R. Grattan Brown, Jr.

Grattan Brown, Jr. is a Tennessee attorney who advises clients on corporate & business transactions, real estate, secured lending, regulatory, and transportation matters. His work supports businesses, lenders, and organizations facing important transactions, compliance questions, and operational decisions. He helps clients review risks, structure agreements, and address legal concerns with practical judgment. His experience as counsel and board member gives clients steady guidance in complex business matters and important decisions.

Brown earned his B.A. from Vanderbilt University. He also earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University. His education built a strong foundation in legal research, business analysis, writing, and professional judgment. He uses that background to explain corporate, banking, finance, lending, and commercial issues in clear terms. This guidance helps clients understand their obligations, evaluate options, and make informed choices before transactions, negotiations, or governance decisions proceed with confidence.

Brown has concentrated his career in corporate, banking, and commercial law. He previously served as general counsel to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority and was a board member of National Commerce Financial Corporation before its merger with SunTrust Banks. These roles strengthened his understanding of governance, finance, regulated operations, and institutional decision-making. His experience helps clients manage legal duties, business relationships, and strategic matters.

Grattan Brown, Jr. is admitted to practice in Tennessee and has earned recognition for corporate law, banking, and finance work. His honors include Best Lawyers recognition, Memphis corporate law lawyer of the year recognition, fellowship in the Memphis Bar Foundation, and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Through business counseling, lending guidance, and governance support, he helps clients protect interests and move forward with confidence in complex commercial matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Glankler Brown, PLLC
• Member, Memphis-Shelby County Bar Association
• Fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Vanderbilt University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor Arts (BA)

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