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Steven H. McCleskey concentrates his practice in the areas of individual estate planning, business succession planning for closely held family businesses and estate administration. He also works extensively in the areas of tax law, tax planning, tax litigation and business law, including mergers and acquisitions.. He is a designated ACCREDITED ESTATE PLANNER®, achieving a graduate level specialization in estate planning awarded by the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils to recognize professionals who meet the stringent requirements of experience, knowledge, education, reputation and character.

Special Needs Planning and Elder Law.. CELA - Certified Elder Law Attorney.

Preston Wilson is a true Memphian. He has lived in Memphis, TN all his life, except for the ten years he was away in college at Vanderbilt, law school at Ole Miss and the U.S. Army JAG Corps. Preston Wilson opened up his own office in 1978 and practiced in two other firms before becoming a founding member of Gotten, Wilson, Savory and Beard in 1995. Preston now practices with MBB - McNabb, Bragorgos & Burgess, PPLC and is a firm believer that estate planning is more about people planning than financial or tax planning. He understands that your values are just as important as your assets and valuables. Preston will listen to you carefully and communicate effectively so you understand what's going on every step of the way.

Paul R. Lawler practices in the areas of business law, civil litigation, tax, wills and probate, estate planning, and corporate law. Paul is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).. Mr. Lawler’s background in tax and accounting was followed by litigation immersion leading to a renaissance, “cross-over” practice. Cases have included defense of title to property, riparian rights, condemnation/eminent domain proceedings, personal injury (motor vehicle and slip & fall accidents), estate litigation, federal tax court litigation, state sales tax litigation, civil rights actions, shareholder derivative suits, and complex business litigation. Business experience encompasses the purchase or sale of private companies and representing clients involved in construction, manufacturing, packaging, and drainage industries as independent counsel. As a CPA (inactive), Mr. Lawler routinely interacts with clients’ CEOs, CFOs, independent CPAs, and can provide efficient, responsive, support to in-house legal counsel. Areas of concentration include wills, probate, tax, estate planning, and family business succession strategies as well as the resolution of civil tax controversies involving innocent spouse claims, trust fund liability, and estate tax audits.. Mr. Lawler has been involved for over thirty years with the Memphis Civitan Club, a civic organization dedicated to helping children with challenges. He is a member of various professional organizations including the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Society of CPAs, and American Institute of CPAs. He enjoys golf but he needs more practice.

Matt Brinner concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and business transactions, leasing and secured lending, as well as commercial property tax appeals. He works with private companies and their owners in connection with the formation, structuring, and representation of various business entities, including other business-related transactions such as asset and stock-based acquisitions and dispositions. Matt represents numerous property owners, developers, landlords, tenants and other participants in connection with residential and commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, developments, condominium conversions and commercial leasing transactions (including office, retail and industrial).  He also works with borrowers and lenders in all areas of secured lending, including business and real estate financed transactions and foreclosures.

Kevin C. Cox concentrates his practice in the areas of business transactions, estate planning, trust, probate, taxation and general business law.

I am Memphis-based attorney Mike Parham. Parham Estate Law was founded on the belief that all clients deserve a high level of attention and something more than just a cookie-cutter estate plan. Some of the larger firms are focused on maximizing the number of clients they serve; my goal is to maximize the level of service I deliver to my clients. People come to my office with the goal of securing their family’s future; I believe that requires more than simply filling out forms.

I am committed to being a public servant within my community. I will strive to use my law license for the greater good of others. The legal profession is a noble one; one rooted in high ethical standards and candor which I will always maintain.. Greetings! As a licensed attorney, I am committed to being a positive role model to others and always having the utmost level of professionalism. As a native Memphian, I hope to make a lasting impact on my community as an advocate for the underrepresented and disadvantaged. As I journey through my legal career, I hope to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Finally, a quote from the late Charles Hamilton Houston, "A lawyer is either a social engineer or a parasite to society." I choose the former.

BA   Emory University and Rhodes College   1975. JD    University of Memphis School of Law  1978. LLM   Emory University School of Law   1979. Admitted to TN Supreme Court  1978. US District Court    1979. US Tax Court   1980. AV Rated in Martindale Hubbelll Legal Directory. Named Top Wealth Manager in estate planning, business planning, and taxation in Memphis Magazine

Advising clients on estate planning, wealth transfer, business succession, gift planning and charitable planning. Counseling clients on estate plan design and implementation. Volunteering with Tennessee Access to Justice providing pro bono estate planning to indigent clients and with the Tennessee Wills For Heroes Program providing pro bono estate planning to emergency and first responders.