J. William Pierce, Jr.
Recognized since 2007
Memphis, Tennessee
Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Securitization and Structured Finance Law
J. William Pierce, Jr. is a Member of the firm and is in the Real Estate, Secured Lending and Banking Practice Group. Mr. Pierce concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial real estate, secured lending, and other business transactions.
In the area of commercial real estate, Mr. Pierce represents developers of office buildings, shopping centers, warehouse properties and all other types of real estate. He is experienced in the leasing of real estate, including the representation of both landlords and tenants. In addition, Mr. Pierce is very active in the representation of commercial lenders involving real estate transactions and other secured and unsecured credit facilities.
He is an approved attorney for Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Chicago Title Insurance Company and First American Title Insurance Company.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
In the area of commercial real estate, Mr. Pierce represents developers of office buildings, shopping centers, warehouse properties and all other types of real estate. He is experienced in the leasing of real estate, including the representation of both landlords and tenants. In addition, Mr. Pierce is very active in the representation of commercial lenders involving real estate transactions and other secured and unsecured credit facilities.
He is an approved attorney for Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Chicago Title Insurance Company and First American Title Insurance Company.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
- Represented multiple lenders in multiple credit facilities in an aggregate amount in excess of $50,000,000.00 to a cell tower developer throughout the United States
- Have represented Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. in connection with its real estate and other acquisitions for a period of twenty (20) years plus
- Represented multinational corporations in an asset and stock sale transaction
- Frequently represent lenders in large construction loan facilities and other secured transactions Represented lenders in commercial real estate workouts and restructuring transactions
Contact & Links
Location
- 6000 Poplar Avenue, Suite 400
Memphis, TN 38119
Education
- Mercer University, J.D., graduated 1982
- Washington and Lee University, BA, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association
- Georgia, State Bar of Georgia
Affiliations
- Emmanuel Episcopal Center - Board Member
- Georgia Bar Association - Member
- Memphis Bar Association - Member
- Planting Faith Ministries - Chairman of the Board
- Tennessee Bar Association - Member
Headquarters:
Memphis, Tennessee
28 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
5 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Real Estate Law, Memphis (2025)
- Real Estate Law, Memphis (2020)
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law, Memphis (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Real Estate Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Special Focus:
- Commercial
- Contract
- Development
- Finance
- Industrial
- Lending
- Office Buildings
- Real Property Law
- Residential and Commercial Mortgages
- Shopping Center Transactions
- Tax Certiorari
- Title Matters
- Transactions
Awards:
- The Best Lawyers In America, securitization & structured finance law, real estate law
Publications
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