About A. Sais Phillips
A. Sais Phillips Finney earned his J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He moved from the academic rigors of law school into the practical demands of courtroom work. Early training at Memphis gave him grounding in state procedures and trial practice.
His professional memberships trace a steady involvement in the bar. He has held membership in the American Bar Association since 2008. Since 2015 he has been a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a connection that places him among peers who handle contested matters in state courts.
Finney’s day-to-day work has involved representing clients in Tennessee. That representation has included appearances and filings in state courts, client counseling, and the kinds of pretrial and trial preparation that define criminal cases. Colleagues describe him as methodical in case preparation and direct in court, preferring concise argument to theatrical presentation.
He has navigated the routines of criminal litigation: discovery disputes, plea negotiations, and contested hearings. Those tasks require evidence assessment, witness preparation, and steady courtroom presence. His ABA membership suggests engagement with broader legal developments beyond the state, while his long-standing Tennessee association ties him to local practice norms and practitioners.
In addition to courtroom work, Finney’s practice has involved interaction with prosecutors, investigators, and court staff. That side of practice tests an attorney’s ability to manage deadlines and to distill complex factual records into usable themes. He has focused on preparing cases for trial and advising clients about procedural options and likely outcomes.
Finney’s professional timeline shows sustained participation in legal organizations rather than a rapid pivot between specialties. That continuity is visible in the years-long memberships he maintains and in the steady nature of client work he undertakes. He has kept a practice centered in Tennessee and has continued to engage with peers through association activities.
Outside of association listings and his law degree, public details about published writings or judicial appointments are not part of this profile. What can be seen is a lawyer who built a practice from a Tennessee law school credential and who has remained active in legal groups that reflect the work he handles.
He currently practices in Tennessee and his current practice focuses on criminal defense and related matters.
