Matthew DeVries

Practice Areas

Litigation

Real Estate

Construction Law & Public Contracts

Entertainment Industry Law

Artificial Intelligence

Career

Matthew DeVries is a Partner in the Firm’s Nashville office and a co-leader of the firm’s Construction Industry Group. Matt represents clients in every angle of construction, from contract drafting and negotiation to litigation and arbitration of construction disputes. He frequently advises general contractors, subcontractors and architects on issues such as professional and contractor licensing, wage payment and DOL investigations, OSHA violations and accidents, payment and performance bond disputes, and mechanic’s lien and payment claims. As a seasoned litigator, Matt has litigated and arbitrated claims spanning virtually every type of project dispute — delays, defects, scope changes, terminations, payment issues, and performance failures — on both public and private jobs.

Matt is the founder of the nationally recognized construction-related blog www.bestpracticesconstructionlaw.com, which focuses on lessons learned, technology, project management, and legal trends in the construction industry.

Living in the Music City for twenty years, a portion of Matt’s risk management practice also includes representing artists and social media influencers in general business litigation matters and insurance disputes.

Outside of work, Matt is a single father of seven children and is actively involved in his local church. He enjoys fitness, writing, and helping others build strong lives personally, professionally, and spiritually.

Professional Memberships

Board Member, AGC of Middle Tennessee