Atty. W. Chris Harrison

Atty. W. Chris Harrison

W. Chris Harrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

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Profile Summary

About W. Chris Harrison at a glance

W. Chris Harrison is a employment and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W. Chris Harrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • W. Chris, who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

W. Chris Harrison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Chris Harrison handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

W. Chris Harrison is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

W. Chris Harrison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. Chris Harrison

Where is W. Chris Harrison's law office located?
W. Chris Harrison's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Chris Harrison handle?
W. Chris Harrison focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did W. Chris Harrison go to law school?
W. Chris Harrison earned their education at (J.D., 1997).
How can I contact W. Chris Harrison for a consultation?
You can contact W. Chris Harrison directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has W. Chris Harrison received?
W. Chris Harrison's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1997

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law
- 2026

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