Atty. Mark Griffee
Mark Griffee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Mark, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN
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About Mark Griffee at a Glance
Mark Griffee is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee PC. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Griffee
- Mark Griffee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Mark, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2019
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Griffee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Griffee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Construction Law in Memphis
Mark Griffee is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Memphis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Mark Griffee is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Mark Griffee
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 Mark Griffee's practice in the field of business, construction, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, construction, and litigation, Mark Griffee 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 Mark Griffee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Griffee Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark Griffee 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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