Mercer Lawyers

Edgar Davison is an attorney specializing in freight charge collections and commercial litigation. With extensive experience in transportation law, he helps carriers and logistics companies recover unpaid freight charges. A dedicated advocate for his clients, Edgar navigates complex disputes with a strategic and results-driven approach. Outside of his legal practice, Edgar is an avid runner and endurance sports enthusiast. He enjoys competitive racing, playing chess, and studying elite training methods. Based in Memphis, TN, he values discipline, strategy, and perseverance—both in and out of the courtroom.

William F. Burns has been litigating cases for almost 30 years in federal and state courts throughout the South and Southeastern United States. For the last fifteen (15) years, he focuses his practice on exclusively suing lawyers for legal malpractice all across the country. He has handled these types of cases in sixteen (16) different states. He has obtained multiple million-dollar jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of this clients. In 2013, Mr. Burns was admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This is one of the most...

Originally from Newport News, Virginia, Michael Scholl graduated from Old Dominion University in 1990 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis in 1993. Mr. Scholl is admitted to practice law in Tennessee state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas,...

Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC is a Memphis law firm concentrating on a select few areas of law. Our attorneys have years of experience and can confidently guide you and your legal project to a successful outcome. Our law firm is located inside of Minglewood Plaza (the music hall) on Madison Avenue, in the heart of midtown Memphis. We pride ourselves on being accessible and approachable to all of our clients regardless of whether they’re a corporate client or just have a traffic ticket.

Balestrini, Barnes, Jaber & Wood, PLLC is a Memphis law firm concentrating on a select few areas of law. Our attorneys have years of experience and can confidently guide you and your legal project to a successful outcome. Our law firm is located inside of Minglewood Plaza (the music hall) on Madison Avenue, in the heart of midtown Memphis. We pride ourselves on being accessible and approachable to all of our clients regardless of whether they’re a corporate client or just have a traffic ticket.

Kevin E. Childress received his undergraduate degree in Business Management from Austin Peay State University in 1991 and received his law degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in 1994. While in law school he was selected to be a member of the moot court debate team. Attorney Childress began his legal career as a Public Defender. He entered private practice in 1997 as a general practitioner with the late J.C. McLin. Upon McLin being appointed as a Judge in 2000, Attorney Childress established his own practice. However, Attorney Childress continued to work with Judge McLin on community development issues which included...