David C. Porteous

Corporate Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Memphis, Tennessee

54+ years experience

Evans Petree PC

Updated: Dec 29, 2025

Contact Information

901-525-6781

https://evanspetree.com/professionals/david-c-porteous/

1715 Aaron Brenner Drive, Suite 800, Memphis, TN 38120

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Bio

David Porteous' primary areas of practice are commercial real estate and mergers and acquisitions. He also practices in the areas of commercial lending, general corporate law, residential real estate, construction contracts, and tax-deferred exchanges. In the area of commercial real estate, he has represented both buyers and sellers of apartment complexes, office buildings, and hotels, and has represented both landlords and tenants in connection with commercial leases. He was editor-in-chief of the University of Memphis Law Review, an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, and general counsel to the Tennessee Board of Regents. He is a member of the Tennessee and Memphis Bar Associations and was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the fields of Real Estate Law and Corporate Law for the seventh year. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

The University of Memphis, J.D. , graduated 1971
University of Memphis, B.S. , graduated 1968

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Reviews

David Peterson

3 weeks ago

Expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions

David C. Porteous provided outstanding guidance during our recent commercial real estate transaction. His deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions, combined with his extensive experience in corporate law, made the process seamless. The recognition he's earned in corporate and real estate law is well-deserved. While his fees were fair, the initial response time could be slightly faster. Highly recommend for complex transactions.