James L Murphy III

Practice Areas

Real Estate, Environmental Law, Zoning and Land Use, Real Estate Litigation, Economic Development, Telecommunications and Utilities, Governmental Affairs, Environmental Regulatory, Transactional and Litigation, Environmental and Toxic Tort Litigation, Public Finance

Career

Jim has represented both governmental entities and private sector clients in numerous economic incentives transactions. He has assisted in the creation of economic incentives grant programs, structuring tax increment financings, and negotiating in lieu of tax agreements. In addition to advising clients on economic incentives, Jim handles complex matters involving zoning, condemnation, elections, telecommunications, municipal law, environmental law, and commercial real estate.

His experience includes 18 years in the legal department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, where he served as the Director of Law from 1993 to 1999. He counseled the mayor and the Metro Council regarding economic development incentives for Opryland, Columbia/HCA, Thomas Nelson, and Dell Computer Corporation. His legal acumen was also instrumental in the establishment of the Sports Authority and the Hospital Authority in Nashville, the development of the downtown arena and the football stadium, and the leases with the Tennessee Titans and the Nashville Predators.

In addition to assisting clients on economic incentives, Jim handles complex matters involving zoning, condemnation, elections, telecommunications, municipal law, environmental law, and commercial real estate.

(2011-2020)

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association; Tennessee Bar Association; Nashville Bar Association; Nashville Bar Foundation; National Association of Bond Lawyers; Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Charter Revision Commission (2009-present); Nashville Sports Council Board of Directors, Legal Counsel (2005-2007, 2011-present); University of Tennessee National Alumni Association, Legislative Advisory Committee; Nashville NHL All-Star Games, Inc., Co-Chair; Tennessee Wireless Association, Co-Vice President