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For over 20 years, Patterson Bray has guided Tennessee families and businesses through estate planning, business, family, and injury law.

Last Updated: Aug 13, 2026

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Tennessee Law Firm

Patterson Bray PLLC has assembled a unique team of highly trained and experienced professionals who offer a diverse yet complementary range of services. Our clients depend on us to be their strategic partners and advisors, whether they face a valuable opportunity or a complex challenge or dispute.

We are in the business of solving problems, and we relish that role. We provide cost-effective solutions and deliver client satisfaction through extraordinary service and commitment. We listen to our clients and formulate strategies and solutions tailored to their unique needs and goals.

Patterson Bray offers services in connection with business and commercial litigation, personal injury, automobile accidents, medical and legal malpractice, products liability, wrongful death, construction litigation and lien disputes, and government relations/public policy. Our attorneys also practice in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, asset protection planning, charitable planned giving, trust administration, and business succession and taxes.

We also focus on a wide range of personal injury cases in Memphis and Nashville, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death cases, workplace injuries, construction accidents, product liability, and insurance disputes. We represent families and individuals who have suffered spine and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, closed head injury, scarring, paralysis, quadriplegia, paraplegia, bed sores, and wrong-site surgery. We handle medical malpractice claims including pharmacy errors, chiropractor malpractice, birth injuries, nursing home negligence/abuse, and hospital negligence.

Behind that work is a group of attorneys with deep roots in Tennessee and more than 20 years of combined courtroom and counseling experience. Managing Partner Chris Patterson concentrates on business transactions, catastrophic personal injury, and litigation, and was appointed by Governor Bill Lee to the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees. Larry Bray and Lindsay Jones lead the firm’s estate planning and asset protection practice, Will Patterson handles tort, commercial, and construction litigation, and Austin Rainey heads the family law division, where he has been recognized by Best Lawyers. Together, they give clients access to a full range of counsel under one roof.

With offices in Memphis and Nashville, Patterson Bray serves clients throughout Tennessee and Mississippi, from the Mid-South to Middle Tennessee. We offer free consultations for personal injury and estate planning matters, and we answer our phones 24 hours a day, because the questions that matter most rarely wait for business hours. Whatever brings you to our firm, you will work directly with attorneys who take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain language, and stand with you from the first conversation through the final resolution. More than two decades in, that approach still defines us, and it is why clients across the Mid-South return to Patterson Bray and refer the people they care about most.

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   Nancy Wallace 
 15 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you are looking to do estate planning, go with Patterson Bray! They are excellent to deal with!
  
 
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   Cheryl Adkins 
 16 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We loved the staff at Patterson Bray.  Everyone was very professional.  Judith was very thorough and explained everything extremely well.  We would recommend Patterson Bray to anyone.
  
 
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   Hailey Wade 
 40 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Patterson Bray PLLC did an excellent job with my grandmother's estate planning, and made everything easy to understand! She recommended them to a friend who went and is also very satisfied with their services.
  
 
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   Deb Clark 
 45 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My experience with this firm, particularly Judith Denham has been truly exceptional.  From the consultation to the finish, the attention to detail, listening and responding to my needs.  My documents were completed timely and professionally.  I highly recommend Patterson Bray.
  
 
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   Tanya White 
 45 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. PattersonBray Estate Planning was an incredible firm to work with setting up our Trust. Judith Denham was thorough, very smart, and personable as she patiently explained each part.  Gabby put together  a very professional beautiful binder for us to have, and has answered questions we have had since  then. I am so glad they were recommended to us, and we had them to walk us through this procedure.
  
 
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   Charmaine Sego 
 46 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Patterson Bray did a great job with my mother's trust.
  
 
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   Phil Chamberlain 
 62 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Patterson Bray PLLC - first class lawyers.
  
 
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   Catherine McGee 
 82 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Heath Taylor was a genuine joy to work with during my divorce: straight forward, professional, and knowledgeable. I do hope I never have the need to acquire more legal help, but if I do, he'll be my first call. Thank you for everything, Heath!!
  
 
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   Marva Johnson 
 88 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I FOUND PATTERSON BRAY AND JUDITH DENHAM TO BE PROFESSIONAL, VERY THOROUGH, AND PERSONAL. I DID NOT FEEL LIKE A CLIENT, BUT A PERSON. I AM SO IMPRESSED WITH THEM, ESPECIALLY JUDITH AND GABBY. VERY GRATEFUL FOR ASSISTANCE.
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   Pam Nicole 
 89 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We set up a trust with Judith, at Patterson Bray and we received excellent service. Everything was explained thoroughly and everyone was very friendly and professional. I would definitely use her and the firm again, if needed.

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