Attorney
Chris Patterson
8001 Centerview Parkway, Suite 103 
901.372.5003 
CPatterson@pattersonbray.com 
Avvo Reviews Focused, personal representation for Tennessee families and businesses, with offices in Nashville and Memphis.
" alt=""> I know that our success is a direct result of our approach. We know that clients hire us to get a specific outcome and to get it as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Nobody likes talking to lawyers, and everyone hates paying lawyers. But in my experience, people are fully willing to stay engaged with their lawyer if they are seeing results.
Our business clients want their deals closed, quickly and effectively, without any loose ends. Our estate planning clients want their goals met through a plan that they understand and one that is completed on their timeline. Our family law clients want relief from their uncertainty and want it to happen immediately. And our injury clients want to be paid for their injuries.
All of this happens by us being hyper focused on the result. Billable hours aren’t a measure of success for a law firm. Repeat clients are.
EDUCATION
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Bachelor of Science
- University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee, Bachelor of Arts
- University of Memphis School of Law, Memphis, Tennessee J.D.
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Board of Trustees, University of Tennessee (Appointed by Governor Bill Lee)
- Board of Trustees, St. George’s Independent School
- Former Director, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (Appointed by Governor Bill Lee)
- Fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation
- Memphis/Shelby County University of Tennessee Alumni Association Board Member
- Former Member, Shelby County Republican Party Steering Committee
- Memphis Bar Association Leadership Forum
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation and Municipal Law)
- Memphis Shelby County Charter Commissioner (Appointed by Mayor Wharton)
- Former Member, Memphis Harding Academy President’s Advisory Counsel
- Former Member, Freed-Hardeman University President’s Advisory Counsel
- Named Rising Star in Construction Litigation in Law and Politics
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Tennessee Bar Association
- Member, Memphis Bar Association
- Member, National Crime Victim Bar Association
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Attorney, Patterson Bray
- Law Clerk to the Shelby County Criminal Court Judges
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Extensive experience in representing sellers and buyers in small and medium sized businesses sales.
- Served as City Attorney for multiple cities and towns in West Tennessee.
- Successfully represented newly established municipal school system throughout all aspects of creation, initial development and commencement of operations.
- Successfully represented local governmental entity through trial overturning invalid special election.
- Successfully represented mayoral candidate through trial overturning invalid municipal election.
- Successfully negotiated funding partnership between local government and banking institutions to address post-2008 development crisis.
- Extensive experience representing Plaintiffs in catastrophic injury and death cases resulting in multiple seven figure recoveries.
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Tennessee
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Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve had an outstanding experience with this firm across multiple needs, including trust document creation and forming an LLC. From start to finish, they were professional and proactive. They made sure we understood every step of the process and checked in to confirm our preferences, as well as offering thoughtful alternatives whenever something didn’t feel like a good fit. That level of communication and attention to detail is rare. Every interaction built confidence that we were in the right hands. They not only handled the legal work effectively, but also made the entire process feel manageable and well-guided. We cannot recommend them highly enough and will absolutely continue using them in the future.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attorney Judith Denham and her legal assistant, Gaby Wright, made a great team in creating a trust for me. Judith explained everything in a clear, cohesive way and set up a trust in a timely manner. She gave me a binder for my trust with all the legal paperwork sectioned off in tabs so I can find things easily. When I had questions, Judith and Gaby were responsive and helpful. I give them my highest recommendation.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am so pleased with my new relationship with Judith Dunham and her fantastic team! They helped me create a Trust and end of life documents that I understand and feel very comfortable with. It’s a relief to have this life task well updated and I’m very grateful to Judith, Gabby and the whole team! If you’re looking for very professional, reliable assistance with these type documents, they are wonderful!Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This website was clear and easy to navigate. It does a good job of explaining services and further supports itself with testimonials.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a few (what I would consider) silly questions to ask the legal team at Patterson Bray PLLC. Having very little knowledge of the situation I needed clarity on, I had no idea what to expect. I was met with nothing but professionalism and warmth from attorney Rachel Meadows. She gave me information I didn’t even remotely consider, and my questions were thoroughly answered without judgement. She could have certainly given me less detailed responses, but I felt that she genuinely cared about my situation, and appreciated her taking me seriously. I’m extremely impressed with the service I received from this law firm and will happily recommend it.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After bringing up my specific legal issue, I was quickly and throughly informed on how to get started with hiring an attorney as well as informed on whether or not I have a claim to begin with. They answered all of my questions professionally to a point that I feel extremely satisfied with using their services.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very clearly explained their pricing structure. Rachel was wonderful to speak with.Posted on GoogleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carlisle Dale was very helpful with Estate Planning; outlined strategy, estimates and followed-up promptly with well organized deliverables. Thank you!
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