Construction Law — Counsel for Businesses
Construction Attorneys forContractors & Construction Companies
Running a construction business means managing contracts, payments, projects, subcontractors and risk. When a legal issue threatens your project or your business, Harrison Litigation Team provides practical, responsive legal counsel to contractors, subcontractors and construction companies throughout Tennessee.
Contractor-Focused Construction Counsel | Serving Tennessee | Direct Attorney Access
Our Focus
Legal counsel built for the construction industry
Construction disputes can quickly affect cash flow, project schedules, business relationships and future opportunities. Harrison Litigation Team represents construction professionals in disputes and transactions involving projects throughout Tennessee, as part of the firm's broader construction law practice.
Our approach combines practical business guidance with litigation counsel. Whether the issue involves an unpaid balance, a subcontractor dispute, a contract problem or active litigation, our goal is to address the immediate legal issue while remaining mindful of the long-term interests of the construction business.
What We Handle
Construction legal services for contractors
Contract & Payment Disputes
Representation involving unpaid balances, payment disputes, breach of contract and other disagreements arising from construction projects.
Mechanic's Liens & Payment Claims
Counsel regarding Tennessee lien rights, lien claims, payment disputes and related enforcement issues.
General Contractor & Subcontractor Disputes
Representation in disputes between general contractors, subcontractors, trades, suppliers and other project participants.
Construction Contracts
Drafting, reviewing and enforcing construction agreements designed to clearly define responsibilities and reduce business risk.
Change Orders & Scope Disputes
Representation involving disputed change orders, additional work, scope changes and disagreements over project obligations.
Project Delay & Performance Disputes
Counsel involving delays, scheduling issues, performance claims and other project-related disputes.
Defective Work Claims & Defense
Representation of construction businesses facing allegations involving workmanship, construction defects or failure to perform.
Construction Litigation
Representation in construction-related lawsuits and complex disputes when negotiated solutions are not possible.
Who We Serve
Representing Tennessee construction businesses
Harrison Litigation Team works with contractors and construction businesses that need legal counsel familiar with the realities of the construction industry. A legal dispute can affect receivables, project schedules, subcontractor relationships, employees and future business opportunities.
Our attorneys focus on practical legal strategies that account for both the dispute itself and the client's broader business interests — including the contract, corporate and business law issues that often travel with a construction dispute.
- General Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Construction Companies
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Developers
- Property & Project Owners
- Construction Business Owners
Representative clients, not an exhaustive list.
Common Triggers
When should a contractor call an attorney?
A customer or project owner refuses to pay
A subcontractor or general contractor breaches an agreement
A dispute develops regarding scope or change orders
Mechanic's lien or payment rights need to be evaluated
Your company receives a demand letter or lawsuit
Your company is accused of defective or incomplete work
A construction contract needs to be drafted or reviewed
A project dispute is escalating toward litigation
Need to discuss a construction matter?
We would be happy to learn more about the situation and discuss how Harrison Litigation Team may be able to help.
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Why contractors choose our firm
Construction-Focused Representation
Legal counsel focused on the disputes and business issues that arise in the construction industry.
Direct Attorney Access
Clients communicate directly with the attorneys handling their matters.
Litigation & Business Perspective
We evaluate construction disputes with both the immediate legal issue and the client's business interests in mind.
Responsive Counsel
Construction disputes can move quickly. Our firm prioritizes responsive communication and practical guidance.
Serving Tennessee
Representation for contractors and construction businesses throughout Tennessee.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Next Step
Talk with a Tennessee construction attorney
If your construction company is dealing with a contract, payment, project or litigation issue, we would be happy to learn more about the situation and discuss how Harrison Litigation Team may be able to help.