Atty. Jerry O. Potter
Jerry O. Potter is a Memphis, Tennessee attorney with more than four decades of experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution .
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Jerry O. Potter is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Harris Shelton PLLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (1976). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 1975) and The University of Tennessee at Martin (—, 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jerry O. Potter is a Memphis, Tennessee attorney with more than four decades of experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution
- At Harris Shelton PLLC, his work has included representing clients in Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants matters, as well as assisting parties in resolving complex disputes through mediation
- His approach to the practice of law centers on preparation, careful attention to detail, and thoughtful evaluation of each case
- After more than 40 years as a trial lawyer, Jerry focuses significant time on mediation
- As a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed mediator, he has mediated more than 3,000 civil cases since 1997, working with attorneys and parties to help them evaluate issues, explore options, and reach resolutions that fit the circumstances of their disputes
- Jerry has received a number of professional recognitions during his career
- He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list, including recognition as “Lawyer of the Year for Memphis.” He has also been included in the Super Lawyers list and recognized among the Top 100 Tennessee attorneys in the Mid-South since 2006
- Based in Memphis, Jerry continues to work with clients and attorneys throughout Tennessee through his practice with Harris Shelton PLLC, providing litigation insight and mediation services informed by decades of courtroom experience
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Jerry O. Potter is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Jerry O. Potter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
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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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