Atty. Mark J. Grai
Alpha Chi; Phi Kappa Phi; Beta Gamma Sigma. Recipient: Corpus Juris Secundum Awards, 1985, 1986; American Jurisprudence Awards for Estate Planning, Agency and Partnership, Contracts I, Decedents Estates, Constitutional Law, Torts I, Procedure II, Torts II and Contracts II; Herbert Herff Law Scholarship, 1984-1985, 1985-1986.
Estate and Gift Taxation & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 40+ Years Experience
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About Mark J. Grai at a Glance
Mark J. Grai is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at The Winchester Law Firm. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, business, tax, estate tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1986). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 1986) and University of South Alabama (B.S., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memphis, Tennessee and American (Member, Probate Section) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark J. Grai
- Alpha Chi
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Beta Gamma Sigma
Recipient
- Corpus Juris Secundum Awards, 1985, 1986
- American Jurisprudence Awards for Estate Planning, Agency and Partnership, Contracts I, Decedents Estates, Constitutional Law, Torts I, Procedure II, Torts II and Contracts II
- Herbert Herff Law Scholarship, 1984-1985, 1985-1986
- Associate Editor, University of Memphis Law Review, 1985-1986
Author
- "Civil Procedure - Service of Summons and Complaint under State Law Subsequent to Attempted Services Under Rule 4(c)(2)(C)(ii)," University of Memphis Law Review, Volume 14, No. 4, pg. 565
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Cecil C. Humphrey School of Law, University of Memphis, 1987-1989
Practice Areas Explained
Mark J. Grai's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. Grai handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Probate in Memphis
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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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Tax Law in Memphis
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Estate & Gift Tax in Memphis
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Civil Litigation in Memphis
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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 J. Grai
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 J. Grai's practice in the field of probate, business, tax, estate tax, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark J. Grai brings 40+ 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 probate, business, and tax, Mark J. Grai 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 J. Grai 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 J. Grai Handles in Memphis
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