Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Construction Law
Matt is a Partner and former Chair of the firm's Construction Practice Group. His focus is primarily on construction and complex litigation, with a concentration on transportation and manufacturing industries. Matt is the founder of www.bestpracticesconstructionlaw.com , a construction-related blog that focuses on lessons learned, technology, project management and legal trends in the construction industry. Based in the Music City, Matt also represents artists and talent in the Sports and Ent...
J. Wallace Irvin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. J. Wallace practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized J. Wallace Irvin since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which J. Wallace Irvin is held by other lawyers.
John Willet focuses his practice in the areas of construction, fidelity and surety, business law, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He represents owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects and engineers throughout the construction process, including entity formation, licensing and registration, identification and management of risks, contracting, claims management and dispute resolution. In the area of fidelity and surety law, Mr. Willet represents cli...
Preston A. Hawkins, a shareholder in the Knoxville office, concentrates his practice on general tort litigation, construction litigation, appellate advocacy, and criminal defense. Mr. Hawkins is lead trial counsel and has successfully defended global corporations in significant lawsuits in state and federal court. Mr. Hawkins has also successfully represented contractors, design professionals, and owners in numerous construction litigation matters and arbitrations. Mr. Hawkins has also succes...
Todd Panther’s practice primarily involves commercial litigation and arbitration, with a concentration in construction law. Todd has over 25 years of experience as a construction law attorney advising owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers on the applicability and compliance requirements of Tennessee’s construction laws. He also serves as an advocate for his clients in complex litigation and arbitration involving disputes over commercial and residential construction pro...
Paul Whitt is a shareholder in the firm’s Knoxville office whose practice focuses on construction law and complex litigation. He represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, and owners in matters spanning industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Paul advises clients across every phase of the construction process—from contract formation through project closeout and, when necessary, dispute resolution. He regularly handles high-stakes matters inv...
David N. Garst, B.Arch., J.D., is a shareholder in the Lewis Thomason Nashville office, where he serves a pivotal role as the chair of the Construction Law Practice Group and on the firm’s Board of Directors. Mr. Garst’s legal practice is focused on general construction law, with emphases on architects’, engineers’ and surveyors’ professional liability, construction defect litigation, design and construction contract negotiation, and professional discipline. With...
Isaac Westling is an attorney in Spicer Rudstrom’s Knoxville office, licensed to practice law in both Tennessee and Florida, and is a certified Tennessee Rule 31 Mediator specializing in civil law disputes. Isaac graduated Cum Laude from Florida Southwestern State College, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration. Upon moving to Tennessee, Isaac attended Lincoln Memorial University, School of Law. While there, he was elected to many leadership position...
Corey Williams is a construction and commercial litigation attorney with experience practicing in state and federal courts and in arbitration on a broad range of litigation matters, with a primary focus on construction matters. Corey graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers Law School where he was an articles editor for the Rutgers University Law Review , a member of the Order of the Coif , and Vice-President of the Veteran’s Law Society. Before law school, Corey served in the United Stat...
I care deeply about my clients and their concerns. When issues arise, I work strategically and efficiently to identify the root cause of the problem, craft and implement an approach that gains the most optimal outcome, and follow up with clients to ensure that their projects are moving along as smoothly as possible. Clients say they appreciate my willingness to politely push back when they’re on the verge of making emotion-based decisions that aren’t in the best interests of their...
Thomas Hall concentrates his practice on construction litigation and arbitration, representing owners, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers on a variety of commercial and residential construction projects. Drawing on his deep knowledge of Tennessee’s construction laws, he advises clients on contract negotiations and regulatory compliance. He also prosecutes and defends clients in a range of disputes, including those involving construction defects, war...
Regan S. Steepleton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Trusts and Estates. Regan S. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Regan S. Steepleton since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Regan S. Steepleton is held by other lawyers.
Gabby Sprio is an associate in Bradley’s Construction Practice Group. Her practice focuses primarily on government contracts law. Prior to law school, Gabby worked for a leading global aerospace and defense company. In this role, she gained experience in government contract administration and financial analysis.
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