James McMurtry Gulley

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James McMurtry Gulley

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI

254 Court Ave., Suite 305, Memphis, TN

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About James

Biography

Memphis Attorney Who's There For You When Times Are Tough

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Personal Injury 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 32 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gulley Law Firm

254 Court Ave., Suite 305, Memphis, TN, 38103

gulleylawfirm.com

James McMurtry Gulley's Reviews

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Posted by Goeffrey | March 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense

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I would recommend Gulley Law Firm to anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney in Memphis. Attorney Gulley was very professional and knowledgeable; he made me feel like he would help me to get the best possible result.

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James McMurtry Gulley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Katherine Frazier

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the person to whom I refer any criminal defense inquiries."

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Drayton Berkley

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James is an excellent lawyer with over 20 years of experience in civil and criminal cases."

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Daniel Peel

Litigation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jim is a very capable and accomplished trial lawyer in both criminal law and personal injury. I highly recommend him."

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Charles Weirich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"He knows the criminal court system well and has established long term relationships with the lawyers and court personnel."

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Jason Matthews

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a great lawyer! He will work hard to ensure you receive effective legal representation."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Claiborne Ferguson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer. I have known him for many years and highly endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Gulley Law Firm

2001 - 2010

Partner, Cordts & Gulley, PLLC

1994 - 2001

Owner, Gulley Law Firm

Associations

2004 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

1995 - Present

Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Fairy Berry v. City of Memphis

Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed $150,000.00 judgement was reasonable.

Lilia Morote v. Dowdy Almond

The jury awarded Mr. Gulley’s client $148,000.00 in damages.

Lynda Zimmerman v. Junior Food Store of West FL

The case settled in the middle of the trial in U.S. District Court for substantially more than had been offered prior to trial.

Audrey Mayo v. Kroger Limited Partnership

The case was settled the night before trial for substantially more than had been offered prior to trial.

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Education

1994

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Rhodes College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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