Construction
USA Guide 2024 : Tennessee
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About
Provided by Lewis Thomason
Lewis Thomason has a team of experienced construction attorneys skilled at guiding clients through the complexities of construction projects who possess deep knowledge of the industry and its unique challenges.
We identify and solve issues in all phases of the construction process. We assist clients with negotiating and drafting agreements between owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and engineers. We have represented contractors, design professionals, and owners in hundreds of lawsuits, arbitrations, and administrative board hearings across Tennessee and regionally involving a variety of disputes including defect, differing site conditions, delay/acceleration, worksite injury and death, lien/payment, and professional liability. Clients also retain us as outside general counsel to satisfy their general business needs.
Our firm’s attorneys are active in construction industry organizations such as the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel, the Construction Lawyers Society of America, the ABA Forum on Construction Law, Associated Builders & Contractors, Associated General Contractors, American Institute of Architects, and American Council of Engineering Companies. Our attorneys regularly present industry seminars and publish an informative blog, Tennessee Construction Lawyers.
As one of Tennessee's largest and experienced construction practice groups, our lawyers have the expertise and knowledge necessary to help our clients achieve their goals.
Chambers Review
Lewis Thomason is a well-regarded Tennessee-based firm, providing wide market coverage with its offices in Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville and Sevierville. The firm has considerable experience handling litigation across the construction sector, including defect, professional liability and insurance coverage-related disputes. Its lawyers have additional strength in contract negotiations. It counts owners, developers, contractors and designers among its client base.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lewis Thomason's attorneys have great knowledge of construction law."
"Lewis Thomason's attorneys have great knowledge of construction law."
Notable Practitioners
David Garst chairs the construction law practice group. He draws praise for his deft representation of architects and engineers in contentious and noncontentious construction matters.
"David is a valuable resource."
"He is an excellent lawyer."
Wallace Irvin is an experienced litigator who represents architects and engineers in professional liability cases.
"Wallace does an excellent job working with clients to help negotiate fair terms."
"Wallace Irvin is very effective."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lewis Thomason
Tennessee
Members
Provided by Lewis Thomason
Adam Rust
Ashton Smith
David Draper
David Garst
Head of Department
Dawson Ogletree
J. Wallace Irvin
Karin Dwight
Kevin Baskette
Paul Whitt
Preston Hawkins
Sam Doak
Stephen Barton
Clients
Provided by Lewis Thomason
AXA XL Design Professional Insurance
Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
Clayco, Inc.
EOA Architects
Earl Swensson Association, Inc.
Fisher Arnold
Gresham Smith
Hastings Architecture
I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.
Smith Gee Studio
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Industries
Provided by Lewis Thomason
Contractors
Design professionals
Education