Trusted Lawyers in Memphis for Advocacy and Practical Solutions

G. Coble Caperton is a Partner with Rice, Caperton Rice, PLLC. He has experience in a wide range of complex civil and criminal litigation. He represents a broad range of clients in matters including family law, complex tort litigation, environmental law, fraternal and non-profit organizations, personal injury and probate. He has practiced in both Federal and State Courts in Tennessee, Mississippi, New York, and Arkansas. Caperton is also a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator and Family Law Mediator.

Education

• University of Memphis School of Law, Juris Doctor 1979
• Rhodes College, Bachelor of Arts Degree 1973

Court Admissions

• Tennessee – all trial and appellate courts
• United States Court – Western District of Tennessee
• United States Court of Appeals – Sixth Circuit
• United States Supreme Court
• United States District Court – Northern District of Mississippi

Professional Activities

• Memphis Bar Association, Member – 1980 to present, Board of Directors (2 terms)
• Environmental Law Section, Family Law Section, Judiciary Practices and Procedures Committee, Bench Bar Conference Committee, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Bar Review Task Force
• Tennessee Bar Association, 1980–Present, Environmental Law Section, Family Law Section
• Tennessee Board of Law Examiners, District 9 Committee – Applicant Interviews
• Memphis Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Tennessee Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Tennessee Supreme Court Historical Society, Board Member
• Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, Hearing Officer (2008–2014)
• Leo Bearman Sr. American Inns of Court, Master (2008–2014), Emeritus (2021–present)
• Memphis Alternative Dispute Resolution Inns of Court (2020–present) (Treasurer 2022–present)

Community Involvement

• Rhodes College Alumni Association, Member; Alumni Council (1975–1985); Executive Committee (1999–2002)
• University of Memphis Alumni Association, Life Member
• Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc., volunteer
• Mid-South Environmental Forum
• Midtown Memphis Rotary Club, Charter Member, President (2014) (2023)
• Southwest Tennessee Community College, Paralegal Studies Advisory Committee
• Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Inc., National Officer Emeritus, National General Counsel (1993–Present)

Published Decisions

• Rachels v. Steele, 633 S.W.2d 473 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1981)
• United States v. Joseph Russell, et al., 582 F. Supp. 660 (S.D.N.Y. 1984)
• Chandler v. Prudential Insurance Co., 715 S.W.2d 615 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1986)
• Lorentz v. Dearda, 834 S.W.2d 316 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1992)
• Smith v. Smith, 912 S.W.2d 155 (Tenn. Ct. App. 1995)
• McKinney v. McMeans, 147 F. Supp. 898 (W.D. Tenn. 2001)
• John K. Layton, et al. v. Life USA, Penny Layton, et al., No. W1999-02274-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. May 12, 2000)
• Mann v. Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, Inc., No. W2012-00972-COA-R3-CV (COA March 22, 2013)
• Phillip Mahnken v. Andrew Bettis Aviation, LLC, No. W2019-01903-COA-R3-CV
• Stacie Nicole Martin Waddell v. David Sewall Waddell, No. W2020-00220-COA-R3-CV (March 14, 2023)

Military

Tennessee Air National Guard (1969–1975)

Email:

ccaperton@capertonlaw.com

Warren attended the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law receiving a Juris Doctorate in 2011. While in law school, Warren was a judicial extern at the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Warren is admitted to practice in all Tennessee local and appellate courts as well as U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

Warren was selected as one of Memphis’ Finest Young Professionals in 2012 and was selected to participate in the Leo Bearman Inn of Court as an associate.

Education

• Virginia Episcopal School, 2004
• Rhodes College, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science 2008
• University of Memphis School of Law, Juris Doctor 2011

Court Admissions

• Tennessee – all trial and appellate courts
• United States Court – Western District of Tennessee
• United States Court of Appeals – Sixth Circuit

Professional Activities

• Memphis Bar Association, Member – 2011 to present
• Tennessee Bar Association, 2011 – Present
• Leo Bearman Inns of Court, associate 2015–2018

Appellate Decisions

• Bernard Frazier v. State of Tennessee, No. W2013-00187-CCA-R3-PC
• In Re: Christian A.G., No. W2013-02269-COA-R3-JV
• Phillip Mahnken v. Andrew Bettis Aviation, LLC, No. W2019-01903-COA-R3-CV
• Stacie Nicole Martin Waddell v. David Sewall Waddell, No. W2020-00220-COA-R3-CV (March 14, 2023)

Email:

wcampbell@capertonlaw.com