Atty. B. Percy Magness

Atty. B. Percy Magness

B. Percy Magness is a lawyer practicing corporation law, agricultural law, employee benefits law.

Memphis Memphis 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (901) 525-8721 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About B. Percy Magness at a glance

B. Percy Magness is a employment, business, and agriculture attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1966). Educated at Vanderbilt University (LL.B., 1965) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1962). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • B. Percy Magness is a lawyer practicing corporation law, agricultural law, employee benefits law
  • B. Percy received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • B. Percy practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

B. Percy Magness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases B. Percy Magness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

B. Percy Magness is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

B. Percy Magness is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

B. Percy Magness is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about B. Percy Magness

Where is B. Percy Magness's law office located?
B. Percy Magness's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does B. Percy Magness handle?
B. Percy Magness focuses on employment, business, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has B. Percy Magness practiced law?
B. Percy Magness has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did B. Percy Magness go to law school?
B. Percy Magness earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (A.B., 1962).
How can I contact B. Percy Magness for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Vanderbilt University
- 1965
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1966

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