Leland M. McNabb, Business Attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
Over 58 years of legal practice · focused on Business, General, and Litigation · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Founding MemberatMcNabb, Bragorgos, Burgess & Sorin, PLLC
Memphis, TN
Practicing business in Memphis since 1968.
- 58+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 9
- Bar admissions
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Leland M. McNabb is a founding member based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Leland has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McNabb, Bragorgos, Burgess & Sorin, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Memphis, TN
- Experience
- over 58 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Memphis, TN.
- Over 58 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Leland M. McNabb: Leland M. McNabb is a founding member based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Leland has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McNabb, Bragorgos, Burgess & Sorin, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Leland's practice areas in Memphis
Leland concentrates on business, general, litigation, product liability, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Leland handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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General
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Slip & Fall
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Personal Injury
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Business cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Leland takes business matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Leland agrees to represent you.
General cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Leland takes general matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Leland agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Leland takes litigation matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Leland agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Leland takes product liability matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Leland agrees to represent you.
Slip & Fall cases in Memphis, Tennessee
Leland takes slip & fall matters in Memphis, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Leland agrees to represent you.
Biography
Leland M. McNabb, business attorney serving Memphis
Leland M. McNabb is a founding member based in Memphis, TN. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Leland has over 58 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McNabb, Bragorgos, Burgess & Sorin, PLLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. Leland works from Memphis, Tennessee and takes on business matters across the region.
Leland applies five decades of jury trial experience to the problems of his clients. After starting his legal career as law clerk for the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Leland was Assistant District Attorney General in the 15th and 30th Judicial Districts of Tennessee and prosecuted hundreds of jury trials. His private practice, since 1980, has been almost exclusively civil and his practice areas include business litigation, pharmacy liability, premises liability, product liability, professional liability, and trucking and tort litigation.
Leland has been selected as a PILLAR OF EXCELLENCE for the 2024 Awards Ceremony. The award recognizes Memphis area attorneys who have made significant contributions to the practice of law in their civic and professional lives.
Leland is an accomplished, experienced lawyer whose peers have given him an AV Martindale-Hubbell rating for the last 22 years.
Examples of Leland’s civil trial court experience includes:
• Voluntary dismissal by plaintiff of all claims after plaintiff’s deposition in a tort case arising from an altercation between a bar/restaurant customer and a server (TN).
• Successful trial court defense motions to dismiss claims for negligence per se and punitive damages in third-party criminal act tort case (TN).
• Partial Summary Judgment for defendant child care center followed by voluntary dismissal of remaining claims by plaintiffs.
• Judgment for a Plaintiff corporation for recovery for unconstitutional assessment of state franchise tax and penalty.
• Admitted pharmacy error verdict less than pre-trial offer.
• Defense verdict and successful counterclaim involving bad faith and arson.
• Defense directed verdict in U.S.D.C. (TN) in a wrongful death trucking accident.
• Defense directed verdicts in state court in a fire loss suit against a chimney repair company in a subrogation claim by a homeowners’ carrier to recover a substantial loss payment.
• Defense summary judgment in State Court (TN) in a wrongful death trucking accident.
• Plaintiff Insurance Company’s Summary Judgment for declaration of no coverage.
• Defense verdict - alleged liability of nursing staffing company and its employee nurse for error in patient care.
• Defense verdict - alleged hospital nursing malpractice.
• Defense verdict - alleged negligent hiring and negligent retention.
• Defense verdict - premises liability at a grain/crop storage facility.
• Defense verdict - premises liability at private residence.
• Defense verdict - altercation in night club between staffers and customers.
• Admitted industrial injury judgment less than pre-trial offer.
• Defense summary judgment for claims under 42 USC 1983.
• Defense summary judgment to alleged third-party criminal act at drug store.
• Exclusion of accident reconstruction expert in U.S.D.C. (TN).
• Defense Motions for Dismissal of statutory and regulatory claims granted with defense Motion for Summary Judgment for Tennessee common law claims in wrongful death suit against trucking company.
He co-authored “Civil Trial Procedures in Tennessee” and speaks regularly at continuing legal education seminars on diverse topics encompassing annual law updates, civil trial and appellate procedure, legal malpractice, bad faith, deposition and trial techniques, and changing demographics and structures in the legal profession. For six years ending in March 2017, he served as a hearing panel member on complaints involving lawyers for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility. He presently represents parties in personal injury matters in all Grand Division of Tennessee.
Beginning in 2015, he authored a series of articles in the newsletter of the Tennessee Association of Professional Mediators addressing issues peculiar to evaluative mediations and addressing the most common criticisms of by mediating parties of mediators.
Honors
• American Inns of Court (Leo Bearman, Sr. Chapter) Executive Committee “Mentor of the Year Award”
Current Employment Position
• Founding Member
Articles
• Pet Peeves About Mediators: Article 1
• Pet Peeves About Mediators: Article 2
• Pet Peeves About Mediators: Article 3
• Pet Peeves About Mediators: Article 4
How Leland handles business matters
Leland applies five decades of jury trial experience to the problems of his clients. After starting his legal career as law clerk for the Supreme Court of Tennessee, Leland was Assistant District Attorney General in the 15th and 30th Judicial Districts of Tennessee and prosecuted hundreds of jury trials. His private practice, since 1980, has been almost exclusively civil and his practice areas…
The kind of cases Leland takes
Leland reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, general, and litigation matters in Memphis and the surrounding Tennessee area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Leland studied and practices
Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, Tennessee
J.D. · 1968
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
B.A. · 1965
Jurisdictions
Leland's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2008 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2000 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1990 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1990 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1988 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1983 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
1972 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1972 · ACTIVE
Tennessee
1968 · ACTIVE
Leland studied at J.D. in Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, Tennessee and B.A. in Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.
Law school and academic background
Leland completed J.D. in Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, Tennessee and B.A. in Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Leland runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Leland's legal honors and published work
Leland has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Leland M. McNabb's office in Memphis
Leland's primary office is at 81 Monroe Avenue, Sixth Floor, Memphis, TN, 38103-5402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McNabb, Bragorgos, Burgess & Sorin, PLLC
81 Monroe Avenue, Sixth Floor
Memphis, TN 38103-5402
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How to hire Leland M. McNabb — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Leland usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Leland charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leland's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Leland will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Leland
Leland discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Leland confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Leland's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Leland M. McNabb
How much does it cost to hire Leland for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Leland walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Leland offer a free consultation?
Leland charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leland's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Leland's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Tennessee typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Leland gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Leland take my case if I'm outside Memphis?
Leland is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Leland will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Leland?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Leland will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Leland accepting new business clients right now?
Leland's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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