John represents both private and public companies with their acquisitions, sales, financing and leasing activities. He represents national health care REITS with their acquisition development and lease activities.

Representative Matters

Coordinated the acquisition of approximately 1,000 fueling sites in 21 states for an energy company.
Represented developers in the development of several condominium projects and mixed use projects.
Represented national developer in development of its apartment product in southeast United States.
Represented a national renal care company in the acquisition, development, ground lease and tenant leasing of its facilities.
Represented national REIT in its acquisitions and leasing.
Advised a health care real estate company on the purchase of four medical office buildings in the Chicago area.
Advised a health care real estate company on the purchase and finance of a hospital in Charleston, West Virginia.
Advised a health care real estate company on the acquisition of six medical office buildings from a regional health care provider in Mississippi.
Advised a health care real estate company on the purchase of a hospital in Indianapolis.

Professional Honors & Activities

Listed in The Best Lawyers in America^® since 2005; Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, Commercial Finance Law, and Economic Development Law
Named the 2017 Best Lawyers' Nashville Land Use and Zoning Law "Lawyer of the Year"
Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Business Lawyers since 2004
- Senior Statespeople (2019, 2020)
Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers since 2006; named among top 100 attorneys in Tennessee by Mid-South Super Lawyers, 2007
Named "Best of the Bar," Nashville Business Journal, 2011 and 2012
Member – Nashville, Tennessee (Real Property Sections) and American (Real Property Sections) Bar Associations
Member – American College of Mortgage Attorneys

Speaking Engagements

"Nashville Real Estate Market Watch" (November 2017)

Press Releases

Baker Donelson Top-Listed in the Nation in Six Practice Areas in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2021 Listing (August 20, 2020)
78 Baker Donelson Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2020 (April 27, 2020)
77 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 45 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 6, 2019)
Baker Donelson Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2019 (April 30, 2019)
87 Baker Donelson Attorneys to be Ranked as "Leaders in Their Field" in Chambers USA 2019 Directory (February 27, 2019)
86 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 43 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 8, 2018)
277 Baker Donelson Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2019 Listing (August 15, 2018)
Baker Donelson Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2018 (May 8, 2018)
78 Baker Donelson Attorneys to be Ranked as "Leaders in Their Field" in Chambers USA 2018 Directory (March 21, 2018)
94 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 53 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 7, 2017)
290 Baker Donelson Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2018 Listing (August 15, 2017)
Baker Donelson Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2017 (May 26, 2017)
82 Baker Donelson Attorneys to be Ranked as "Leaders in Their Field" in Chambers USA 2017 Directory (February 16, 2017)
98 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 57 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 14, 2016)
262 Baker Donelson Attorneys Included in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2017 Listing (August 15, 2016)
Baker Donelson Achieves High Rankings in Chambers USA 2016 (May 31, 2016)
83 Baker Donelson Attorneys to be Ranked as "Leaders in Their Field" in Chambers USA 2016 Directory (February 26, 2016)
78 Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers; 43 Named to Mid-South Rising Stars (November 12, 2015)

Practices

Industries

Education

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D.
University of Virginia, B.A.

Admissions

Tennessee, 1976
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1977

John Gupton is well thought of by sources, one of whom says: 'John is effective, efficient and always has the sense of urgency that is required in our industry.' With over 30 years of experience behind him, he has extensive knowledge of traditional real estate matters, including acquisitions, sales and financing.

From Chambers USA 2019

Interviewees say that John Gupton is 'practical, timely and understands the sense of urgency when dealing in real estate.' He handles acquisitions, sales and leasing transactions relating to multifamily, office and medical properties.

From Chambers USA 2016

John Gupton is an esteemed and highly active real estate practitioner, with almost 40 years of legal experience. His practice centers on commercial real estate and mortgage lending, representing developers, REITs and real estate owners.

From Chambers USA 2015