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Lewis Thomason

Construction

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Lewis Thomason

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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.

Clients (11)

  • Barge Design Solutions, Inc.
  • Earl Swensson Association, Inc.
  • Hastings Architecture
  • I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc.
  • Gresham Smith
  • Smith Gee Studio
  • Fisher Arnold
  • EOA Architects
  • AXA XL Design Professional Insurance
  • Clayco, Inc.
  • archimania

Industries (3)

  • Contractors
  • Education
  • Design professionals

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Construction - Tennessee

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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

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  • They represent most designers in Tennesee and are involved in important projects in the state.

    Construction respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David Garst
    Band 1David Garst

    David Garst

    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 Garst is one of the few people in town to primarily represent designers, architects and engineers. He is a top-tier lawyer as well.

      Construction respondentUSA
  • Band 2Wally Irvin
    Band 2Wally Irvin

    Wally Irvin

    Wallace Irvin is an experienced litigator who represents architects and engineers in professional liability cases.

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