Atty. James E. "Jeb" Bailey III

Atty. James E. "Jeb" Bailey III

As a member and former Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Finance, Real Estate & Restructuring Group, Jeb works with companies and individuals in business reorganizations, litigation, workouts and bankruptcy proceedings.

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Profile Summary

About James E. "Jeb" Bailey III at a glance

James E. "Jeb" Bailey III is an attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practforg at Butler Snow LLP. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association, Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association, and Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1993) and Auburn University (BA, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis) (2024), and Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis) (2021). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

As a member and former Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Finance, Real Estate & Restructuring Group, Jeb works with companies and individuals in business reorganizations, litigation, workouts and bankruptcy proceedings

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Common questions about James E. "Jeb" Bailey III

Where is James E. "Jeb" Bailey III's law office located?
James E. "Jeb" Bailey III's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Butler Snow LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did James E. "Jeb" Bailey III go to law school?
James E. "Jeb" Bailey III earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (BA, 1990).
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What awards or recognition has James E. "Jeb" Bailey III receiandd?
James E. "Jeb" Bailey III's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis); Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis); Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis); Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis).

Education

J.D.
The University of Memphis
- 1993
BA
Auburn University
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Memphis)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
Arkansas, Arkansas Bar Association
Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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