Atty. John Richard Branson

Atty. John Richard Branson

John Richard Branson is a lawyer practicing commercial/business litigation, health care advocacy, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law. John received a degree from Ole Miss, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Memphis Memphis 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John Richard Branson at a glance

John Richard Branson is a Shareholder based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1984) and Mississippi (1984). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (JD, 1984) and Ole Miss (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Family Law Section, Intellectual Property Section, Litigation Section, TBA Members. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Richard Branson is a lawyer practicing commercial/business litigation, health care advocacy, intellectual property and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Ole Miss, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Branson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Richard Branson 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.

John Richard Branson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Richard Branson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Richard Branson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Richard Branson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Richard Branson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 John Richard Branson

Where is John Richard Branson's law office located?
John Richard Branson's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Branson handle?
John Richard Branson focuses on business, real estate, ip, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Richard Branson practiced law?
John Richard Branson has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Richard Branson go to law school?
John Richard Branson earned their education at (JD, 1984); (—).
How can I contact John Richard Branson for a consultation?
You can contact John Richard Branson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Richard Branson received?
John Richard Branson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

JD
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1984
Ole Miss
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1984
Mississippi
Admitted: 1984

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