Construction & Development
Construction & Development Lawyer in Nashville
Serving Nashville Contractors, Developers & Property Owners Since 1936
Lackey | McDonald, PLLC represents businesses, contractors, developers, and property owners in construction and development legal matters across the Nashville area. Whether you’re negotiating a contract before a project breaks ground or resolving a dispute after work is complete, you’ll work directly with an experienced attorney who handles your matter from start to finish. No handoffs to paralegals. No case summaries passed between offices.
That approach has defined how we serve Tennessee clients since 1936. Our attorneys bring together real estate and business law capabilities so one firm can address both the transactional side of a project and the dispute side, without sending each need to a different attorney.
If you’re facing a construction contract dispute, a lien issue, or a development transaction in Nashville, call Lackey | McDonald, PLLC at (615) 392-4916 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Construction Contracts & Development Transactions
Sound construction projects begin with clear agreements. Our business law practice covers contract drafting, review, and breach of contract claims, while our real estate practice handles purchase and sale agreements and real estate contracts tied to development projects. When both sides of a deal sit with the same firm, nothing falls through the gap between the transaction and the business relationship behind it.
Construction and development contracts typically address scope of work, payment terms, change order procedures, and warranty of workmanship. Getting those terms right before a project begins helps protect every party at the table. Development projects also commonly require permitting and land use approvals, and understanding how those requirements intersect with your contract obligations matters early.
Our contract and transaction services include:
- Contract Drafting & Review: Agreements for general contractors, subcontractors, owners, and developers
- Change Orders: Documenting scope changes to help reduce future disputes
- Purchase & Sale Agreements: Real estate contracts for development site acquisitions
- Business Transactions: Structuring deals that support the broader development plan
Construction Disputes & Mechanic’s Liens in Tennessee
When a project breaks down, the legal consequences can move fast. Our business litigation practice handles breach of contract claims arising from construction work, including disputes over payment, performance, and project scope. We represent contractors, subcontractors, developers, and property owners in Nashville before the Davidson County Chancery Court, which hears construction, real property, and commercial litigation matters in this jurisdiction.
Nonpayment is one of the most common flashpoints in construction. Tennessee’s mechanic’s and materialmen’s lien statute, T.C.A. § 66-11-101 et seq., allows contractors and suppliers to file a lien against a property when they haven’t been paid for work performed. Lien rights come with strict deadlines and notice requirements, so acting early matters. Tennessee’s contractor licensing law, T.C.A. Title 62, Chapter 6, adds another layer: licensing requirements apply to contractors performing work above certain dollar thresholds, and licensing status can affect a party’s ability to pursue or defend a claim.
Real Estate Development & Property Disputes
Development projects involve more than what gets built. Our real estate practice covers the land and title issues that surface before, during, and after construction. Boundary and easement disputes between adjoining property owners are common when development changes how land is used or accessed. Easements are legal rights to use another’s property for a specific purpose, and if they aren’t identified and addressed at the transaction stage, they can complicate a project entirely.
Eminent domain and condemnation proceedings are another risk for development sites. When a government entity takes private property for public use, the owner is entitled to just compensation, but “just” is a term worth negotiating. We handle property disputes, easement matters, and condemnation proceedings for property owners and developers throughout the Nashville area.
A Nashville Firm That Treats Your Project Like It Matters
Construction and development legal matters are rarely straightforward. Contracts get disputed, timelines slip, and money gets held. Our goal is to understand your situation thoroughly before offering a path forward, not to fit your problem into a template.
We aim to treat every client as we would a family member: honest counsel, direct communication, and a strategy built around your actual interests. Decades of legal experience in Tennessee inform how we approach complex issues, and our commitment to protecting client interests runs through every matter we take on, whether it’s a single contract review or prolonged business litigation.
Talk to a Construction & Development Attorney in Nashville
Whether you’re a contractor facing a lien dispute, a developer navigating a land acquisition, or a property owner dealing with a boundary conflict, we can help. Lackey | McDonald, PLLC offers free initial consultations for most case types, along with flexible payment options and same-day appointments when your situation can’t wait.
Call Lackey | McDonald, PLLC at (615) 392-4916 to speak directly with an attorney about your construction or development legal matter.
