MEMPHIS, Tenn. — August 19 — Douglass & Runger PLLC has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. The recognition marks the Memphis law firm’s second consecutive appearance on the prestigious list.
The Inc. 5000 recognizes independent businesses that have achieved significant revenue growth over a three-year period. This year, Douglass & Runger ranked No. 117 in the legal industry and No. 62 among companies in Tennessee after achieving 112% three-year revenue growth.
For Douglass & Runger, the recognition reflects more than the firm’s revenue growth. It also reflects an approach to practicing law built around understanding the problem from the client’s perspective.
“People rarely come to a law firm because they simply have a legal problem,” said Curt Runger, Founder and CEO of Douglass & Runger. “They come to us because they have a personal problem that happens to involve the legal system. They may face the end of a marriage, the death of someone they love, uncertainty about their family’s future, or a problem involving a business they spent years building. Our job starts with understanding what they are facing, what matters to them and what a better future looks like. Then we use the legal system to help them move from where they are today toward that better future.”
That philosophy has guided the firm’s continued investment in its people, systems and client experience. Over the past year, Douglass & Runger increased its employee base by 47% while serving 36% more clients than the previous year. The firm has also expanded its physical footprint and plans to continue adding attorneys and professional staff to meet increasing demand.
Runger attributes much of that growth to the firm’s focus on the client experience and its commitment to building an organization capable of delivering that experience consistently as the firm expands.
“Growth only matters if it allows us to serve people better,” Runger said. “As we have grown, we have worked intentionally to build the team, systems and infrastructure necessary to serve more clients without losing the personal connection and individual attention that helped us get here.”
Douglass & Runger serves individuals, families and business owners throughout the Greater Memphis area in family law, estate planning, probate, elder law and business law.
The firm first appeared on the Inc. 5000 in 2025. Since then, Douglass & Runger has continued to expand its team and services while maintaining its focus on the client experience.
“We are proud to make the Inc. 5000 for a second year, but what makes me proudest is what the recognition represents,” Runger said. “It represents a team that cares deeply about the people we serve, clients who trusted us during some of the most important moments in their lives, and a commitment to continuing to build a better law firm for the people who need us.”
About Douglass & Runger PLLC
Douglass & Runger PLLC is a Bartlett, Tennessee-based law firm serving individuals, families and business owners throughout the Greater Memphis area in family law, estate planning, probate, elder law and business law. The firm provides clear, practical legal guidance tailored to each client’s circumstances and goals, with a focus on helping clients protect what matters and move forward with confidence. For more information, visit www.douglassrunger.com.
