Atty. Lisa A. Krupicka

Atty. Lisa A. Krupicka

LISA A. KRUPICKA is a member of the law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, in Memphis, where she heads the firm’s Labor and Employment Law group.

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About Lisa A. Krupicka at a glance

Lisa A. Krupicka is a employment and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1986) and Rhodes College (BA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • LISA A. KRUPICKA is a member of the law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC, in Memphis, where she heads the firm’s Labor and Employment Law group
  • She received her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Rhodes College, and her J.D. degree, with high honors, from Duke University where she was a member of the Duke Law Journal and the Order of the Coif
  • From 1986 to 1987, she was law clerk to the Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons (then United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, now Judge of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals)
  • She has served two terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Memphis Bar Association and is the past Chair of the MBA Labor and Employment Law Section
  • She has been named one of the top 100 attorneys in Tennessee and one of the top 50 lawyers in Memphis by Mid-South Super Lawyers and a Mid-South Super Lawyer in Labor & Employment since 2009
  • She has been named a “Mover and Shaker” in Memphis employment law by the Memphis Business Quarterly since 2010, and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America in the area of Labor & Employment Law since 2011
  • Ms. Krupicka was made a Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers in 2011
  • In 2016, she was named a leader in the field of Labor & Employment Law in Tennessee by Chambers USA

Practice Areas Explained

Lisa A. Krupicka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lisa A. Krupicka handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 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 Lisa A. Krupicka

Where is Lisa A. Krupicka's law office located?
Lisa A. Krupicka's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lisa A. Krupicka handle?
Lisa A. Krupicka focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did Lisa A. Krupicka go to law school?
Lisa A. Krupicka earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (BA, 1983).
How can I contact Lisa A. Krupicka for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lisa A. Krupicka received?
Lisa A. Krupicka's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers - Top 100 lawyers in Tennessee.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1986
BA
Rhodes College
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers - Top 100 lawyers in Tennessee
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers - Top 50 Lawyers in Memphis
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Mover and Shaker" in Employment Law - Memphis Business Quarterly
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Memphis)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Memphis)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Memphis)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Memphis)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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