Atty. Edward H. Burrell III

Atty. Edward H. Burrell III

Edward Burrell is a member of the Business & Corporate Services Group in the firm's Nashville office. Edward has a broad transactional practice with experience in a variety of industries.

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About Edward H. Burrell III at a glance

Edward H. Burrell III is a business and m&a attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Stites & Harbison PLLC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, State Bar. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 2001) and The University of Tennessee (B.S., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Edward Burrell is a member of the Business & Corporate Services Group in the firm's Nashville office. Edward has a broad transactional practice with experience in a variety of industries. He has extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, due diligence, entity formation and governance, private equity transactions, corporate finance, equity owner disputes and commercial contracts. Edward's experience with commercial contracts includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating various supply chain contracts and bid contracts and related terms and conditions for the purchase and supply of goods, services and raw materials. Edward also acts as an outside general counsel advising clients on a variety of legal issues.

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

  • The Corporate Transparency Act: Is Your Business Prepared For Sweeping New Federal Reporting Requirements?, with Brian A. Cromer , William M. Joseph (Bill) , and Alison M. Zeitlin, Stites & Harbison Client Alert, October 12, 2023

More Than Stites & Harbison

Mr. Burrell served as a member of the board of directors of CASA Nashville from 2009-2015. He enjoys traveling, live music, cheering on the Nashville Predators, and playing softball in his free time.

Practice Areas Explained

Edward H. Burrell III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward H. Burrell III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Nashville 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 Edward H. Burrell III

Where is Edward H. Burrell III's law office located?
Edward H. Burrell III's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Stites & Harbison PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward H. Burrell III handle?
Edward H. Burrell III focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Edward H. Burrell III go to law school?
Edward H. Burrell III earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1998).
How can I contact Edward H. Burrell III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Edward H. Burrell III received?
Edward H. Burrell III's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships).

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 2001
B.S.
The University of Tennessee
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2009-11)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, State Bar

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