Atty. Stephen C. Barton
Steve Barton is a shareholder in the Memphis office. He has a wide practice in civil litigation and has successfully tried cases in state and federal courts.
Architect, Engineer and Surveyor Professional Liability & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 38+ Years Experience
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About Stephen C. Barton at a Glance
Stephen C. Barton is a Shareholder based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1988), Tennessee (1989), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1995). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1988) and University of Mississippi (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of •Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers •Professional Liability Defense Federation Community Activities •Member of Memphis Heritage, Inc, •Member of West Tennessee Historical Society •Vestry Member, St, and John's Episcopal Church •On Board of Directors of Youth Leadership of Memphis. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen C. Barton
- Steve Barton is a shareholder in the Memphis office
- He has a wide practice in civil litigation and has successfully tried cases in state and federal courts
- He has defended claims involving professional liability, construction, workers’ compensation, premises liability, intellectual property and personal injury
- He has also defended criminal cases in state and federal courts
- He has argued cases before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and Supreme Court as well as the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Mr. Barton is the Co-Chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Group
- He has been an invited speaker for continuing professional education courses
- His topics have included professional and ethical guidelines for engineers and architects
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation •Listed in Super Lawyers •IADC Trial Academy Graduate •Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants •Former Chairman of Law Week COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES •Member of Memphis Heritage, Inc. •Member of West Tennessee Historical Society •Vestry Member, St. John’s Episcopal Church •On Board of Directors of Youth Leadership of Memphis
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen C. Barton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen C. Barton 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.
Stephen C. Barton is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Real Estate Law in Memphis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen C. Barton is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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.
Stephen C. Barton is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
Product Liability in Memphis
Stephen C. Barton is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Stephen C. Barton
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 Stephen C. Barton's practice in the field of personal injury, real estate, workers comp, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen C. Barton brings 38+ 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 Georgia, Tennessee, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, Stephen C. Barton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, real estate, and workers comp, Stephen C. Barton 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 Stephen C. Barton 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 Stephen C. Barton Handles in Memphis
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