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The top-ranked law firm in Tennessee is Burr & Forman LLP. Other leading Tennessee firms include Holland & Knight LLP, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, Stites & Harbison, PLLC, and FBT Gibbons LLP. Rankings are based on verified case outcomes, peer and client standing, depth of expertise, and annual editorial review by the Lexinter desk.
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Tennessee has a strong legal market with respected firms serving businesses, individuals, health care organizations, financial institutions, and public entities across the state. From Nashville and Memphis to Chattanooga and Knoxville, these firms offer guidance in litigation, corporate law, employment, real estate, health care, banking, estate planning, and regulatory matters. This guide to the top 15 law firms in Tennessee highlights trusted legal teams known for experience, client service, practical strategy, and strong advocacy. Whether you are managing a business challenge or facing a personal legal issue, this list provides a clear starting point.
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Burr & Forman LLP gives clients the strength of a century-old firm with the practical mindset of business advisors who understand regional and national markets. Founded in 1905, the firm has more than 370 attorneys serving clients across industries, including financial services, manufacturing, health care, food and beverage, construction, real estate, and corporate. Its attorneys handle litigation, labor and employment, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, public finance, tax, and regulatory matters, helping clients solve problems, manage risk, and move forward with confidence.
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Holland & Knight LLP is built for clients whose legal needs cross industries, jurisdictions, and business goals. Founded in 1968, the firm has grown into a global legal platform with approximately 2,200 attorneys practicing in more than 250 areas of law. It advises clients in litigation, corporate law, real estate, government, health care, finance, tax, public policy, private wealth, and regulatory matters. Known for deep industry knowledge and collaborative service, Holland & Knight helps businesses, governments, and individuals handle complex legal challenges with practical, strategic guidance.
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP brings more than 150 years of legal experience to clients seeking sophisticated counsel with a personal, responsive approach. Founded in 1870, the firm has more than 750 attorneys and serves clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. Its practices include litigation, construction, banking and financial services, health care, real estate, corporate law, government enforcement, intellectual property, labor and employment, tax, and product liability. Bradley is known for combining industry insight with practical legal strategy, helping businesses resolve disputes, complete transactions, and protect long-term interests.
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Stites & Harbison, PLLC brings nearly two centuries of legal experience to clients who need steady judgment and sophisticated representation. Founded in 1832, the firm is a full-service business and litigation law firm representing clients across the United States and internationally. Its attorneys handle corporate transactions, construction, real estate, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, health care, banking, environmental law, and regulatory matters. Known for practical counsel and strong advocacy, Stites & Harbison helps businesses, institutions, and individuals manage complex legal challenges with confidence.
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FBT Gibbons LLP is a newly combined national law firm serving clients operating in and investing in the middle market. Formed in 2026 through the combination of Frost Brown Todd and Gibbons, the firm has nearly 800 lawyers across 25 offices. It serves large companies, mid-sized businesses, startups, and investors in litigation, corporate law, finance, labor and employment, real estate, health care, intellectual property, public finance, tax, and regulatory matters. FBT Gibbons offers national scale, industry knowledge, and practical counsel for complex business needs.
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Polsinelli, founded in 1972, is an Am Law 100 firm built around collaboration, business insight, and client partnership. With offices across the United States, including Kansas City and St. Louis, the firm advises clients in health care, finance, real estate, technology, private equity, life sciences, corporate transactions, litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, bankruptcy, restructuring, and tax. Known for its “what a law firm should be” approach, Polsinelli helps businesses and institutions pursue opportunities, solve complex problems, and move forward with confidence.
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Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC is a Memphis law firm with a long-standing reputation for trusted counsel, civic leadership, and strong advocacy. Founded in 1904, the firm serves businesses, families, individuals, nonprofits, and public entities in litigation, business law, labor and employment, family law, estate planning, health care, real estate, municipal law, and mediation. Known for combining legal expertise with deep community roots, Burch Porter helps clients protect their interests, resolve disputes, plan wisely, and navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
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K&L Gates LLP offers the scale of a global law firm with the practical focus clients need for fast-moving legal and business challenges. Formed in 2007 through the combination of Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Nicholson Graham and Preston Gates & Ellis, the firm has lawyers across five continents. Its practices include corporate law, litigation, finance, intellectual property, labor and employment, energy, real estate, public policy, technology, tax, and regulatory matters. K&L Gates helps clients manage cross-border issues, complete transactions, resolve disputes, and pursue growth.
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Spencer Fane, founded in 1952, is a full-service law firm known for responsive counsel, practical strategy, and steady growth across the United States. The firm advises clients in corporate law, litigation, real estate, banking, employment, health care, education, energy, construction, insurance, tax, estate planning, and dispute resolution. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice, Spencer Fane focuses on understanding each client’s business, goals, and risks. Its attorneys help organizations and individuals make informed decisions, protect important interests, and move through legal challenges with clarity.
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Baker Donelson brings deep Southern roots and national reach to clients facing business, litigation, regulatory, and personal legal matters. Founded in 1888, the firm has grown into a large full-service law firm serving clients across health care, financial services, real estate, construction, labor and employment, government relations, intellectual property, tax, and corporate transactions. Its attorneys are known for practical problem-solving and client-focused service, helping businesses, institutions, and individuals manage risk, resolve disputes, complete deals, and respond effectively to changing legal and market demands.
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Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel P.C. is a Chattanooga-based law firm that combines regional insight with sophisticated legal service for businesses, families, and individuals. Founded in 1886, the firm advises clients in corporate law, litigation, health care, real estate, labor and employment, estate planning, tax, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and nonprofit matters. Known for practical guidance and long-term relationships, Chambliss helps clients plan strategically, solve problems, protect assets, and navigate important legal decisions with confidence, care, and a strong understanding of local and regional needs.
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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC gives clients the confidence to move through complex legal challenges with experienced, business-focused counsel. Founded in 1922, the firm is a nationally recognized law firm serving public companies, private businesses, health care organizations, private equity firms, and financial institutions. Its attorneys advise on litigation, investigations, corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, health care, securities, labor and employment, intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory matters. Known for strong client service and practical judgment, Bass Berry helps clients manage risk and pursue strategic growth.
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Butler Snow LLP is built around one clear promise: elevated legal service for clients facing important business and litigation decisions. Founded in 1954, the firm serves regional, national, and international clients through a broad platform covering business law, litigation, health care, financial services, construction, real estate, labor and employment, public finance, product liability, tax, and regulatory matters. With offices across the United States and abroad, Butler Snow combines depth, responsiveness, and practical strategy to help clients solve problems, defend claims, complete transactions, and move forward confidently.
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Glankler Brown, PLLC, brings Memphis roots and far-reaching legal capability to clients with business, litigation, and personal legal needs. Founded in 1918, the firm represents clients throughout the United States in matters involving commercial litigation, dispute resolution, bankruptcy, construction, banking and finance, employee benefits, environmental law, insurance, estate planning, public finance, securities, tax planning, corporate finance, venture capital, private equity, and real estate. Known for combining local commitment with broader regional and national reach, Glankler Brown helps clients address complex legal issues with practical, experienced guidance.
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Miller & Martin blends historic Southeastern roots with the reach clients need in today’s connected business world. Founded in 1867 in Chattanooga, the firm now serves clients from offices in Chattanooga, Nashville, Atlanta, and Charlotte. Its attorneys advise large international organizations, regional companies, entrepreneurs, and local businesses on corporate law, litigation, real estate, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, health care, intellectual property, tax, and regulatory matters. Through its World Law Group membership, Miller & Martin also gives clients access to trusted legal resources worldwide.
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Every firm in the Lexinter directory is reviewed using a consistent set of editorial criteria, helping ensure each ranking is clear, structured, and based on relevant information.
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Burr & Forman LLP is ranked as the leading law firm in Tennessee, recognized for its breadth of legal capabilities, experienced attorneys, and established reputation for advising businesses, institutions, and individuals on complex legal matters.
Each Tennessee law firm profile highlights key details to help you evaluate the firm, including its practice areas, office locations, featured attorneys, and notable achievements. Some profiles may also include additional information about the firm’s experience, services, and areas of focus.
Yes. The rankings include both established, full-service law firms and smaller boutique practices. Each firm is evaluated on factors such as experience, reputation, notable results, and depth of expertise, allowing users to compare a broad range of options.
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