Kenneth W. Groce

Kenneth is an Associate in the Firm's Real Estate practice group, where he focuses on commercial real estate transactions, real estate finance, business formation, and corporate counseling. He advises a diverse range of clients, including owners, developers, and operators, on the acquisition, development, and financing of commercial real estate projects across multiple jurisdictions and asset classes. His experience includes significant work involving multifamily and self-storage properties. 

Kenneth guides clients through all stages of complex transactions, providing practical guidance that supports both business objectives and long-term growth strategies.  

Kenneth earned his J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, where he served as a Notes Editor for the University of Memphis Law Review and as an Academic Success Dean's Fellow. He holds his B.A., summa cum laude, from Mississippi State University. 

Community & Professional

• Leo Bearman, Sr., American Inns of Court
  • Associate (2025 - Present)
• West Tennessee Legal Services
  • Advisory Board Member (2025 - Present)
• Memphis Bar Association
  • Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors (2025 - Present)

• Represents owners and developers in the acquisition, development, and financing of multifamily and self-storage assets across multiple jurisdictions.
• Represents restaurant franchisees in the acquisition and disposition of operating stores and the development of new locations.
• Represents a self-storage developer in joint ventures with an institutional capital partner.
• Represents borrowers in commercial real estate and business financings, including acquisition loans, construction loans, refinancings, and portfolio-level facilities.