Murray B. Wells

Murray B. Wells is a Memphis trial attorney at Wells & Associates, PLLC, representing individuals in civil and criminal litigation. His practice includes criminal defense, civil rights claims, wrongful death cases, and other serious lawsuits and disputes. He has represented high-profile musicians and professional athletes in a range of litigated matters. His civil rights work includes claims brought under Section 1983. He has tried cases before juries in multiple states and has secured substantial awards and settlements for clients.

Murray earned his B.F.A. from Westminster College. He later received his J.D. from the University of Arkansas. During law school, he served as president of the Student Bar Association. He was a finalist in the National Criminal Procedure Moot Court and received Best Overall Oralist honors in a moot court competition. He participated on the National Traveling Trial Advocacy Team and the National Traveling Moot Court Team.

Murray has significant experience defending clients facing serious criminal charges, including first-degree murder allegations. His federal criminal defense work includes service on the Criminal Justice Act panel for more than a decade. His civil practice has involved prominent wrongful death and civil rights matters that have received local and national media attention. He has appeared in the media to provide commentary on legal issues connected to his areas of experience.

Murray B. Wells has focused his career on representing individuals rather than corporations or insurance companies. He has served as a founding partner of his practice and its predecessor firms since 2002. His work combines extensive courtroom experience with representation in complex civil and criminal cases. His background includes jury trials across several jurisdictions, federal criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and high-stakes matters involving personal injury and wrongful death.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Wells and Associates, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• President, Student Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Arkansas
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Westminster College
  Bachelor of Fine Arts

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