PATTERSON BRAY - Key Persons
Andrea joined Patterson Bray as a legal assistant in September 2023 after working as a closer at a real estate firm. At Patterson Bray, she is responsible for scheduling and providing administrative support for the Estate Planning team.
Audrey focuses her practice primarily in the areas of probate and trust administration.
During law school, Audrey worked in the Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic in conjunction with Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, representing clients in housing, special education, and conservatorship matters. Additionally, Audrey served on the Moot Court Board, which allowed her to hone her oral advocacy skills in both trial and appellate settings. Audrey also served the Student Bar Association for two years, acting as a Bar Governor and Student Body Secretary.
EDUCATION
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Juris Doctor
Dean's Distinguished Service Award
Dean's Award for Excellence in Elder Law
Robert Spence Top Oral Advocate, 2022
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Bachelor of Science in Child & Family Studies and Political Science, magna cum laude
Austin focuses his practice in general civil litigation, including family and domestic relations law, personal injury and negligent security law, commercial and business litigation, and probate and trust litigation. Prior to joining Patterson Bray, Austin practiced at Apperson Crump, PLC, gaining extensive experience in civil litigation and in family law.
Job Titles:
- ATTORNEY
- Member of the Board
- Estate Planning Lawyer Memphis, TN
Carlisle concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, as well as asset protection planning and charitable planned giving. He counsels clients with respect to a wide range of issues relating to wills and trusts, estate planning, trust administration, asset protection, charitable giving, business succession and taxes.
Carlisle is a board member and the current Vice President of the Planned Giving Council of Mid-South, the local chapter of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners, which provides education and networking opportunities to professionals, advisors and non-profit organizations. He is also an associate member of e.Planners Educational Alliance, a non-profit educational organization founded by prominent estate, trust, tax and business attorneys from around the United States.
Carlisle has presented locally for professional audiences in various National Business Institute seminars related to trusts and estates and the University of Mississippi's Mid-South Conference on Estate Planning. Carlisle also frequently conducts seminars on asset protection planning, retirement planning, estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, and estate and trust administration.
PRACTICE AREAS
Estate Planning
Chris concentrates his practice in the areas of business litigation, construction litigation, personal injury, and municipal and local government law. He has represented multiple governmental entities across West Tennessee and has extensive experience handling Government Tort Liability Actions. Additionally, Chris represents multiple small businesses in early stages of start-up and growth.
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.
Erin King joined the Patterson Bray litigation team in March 2023. She has 14 years of experience working as a legal assistant in multiple areas, including family law, insurance defense, labor and employment defense, rail grade crossing and FELA defense, personal injury, and wrongful death.
Jana joined the Patterson Bray team as a legal assistant in 2019 after serving in the healthcare industry since 1994. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy.
Job Titles:
- ESTATE PLANNING COORDINATOR
Janet is an Estate Planning Coordinator at Patterson Bray. She has over 15 years of legal experience and works closely with clients during the estate planning process, particularly assisting them with properly funding trusts and aligning asset ownership and beneficiary designations with planning goals and needs. Janet also provides administrative support and other office duties.
Judith focuses her practice primarily in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, as well as asset protection planning, charitable planned giving and business formation.
During law school, Judith served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Bernice B. Donald, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and Justice Holly Kirby of the Tennessee Supreme Court. In her final years of law school, Judith was a Staff Member of The University of Memphis Law Review, an experience that afforded immeasurable opportunities to enhance her legal writing capabilities, develop efficient research practices and engage with issues meaningful to her role as a legal practitioner.
Education
The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Juris Doctor
Rhodes College, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology & Sociology and a Minor in Spanish, cum laude
Julianne Parks joined Patterson Bray PLLC as a legal assistant in February of 2023. She is a graduate of Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Media. Before coming to Patterson Bray, Julianne worked for a local television station in news, marketing, and programming. She enjoys speaking with potential clients and helping them get excellent legal assistance at Patterson Bray.
Julie joined Patterson Bray in 2021 with 23 years of experience as a paralegal. A graduate of the Mississippi University for Women with a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies, she has extensive experience as a paralegal in multiple areas, including personal injury with an emphasis in medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and insurance defense.
At Patterson Bray, Julie is responsible for client relations and communications, scheduling and providing administrative support in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, asset protection planning, and charitable planned giving.
Kala concentrates her practice in general civil litigation, personal injury, and family and domestic relations law, including divorce, child support, and custody litigation. During her law school career, Kala was a member of the Memphis Law Review where she gained invaluable legal writing experience. Kala began clerking for Patterson Bray in the spring of 2019 and returned full-time following her graduation from The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
EDUCATION
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, cum laude
University of Memphis, Bachelor of Professional Studies, magna cum laude
Job Titles:
- ATTORNEY
- Estate Planning Lawyer Memphis, TN
- Member of WealthCounsel
Larry concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, as well as asset protection planning and charitable planned giving. He counsels clients with respect to a wide range of issues relating to wills and trusts, estate planning, trust administration, asset protection, charitable giving, business succession and taxes.
Larry is a member of WealthCounsel, LLC, a national provider of estate planning education and document drafting systems. He is also a member of e.Planners Educational Alliance, a non-profit educational organization founded by prominent estate, trust, tax and business attorneys from around the United States. It provides state of the art educational opportunities and resources for its members while furthering the collegiality of the profession.
Larry has presented nationally to professional audiences for e.Planners, WealthCounsel, LLC, the University of Mississippi's Mid-South Conference on Estate Planning, the Esperti Peterson Institute for Advanced Estate Planning Strategies, the Teton Institute, the Planned Giving Council of Greater Memphis and the Mid-South Forum of Estate Planners.
PRACTICE AREAS
Estate Planning
Job Titles:
- ATTORNEY
- Estate Planning Lawyer Memphis, TN
Lindsay concentrates her practice in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, as well as asset protection planning and charitable planned giving. She counsels clients with respect to a wide range of issues relating to wills and trusts, estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable giving, asset protection, charitable giving, business succession, business formation, organization and advising and taxes.
Lindsay is a member of WealthCounsel, LLC, a national provider of estate planning education and document drafting systems. She is a board member, former Membership Chair and current President of the Planned Giving Council of Greater Memphis, the local chapter of the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning, which provides education and networking opportunities to professionals, advisors and non-profit organizations. She is also an associate member of e.Planners Educational Alliance, a non-profit educational organization founded by prominent estate, trust, tax and business attorneys from around the United States.
Lindsay has presented nationally to professional audiences for the Teton Institute, as well as locally for professional audiences in The Complete Trust Course, various National Business Institute seminars related to trusts and estates and the Planned Giving Council of Greater Memphis. Lindsay also frequently conducts seminars on asset protection planning, retirement planning, estate planning, Medicaid eligibility, and estate and trust administration.
PRACTICE AREAS
Estate Planning
Matthew focuses his practice primarily in the areas of estate planning and post-death administration, as well as asset protection planning, charitable planned giving, business advising, and business formation.
During law school, Matthew served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Annie T. Christoff, Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Matthew was a Staff Member of The University of Memphis Law Review, an experience that afforded immeasurable opportunities to enhance his legal writing capabilities, develop efficient research practices and engage with issues meaningful to his role as a legal practitioner.
EDUCATION
The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Bachelor of Education in Recreation and Sport Management, summa cum laude
MEMBERSHIPS
Memphis Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Meghan joined Patterson Bray in July of 2013 as a legal assistant. Over the past several years, her role has transitioned from Legal Assistant, to Litigation Coordinator, and now, to Office Manager. As Office Manager, she oversees firm operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and a host of other responsibilities that are integral to the inner workings of Patterson Bray. Although she is responsible for the day-to-day operations for the firm, she still enjoys assisting on cases and interfacing with clients when possible! Meghan is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, graduating summa cum laude in 2012.
Job Titles:
- County Charter Commissioner ( Appointed by Mayor Wharton )
Mitchell focuses his practice primarily in the areas of tort litigation, business and commercial litigation, personal injury, advising small and closely held business, business formation, and construction and lien disputes. Prior to joining Patterson Bray, Mitchell practiced at a regional medical malpractice firm specializing in nursing home abuse and neglect. Mitchell received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law. While in law school, Mitchell received his Certificate in Health Law.
EDUCATION
University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphrey's School of Law
Ouachita Baptist University, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management, Varsity Football Letterman
Rachel concentrates her practice in general civil litigation, personal injury, and family and domestic relations law. During law school, Rachel served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Vicki Daniels, Chancellor of the Third Chancery District of Mississippi, where she gained invaluable experience observing divorce and child custody proceedings. Rachel also served as an Executive Board Member of the University of Mississippi School of Law Negotiation Board, which allowed Rachel to hone her negotiation skills in a variety of contract disputes. Following law school and immediately prior to joining Patterson Bray, Rachel represented plaintiffs injured in motor vehicle collisions.
EDUCATION
University of Mississippi, Juris Doctor, cum laude
University of Mississippi, Bachelor of Paralegal Studies with a Minor in Philosophy, magna cum laude
MEMBERSHIPS
Memphis Bar Association
Tim focuses his practice primarily in general civil litigation, tort litigation, advising small and closely held businesses, fiduciary litigation, and personal injury.
Prior to joining Patterson Bray, Tim practiced at Apperson Crump, PLC. During law school, Tim served as a law clerk for Shelby County Circuit Court Judge Robert L. Childers, as an editor for the University of Memphis Law Review Journal, and as a general editor for the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy National Student Symposium.
EDUCATION
Christendom College (B.A., Philosophy, 2012)
University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., 2015)
Job Titles:
- ATTORNEY
- Auto Accident Lawyer Memphis, TN
Will focuses his practice primarily in the areas of tort litigation; business and commercial litigation; advising small and closely held businesses; personal injury; and construction litigation and lien disputes.
After clerking with Patterson Bray during the summer of 2010, Will returned full-time following his graduation from the University of Memphis School of Law. During his final year of law school, Will served as a Law Clerk to Shelby County Circuit Judge Robert S. Weiss.