist University
Finance
2002
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
2006
Belmont University
1999
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
2006
University of Memphis
2002
University of Mississippi School of Law
Law
2004
University of Mississippi
Managerial Finance
2001
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
Law
2002
University of Arkansas
1999
Vanderbilt University Law School
Law
1971
Vanderbilt University
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
1987
University of Memphis
1980
University of Georgia School of Law
Law
2006
University of Georgia
2003
University of Georgia - School of Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Law
2008
University of Memphis
2004
St Louis Univ School of Law
Law
2001
University of Kansas
1998
University of Mississippi School of Law
Law
2007
University of Mississippi
Tax
2004
University of Mississippi
Accounting
2003
University of Tennessee College of Law
Law
1988
University of Tennessee
Business Administration
1985
Vanderbilt University Law School
Law
2005
Florida State University
2002
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
2007
University of Memphis
Business
2001
International Christian University
1998
Memphis State University School of Law
Law
1992
Louisiana State University
1989
University of Tennessee College of Law
Law
2000
Washington and Lee University
History
1997
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Law
1990
College of William and Mary
1986
Christian Brothers University
1992
University of Virginia School of Law
Law
1987
University of the South
1984
University of Kentucky College of Law
Law
1972
University of Kentucky
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
Law
2001
University of Arkansas
1998
University of Tennessee College of Law
Law
1984
University of Tennessee
1981
University of Tennessee College of Law
Law
2004
University of Memphis
1997
University of Virginia School of Law
Law
1971
University of Virginia
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Law
2003
University of Memphis
English Literature
1999
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
Law
2000
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
1996
University of Mississippi
University of Mississippi School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
Law
2000
University of North Carolina
1997
University of Virginia School of Law
Law
2002
Georgetown University
American Studies
1998
Associations & Affiliations
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section
Member
American Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
Order of the Coif
Member
American Health Lawyers Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Treasurer
Memphis Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Director
Order of the Coif
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
MPactMemphis
Founding Board Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Lawyers Journal Club of Memphis
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
Federal Bar Association (Memphis Mid-South chapter)
Member
Defense Research Institute
Member
Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court
Member
Federal Bar Association (Memphis Mid-South chapter)
President
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Georgia
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Inns of Court
Member
Kentucky Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Board of Directors
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Banking Law Committee, Lender Liability Subcommittee
Co-chair
National Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
Memphis Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
Board of Directors
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Federal Regulation of Securities Committee
Member
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
Member
Memphis Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Board Member
American Bar Association
Member
Arkansas Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Real Estate Section
Member
Memphis Bar Association, Real Estate/Environmental Section
Vice-Chair
Christian Legal Society
President
National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Corporate Counsel Section
Chairman
Tennessee Bar Association, Business Law Section
Chairman
Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Business Corporation Act Revision Committee
Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Special Committee on Opinion Standards
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Florida Bar
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association, Diversity Committee
Co-chair
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
American Bar Association, Commercial and Consumer Financial Services Committee
Member
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Order of the Coif
Member
Shelby County Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
National Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
American Health Lawyers Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Memphis Bar Association, Business Law Section
Co-chair
Publications
Bass, Berry & Sims Alert
2013
95 Geo. L.J. 781
House of the Setting Sun: New Orleans, Katrina, and the Role of Historic Preservation Laws in Emergency Circumstances
2006
Memphis Business Journal
Recent Trends in Alternative Fee Arrangements
2013
Washington and Lee Law Review
Statutes of Limitation for Section 10 (b) and Rule 10b-5: A New Proposal for Uniformity
1989
ABA's Probate & Property
Management and Governance of Real Estate Joint Ventures - Avoiding Surprises and Resolving Conflict in Tough Times
2009
American Bar Association Probate and Property Journal
The Economics of Real Estate Joint Ventures
2007
Tennessee Bar Journal
The New Shape of LLC Law
2005
Tennessee Bar Journal
Fiduciary Duties of LLC Members
2004
Memphis Bar Association Bar Journal
Community Reinvestment Credit under the PILOT Program
2003
University of Memphis Law Review
Professional Responsibility---Doe v. Doe: Free Speech Rights Violated by Requiring Confidentiality of Attorney Misconduct Allegations
2005
Memphis Business Journal
"Securities Litigation: Lawsuits Involving Fraud Must Be Accompanied By Intent To Deceive
2008
Tennessee Bankers Magazine
Wallace v. National Bank of Commerce Bank Service Fee Litigation
1995
Memphis Business Journal
Litigation Report: Intent to Deceive in Securities Litigation
University of Memphis Law Review
Criminal Law – United States v. Chriswell: The Sixth Circuit Holds Sentence Enhancements For Unduly Influencing a Minor to Engage in Sexual Conduct Inapplicable When the ‘Victim’ Is an Undercover Officer
2007
Thomson Reuters
Michael Brady Provides Thomson Reuters' News & Insight With an Overview of Changes to the 2011 FINRA Know-Your-Customer and Suitability Rules
2011
Speaking Engagements
Legacy Wealth Management Lunch n Learn
2014
Annual Meeting
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Drafting LLC Operating Agreements
Bench Bar Conference
Representing a Client in a Business Divorce
Tennessee Bar Association Seminar
Understanding the New LLC Act
CLE Seminar
Considering Arbitration? The Importance of a Well-Tailored Arbitration Agreement
2014
Securities Law Seminar
Securities Litigation: Recent Developments
Services offered
Corporate Law Attorney
Real Estate Lawyer