Corporate Law and Private Client Practice Areas
Rusty Hensley began private law practice in 1982 after graduating from the University of Memphis Law School that same year. From the beginning, his clients have primarily been closely held business owners. Mr. Hensley was a staff attorney for the City of Memphis, representing the Mayor and various departments of the City of Memphis. His practice primarily focuses on business transactions and private client services.
Mr. Hensley's transactional practice centers on operating companies in a variety of industries and locations. Core clients generally range from early stage venture entities to middle market privately held businesses. He has a significant practice in the automotive industry, representing a number of automotive dealers throughout the country. His client and practice categories include but are not limited to the following:
- Business and commercial transactions
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Early stage venture capital transactions
- Middle market private equity transactions
- Private client services
- Family owned and controlled businesses
- Nonprofit corporations
Education:University of Memphis School of Law (J.D., 1982)
University of Mississippi (B.A., 1978)
Major: Political science
Minor: Economics and business
University of Memphis
Undergraduate accounting courses
Admitted to Practice:Tennessee, 1982
Contact:phone: 901.474.6103
fax: 901.767.4010
email: rhensley@evanspetree.com
