Mr. Vescovo, a shareholder in the firm’s Memphis office, practices in the area of civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal courts. He has defended claims involving employment law, medical malpractice, product liability, and workers’ compensation.  Mr. Vescovo is an experienced trial attorney and a regular speaker on trial practice.  He has tried over 135 jury cases to verdict in state and federal courts.

AFFILIATIONS

• International Association of Defense Counsel
• Memphis Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association

 PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

• Best Lawyers® 2020 Litigation Construction “Lawyer of the Year” in Memphis
• Best Lawyers® 2017 Workers’ Compensation “Lawyer of the Year” in Memphis
• Member, International Association of Defense Counsel
• Fellow, Tennessee Bar Foundation
• Fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation
• Recipient, Sam Myar, Jr. Award for Outstanding Legal Service, given to honor work both for the profession and the community
• Received the highest rating, AV, from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
• Former president, The University of Memphis School of Law National Law Alumni Association
• Former president, The University of Memphis National Alumni Association
• Former president, Memphis Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
• Former member, board of directors of the Memphis Bar Association
• Named to The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation; Litigation Banking and Finance; Construction Litigation and Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
• Listed among Mid-South Super Lawyers 2006 – Present

 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Vice-President and member, board of directors of the Harwood Center, an early intervention agency for children with special needs
• Advisory Board, St. Benedict Catholic High School

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