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David C. Scruggs is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Government, Tax, and Tax Litigation.
- Based in
- Memphis, TENNESSEE
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Government · Tax · Tax Litigation
- Handles Government, Tax, and Tax Litigation matters from Memphis, TENNESSEE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Memphis) (2025).
About David C. Scruggs: David C. Scruggs is an attorney based in Memphis, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on Government, Tax, and Tax Litigation.
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David C. Scruggs represents clients in Memphis, Tennessee across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About David C. Scruggs
David Scruggs has represented taxpayers in appeals in numerous states and before local and state boards of equalization. He has also represented taxpayers in litigation before state and federal courts. He was co-counsel in the landmark Memphis Bank & Trust Co. v. Garner property tax case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He was also recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the fields of Administrative/Regulatory Law, Litigation and Controversy- Tax, and Tax Law for the 4th year.
Mr. Scruggs is a frequent speaker at seminars on property taxation and wrote "Ad Valorem Taxation of Agricultural Land in Tennessee," Memphis State University Law Review, Vol. 4, No. 1, Fall 1973. Mr. Scruggs is also a certified public accountant.
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Education
The University of Memphis
J.D. · 1973
University of Memphis
B.B.A. · 1970
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Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Memphis)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Memphis)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Memphis)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law (Memphis)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Memphis)
2021
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
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What areas of law does David C. Scruggs practice?
David C. Scruggs focuses on Government, Tax, and Tax Litigation.
Where is David C. Scruggs located?
David C. Scruggs primarily serves clients in Memphis, Tennessee, with an office at 6060 Poplar Ave, Suite 400.
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