Atty. Mark Griffee
Mark Griffee concentrates his practice in the areas of general civil litigation, including business, commercial, construction and personal injury litigation; insurance defense and coverage counsel, including general liability, employment, life, professional liability, reinsurance, ERISA and workers’ compensation (claims and premium dispute resolution); as well as computer intellectual property and health care service transactions and litigation. A veteran litigator, AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr.
Commercial and Civil Litigation including Medical and other Professional Liability Defense & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 46+ Years Experience
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About Mark Griffee at a Glance
Mark Griffee is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1980) and Arkansas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Western District of (2013). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Rhodes College (B.A. Political, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memphis (Member, Sections on: Litigation Employment ADR), Tennessee (Member, Sections on: Litigation Employment ADR) and American (Member, Torts and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Griffee
- Mark Griffee concentrates his practice in the areas of general civil litigation, including business, commercial, construction and personal injury litigation
- insurance defense and coverage counsel, including general liability, employment, life, professional liability, reinsurance, ERISA and workers’ compensation (claims and premium dispute resolution)
- as well as computer intellectual property and health care service transactions and litigation
- A veteran litigator, AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Griffee directs the firm’s employment law practice as lead counsel in matters with the NLRB, EEOC, Tennessee Human Rights Commission and litigation in both federal and state courts in Tennessee and Arkansas and with the firm’s other attorneys licensed in Mississippi, Missouri and throughout the entire Mid-South Region
- His experience, particularly with regard to reinsurance, is international in scope, including discovery proceedings both in England and on the European continent
- He was recognized in the 1994 prior editions of International Who’s Who
- He has represented both local government and private business entities with regard to the acquisition of multi-million dollar purchases of computer hardware and software
- He has also represented home health agencies and medical provider groups with regard to acquisitions, mergers and sales of practice groups, hospitals and related entities
- Mr. Griffee received his B.A. degree, with honors and distinction, in 1977 from Rhodes College and his J.D. degree in 1980 from Vanderbilt University School of Law
- Licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Arkansas, he is admitted to the Tennessee Supreme Court, Sixth and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeals, U.S
- Court of Claims and United States District Courts for the Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee
- Since 1997, he has been listed as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator in Civil cases and serves on the mediation panel of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- Mr. Griffee has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial - Litigation, 2019 - 2024
- recognized by Super Lawyers, Mid-South 2021-2022 and is a member of the American, Tennessee and Memphis Bar Associations
- He also serves as President of the Memphis East Rotary Club, 2017-2018
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.
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.
Mark Griffee is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Employment Law in Memphis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark Griffee is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark Griffee is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers Compensation in Memphis
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Mark Griffee is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 personal injury, employment, business, workers comp, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Griffee brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee and Arkansas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee U.S. District Court, Western District of, Mark Griffee can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and business, 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.
Case Types
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.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark Griffee directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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