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No matter what legal issues you encounter as a residential homeowner, commercial investor, business owner, or an individual addressing important needs for your family, our talented and dedicated attorneys make sure all the bases are covered

Practicing in the Areas ofResidential, Commercial & Development
Real Estate Transactions

Welcome to Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer, PLLC

We are a full-service law firm practicing in the areas of residential, commercial and development real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiation of real estate contracts and leases, business formation, preparation of wills, probate, and estate planning. We strive to offer our services in a prompt and timely fashion while advising and representing our clients in a zealous and professional manner.

Our firm represents a number of builders, developers and local lending institutions and is approved to close transactions for most local banks and mortgage companies. We offer title search and examination services and title insurance through several well-established title insurance companies in the Memphis area and west Tennessee. Should our offered services be of need, we look forward to hearing from you.

Meet Our Dedicated Team
William N. Griffin, Jr.
William N. Griffin, Jr.
Areas of Practice: Real Estate, Contract & Business Law
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Mr. Griffin is a member of the firm of Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer, PLLC. He is a Memphis native and received his B.A. degree from The University of Tennessee graduating in 1992 and his J. D. The Nashville School of Law in 1997. For the past 29 years, Mr. Griffin has been practicing transactional real estate law for residential and commercial property throughout the State of Tennessee. He is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Memphis Bar Real Estate Section and has been an approved attorney for First American Title Insurance C ... Read More

Raymond S. Clift
Raymond S. Clift
Areas of Practice: Real Estate, Contract & Business Law

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Rob M. Draughon, III
Rob M. Draughon, III
Areas of Practice: Real Estate & Contract
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Mr. Draughon is an associate attorney with Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer, PLLC, since 2012. Rob earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee School of Law in 2007 and his undergraduate degree in finance and Insurance/Risk Management from the University of Mississippi in 2004. He is a member of the Memphis Bar Association and the Mississippi Bar Association. His practice includes residential and commercial real estate transactions and business law. ... Read More

Glenn D. Everton
Glenn D. Everton
Areas of Practice: Real Estate, Contracts, and Business Law
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Mr. Everton is a member of the firm of Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer, PLLC. Glenn has centered his legal practice on commercial and residential real estate transactions and business law for over 40 years. Glenn earned his law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law in 1981 and his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1978. He is a member of the Memphis Bar Association and a past chair of the Real Estate and Environmental Law Section. Glenn has helped many clients in the hospitality, convenience store and other c ... Read More

Thomas L. Maschmeyer, Jr.
Thomas L. Maschmeyer, Jr.
Areas of Practice: Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration
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Mr. Maschmeyer is a member in the firm of Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer, PLLC. He has given lectures to peers on various Estate Planning topics including Top Estate Planning Devices, The Tennessee Uniform Trust Code, Drafting Health Care Directives, Charitable Trusts, and Estate Administration and Fiduciary Duties. He received his B.S. degree from Southeast Missouri State University graduating summa cum laude and his J. D. from Memphis State University School of Law where he served on the Law Review and received the American Jurisprude ... Read More

Shelley E. Rothman-Branning
Shelley E. Rothman-Branning
Areas of Practice: Real Estate & Contract
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Ms. Rothman-Branning is a member of Griffin Clift Everton & Maschmeyer PLLC. Shelley first got involved in real estate in 1977 as an independent title abstractor for several of the major national title insurance companies before attending law school. Her primary practice for over 40 years has been in residential and commercial real estate transactions and related matters. ... Read More

Brett A. Schubert
Brett A. Schubert
Areas of Practice: Real Estate, Contract & Business Law
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Mr. Schubert focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. He has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies, regional and national commercial lenders, public and privately-held companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and investors in all types of real estate matters in markets throughout the United States. ... Read More

Jonathan L. Branning
Jonathan L. Branning
Areas of Practice: Real Estate, Contract & Business Law
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Jon Branning is an associate attorney with Griffin, Clift, Everton & Maschmeyer, PLLC, where he has practiced since 2024. His work focuses on residential and commercial real estate matters, helping buyers, sellers, realtors, and others navigate the many issues that can arise on the path to a successful closing. Jon understands how important it is to reach the closing table, and he works diligently to help move each transaction forward as smoothly and efficiently as possible. ... Read More

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In Memoriam
William N. Griffin

Will began his real estate law practice in 1969 as an associate with Matthews and Matthews. He continued his practice for over fifty years with the firm Griffin, Clift, Everton, and Maschmeyer, PLLC. He was also a land developer, home builder, and a banker with acquisitions of three community banks in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

His Christian journey was centered around First Baptist Church. He served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and coach. In recent years, he was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church and attended when his health permitted.

Will was dedicated to his family, friends, church, and loved to encourage young people! He found summer jobs in the law office for many (even though they were not always needed) who have said his influence changed their lives. His family enjoyed vacation homes in Pickwick and Destin, Florida. Will and Elise made many trips to Europe where they loved collecting paintings and antiques.

William Griffin, Sr.
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Our attorneys offer general legal services for many types of businesses, real estate closings, contracts, probate, and estate planning.