Atty. David Leon Bourland
David Leon Bourland is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, business transactions and 1 other area of law. David received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Business Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 37+ Years Experience
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About David Leon Bourland at a Glance
David Leon Bourland is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor & Matthews, PLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1989) and Tax Court (1993). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D. University, 1989) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memphis and Tennessee Bar Associations. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Leon Bourland
- David Leon Bourland is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, business transactions and 1 other area of law
- David received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
- David practices at Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor & Matthews, PLC in Memphis, TN
Practice Areas Explained
David Leon Bourland's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Leon Bourland handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Probate in Memphis
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Estate Planning & Probate in Memphis
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David Leon Bourland is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Leon Bourland is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Tax Law in Memphis
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
David Leon Bourland is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 venue, 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Memphis Choose David Leon Bourland
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Leon Bourland's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Leon Bourland brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and Tax Court, David Leon Bourland can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and business, David Leon Bourland can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means David Leon Bourland attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Leon Bourland Handles in Memphis
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