Areas of Practice
Litigation
BuildLaw attorneys know that effective and efficient resolution of disputes is a key to running a successful business. When disputes are unavoidable and company resources and reputations are at stake, we serve as advocates at all stages of the process, from simple disputes to complex litigation and arbitration. BuildLaw attorneys have decades of trial and arbitration experience in the local, state, and federal courts in Tennessee and beyond. We also regularly participate in arbitration proceedings of all types. We have a long history of representing clients in arbitration and mediation, and some of our lawyers also serve as mediators and are certified by the State of Tennessee in this specialty.
We handle construction, real estate, and business and commercial disputes, ranging from breach of contract, construction defect, and delay and disruption claims, to complex business and commercial disputes.
Construction Transactions
There is no substitute for a strong contract. Through careful planning and clear, precise, written contractual documents, BuildLaw attorneys assist clients in preventing costly misunderstandings and delays, and help them to plan for the unknown. We help clients understand and navigate local, state, and federal construction laws. We routinely assist clients in drafting and negotiating construction and real estate contracts. We listen closely and partner thoughtfully with our clients to develop strategies to accomplish business objectives and avoid disputes.
Decades of experience are essential to strong contract construction and negotiation. BuildLaw lawyers know when to use the typical forms and when to deviate from or modify them for customized industry or commercial applications and circumstances. We have drafted hundreds of contracts to help protect clients from numerous types of project risks. Our lawyers understand that time is of the essence in negotiations and stand ready to quickly assist in evaluating risk allocation and evaluate draft agreements before issues arise.