Atty. R. Porter Feild
R. Porter Feild is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Real Estate Law.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN
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About R. Porter Feild at a Glance
R. Porter Feild is a personal injury, business, real estate, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Insurance (Memphis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About R. Porter Feild
- R. Porter Feild is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Real Estate Law
- R. Porter, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2018
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Porter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
R. Porter Feild's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Porter Feild 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.
R. Porter Feild is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.
R. Porter Feild is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real Estate Law in Memphis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
R. Porter Feild is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil Litigation in Memphis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
R. Porter Feild is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Insurance Law in Memphis
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
R. Porter Feild is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 R. Porter Feild
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 R. Porter Feild's practice in the field of personal injury, business, real estate, litigation, and insurance.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and real estate, R. Porter Feild 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 R. Porter Feild 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 R. Porter Feild Handles in Memphis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters R. Porter Feild 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 R. Porter Feild directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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