Atty. Les Jones
Les Jones and his team have recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts over the course of his 30+year career. Focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation.
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 38+ Years Experience
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About Les Jones at a Glance
Les Jones is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1988). Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1988). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Memphis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Les Jones
- Les Jones and his team have recovered over $100 million in settlements and verdicts over the course of his 30+year career
- Focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation
- Mr. Jones and his partners have assisted countless families and individuals in navigating the recovery of their personal losses
- A fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America has named him “Lawyer of the Year” three times, a Top 100 Super Lawyer in Tennessee and a Top 50 Super Lawyer for over 15 years
Practice Areas Explained
Les Jones's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Les Jones handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Medical Malpractice in Memphis
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Les Jones is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
Personal Injury in Memphis
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.
Les Jones is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Les Jones
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 Les Jones's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Les Jones brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Les Jones 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 Les Jones attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Les Jones Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Les Jones has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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