# Ballin, Ballin & Fishman, P.C. > A Memphis, Tennessee criminal defense and personal injury law firm with more than 50 years of trial experience, available 24 hours a day. Founded by Marvin Earl Ballin, the firm is now a ten-lawyer practice handling criminal defense, personal injury, wrongful death, business litigation, and family law. Attorneys include Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the American Board of Trial Advocates, with Spanish-language service available. Office: 200 Jefferson Ave #1250, Memphis, TN 38103 (One Memphis Place, 12th floor, a block from the Shelby County Justice Center). Phone: 901-464-4425. Email: info@bbfpc.com. Available 24/7. Free initial consultations. The firm serves Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown, Lakeland, Millington, and Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette counties. ## Practice Areas - [Practice Areas Overview](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-tennessee-lawyers/): Index of the firm's criminal defense, personal injury, business litigation, and family law practices. - [Personal Injury](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-personal-injury-lawyer/): Representation for accident victims throughout Shelby County and Tennessee. - [Criminal Defense](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-criminal-defense-lawyer/): Defense against felony and misdemeanor charges in Shelby County and federal court. - [Business & Commercial Litigation](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-business-commercial-litigation-lawyer/): Contract disputes, business torts, and commercial disagreements. - [Family Law](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-family-law-attorney/): Divorce, child custody, and related family matters, with Spanish-language service. ## Personal Injury - [Auto Accidents](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-auto-accident-lawyer/): Motor vehicle collision claims for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. - [Car Accidents](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-car-accident-lawyer/): Claims against at-fault drivers and their insurers. - [Premises Liability](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-premises-liability-lawyer/): Slip and fall claims in supermarkets, stairwells, department stores, and other properties. - [Construction Accidents](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-construction-accident-lawyer/): Falls, equipment accidents, and other job site injuries. - [Defective Products](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-defective-product-lawyer/): Claims against manufacturers, designers, and retailers of dangerous products. - [Dog Bites](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-dog-bite-lawyer/): Animal attack claims under Tennessee's dog bite liability law. - [Medical Malpractice](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-medical-malpractice-lawyer/): Claims against physicians, hospitals, and providers who depart from the standard of care. - [Work Injuries](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-work-injury-lawyer/): Workers' compensation benefits and third-party liability claims. - [Bedsores](https://www.bbfpc.com/bedsore-lawyer-memphis/): Nursing home and hospital neglect claims. Bedsores develop when blood supply to the skin is cut off for more than two to three hours; Tennessee allows one year from the incident to file. - [Wrongful Death](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-wrongful-death-lawyer/): Claims on behalf of families who have lost a loved one to negligence. ## Criminal Defense - [Assault](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-assault-lawyer/): Simple and aggravated assault charges. - [Domestic Violence Defense](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-domestic-violence-defense-lawyer/): Domestic assault charges and orders of protection. - [Drug Crimes](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-drug-crime-lawyer/): Possession, distribution, trafficking, and manufacturing charges in state and federal court. - [DUI Defense](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-dui-defense-lawyer/): Challenging field sobriety tests, breath and blood evidence, and license suspension. - [Probation Violations](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-probation-violation-lawyer/): Revocation hearings and alternatives to incarceration. - [Sex Crimes](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-sex-crimes-lawyer/): Charges carrying severe penalties and registration requirements. - [Theft](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-theft-lawyer/): Shoplifting, grand theft, burglary, and property crime charges. - [Violent Crimes](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-violent-crime-lawyer/): Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and serious felony charges. - [White-Collar Crimes](https://www.bbfpc.com/memphis-white-collar-crime-lawyer/): Fraud, embezzlement, and financial crime charges in state and federal court. ## Attorneys - [Leslie Ballin](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/leslie-ballin/): Criminal defense. J.D., Memphis State University School of Law (1977); B.A., University of Texas. Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court (1977) and the Sixth Circuit. Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers and Tennessee Bar Foundation. Named one of the 100 Top Tennessee Lawyers by the ABA. - [Randall Fishman](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/randall-fishman/): Personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. J.D., Memphis State University School of Law. Super Lawyers 2009–2021. Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. - [Blake D. Ballin](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/blake-ballin/): Criminal defense exclusively. J.D. cum laude, Fordham University School of Law (2004); B.A., Emory. Admitted in Tennessee and New York. Instructor, TACDL Trial College. Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2012–2017. - [John Timothy Edwards](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/john-timothy-edwards/): Professional negligence, implantable medical devices, products liability, and class actions. J.D., Memphis State University School of Law (1976); B.A., Rhodes College. Admitted in Tennessee, Montana, Arkansas, and Kentucky plus a dozen federal courts. Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent. Member, American Board of Trial Advocates. - [Andrew R. Carr Jr.](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/andrew-r-carr-jr/): Criminal defense and personal injury. J.D., Georgetown University Law Center (1977); B.A., Yale University (1973). - [Richard S. Townley](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/richard-s-townley/): Business litigation, personal injury, criminal appeals, and appellate practice. J.D. magna cum laude, University of Memphis (2009); Ph.D., Duke University (2000). - [Erika Ruch](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/erika-ruch/): Criminal defense and civil forfeiture. J.D., Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (2011). Spanish-speaking (D.E.L.E. Intermediate). Direct line: 901-370-3747. - [Lynn Rowe](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/lynn-rowe/): Criminal defense exclusively. J.D., University of Mississippi School of Law (2006). - [Adrian Vivar-Alcalde](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/adrian-vivar-alcalde/): Family law and divorce. J.D., University of Memphis (2018); B.A. magna cum laude, University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Fluent in Spanish. Best Note, University of Memphis Law Review Volume 48. - [Marvin Earl Ballin](https://www.bbfpc.com/about/marvin-earl-ballin/): Founder (retired). Started the firm after closing his South Memphis dry goods store and completing night law school. ## About the Firm - [About](https://www.bbfpc.com/our-firm/): Firm history, mission, and answers to common questions about location, practice areas, and consultations. - [Notable Cases](https://www.bbfpc.com/notable-cases/): Criminal defense and personal injury case results. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. - [Contact](https://www.bbfpc.com/contact/): Contact information and free initial consultations. ## Optional - [Tipton County Personal Injury](https://www.bbfpc.com/tipton-county-personal-injury-lawyer/) - [Fayette County Personal Injury](https://www.bbfpc.com/fayette-county-personal-injury-lawyer/) - [Bartlett Personal Injury](https://www.bbfpc.com/bartlett-personal-injury-lawyer/) - [Germantown Personal Injury](https://www.bbfpc.com/germantown-personal-injury-lawyer/) - [Lakeland Personal Injury](https://www.bbfpc.com/lakeland-personal-injury-lawyer/) - [Millington Personal Injury](https://www.bbfpc.com/millington-personal-injury-lawyer/) - [Pay Online](https://www.bbfpc.com/pay-online/): Client payment portal.