Charles F. (Chip) Morrow

Charles F. (Chip) Morrow is a seasoned litigator at Butler Snow LLP, based in the Memphis office. He concentrates his practice in pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare litigation, defending clients in multidistrict litigation, mass torts, and complex individual claims nationwide. He also handles matters involving trucking and transportation liability.

Chip Morrow earned his J.D. from the University of Louisville, where he served on the Journal of Family Law, and holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Kentucky. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi and is listed as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 General Civil Mediator.

With over three decades of litigation experience, Chip has served as lead and coordinating counsel in high-stakes drug and device litigation. His experience includes defending cases involving statins, hormone therapy, and testosterone replacement, as well as representing clients in commercial disputes and intellectual property cases.

Chip has led defense efforts in landmark cases such as In re: Propecia® Litigation and Powell v. Janssen Pharmaceuticals in the Topamax® series. He also assists national trial teams and handles expert witness development, depositions, and settlement strategy in mass tort proceedings across jurisdictions.

Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America®, Super Lawyers®, and The Legal 500 U.S., Chip is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and known for his strategic litigation approach. He has also authored legal publications and frequently lectures on federal civil procedure and pharmaceutical defense litigation trends.

In addition to his courtroom advocacy, Charles F. (Chip) Morrow is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the American Bar Association, and various local bar associations. He is also a fellow of the Memphis Bar Foundation. His comprehensive litigation background and leadership in national product liability cases position him as a go-to defense counsel in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Butler Snow LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, International Association of Defense Counsel
• Member, The Mississippi Bar
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Memphis Bar Association
• Fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation

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Education

• University of Louisville
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kentucky
  BBA in Finance

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