At Lewis Thomason, we understand the construction and design industries from the ground up. Many of our construction attorneys hold engineering or architectural degrees or have firsthand experience as real estate developers, military officers, or plant managers. This depth of knowledge allows us to anticipate challenges, develop practical solutions, and advocate effectively for our clients.

Our team assists clients through every stage of a project—from initial planning to final completion. We guide owners, contractors, and developers before zoning boards and planning commissions; draft and negotiate contracts with contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and service providers; and resolve disputes through litigation, arbitration, or mediation. Our attorneys have successfully defended claims involving defects, delays, payment disputes, differing site conditions, acceleration, lost productivity, and other complex issues in both state and federal courts.

Lewis Thomason’s construction attorneys have defended design professionals in hundreds of professional malpractice cases, including high-stakes, multi-million-dollar claims involving major sporting arenas in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville. We have represented contractors in disputes arising from a broad range of issues—from construction defects and critical path delays to acceleration and lost productivity—and regularly advocate for contractors and design professionals before licensing boards. This includes assisting with licensure applications, guiding clients through disciplinary hearings, and handling appeals. Our team also has substantial experience with disputes involving federal, state, and local government construction projects, representing owners, contractors, and sureties in matters ranging from straightforward claims to major project defaults.

Architect, Engineer, and Surveyor Professional Liability

Lewis Thomason attorneys have defended design professionals in hundreds of professional malpractice cases, including multi-million-dollar claims involving major sporting arenas in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville.  Our firm has represented contractors in numerous disputes arising from a variety of claims, including alleged construction defects, project critical path delays, payment, differing site conditions, acceleration, and lost productivity.

We also represent contractors and design professionals before licensing boards, including applying for licensure and navigating professional discipline hearings and appeals.  Our attorneys have also had significant involvement in federal, state, and local government construction project disputes and claims, and we represent owners and sureties in matters from simple claims to major project defaults.

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