Practice Expertise
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Real Estate
Profile
Matthew DeVries is a Shareholder in the Firm's Nashville office and a member of the Litigation practice group. Mr. DeVries is a seasoned litigator who also spends a significant amount of time drafting contracts. While most of his experience lies in construction, a growing part of his practice involves representing artists and talent in the sports and entertainment industries. In this role, he provides guidance and experience in contract negotiations, insurance disputes, intellectual property matters, and general business litigation. Mr. DeVries effectively balances both areas of law, leveraging his wide range of skill sets to serve his eclectic roster of clients and sophisticated contractors and developers.
Mr. DeVries 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. Outside of work, Matt is a single father of seven children and is actively involved in his local church.
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
Education
- University of Richmond School of Law, J.D.
- American University, B.A., Political Science
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Real Estate
Professional Career
Professional Activities and Experience
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®: Construction Law since 2013; Litigation - Construction since 2021
- Fellows of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (2017)
- JD Supra's Readers' Choice Award, Construction Law Recipient (2016-2021, 2023)
- Mid-South Super Lawyers, "Rising Star" (2011)
- Engineering News-Record, "Top Up-and-Coming Leader Under 40," South Central Region, Construction Law (2011)
- Nashville Business Journal, "Commercial Real Estate Most Valuable Player" Award in the Professional Services Category (2010)
Articles
- Standardized Contracts: Streamlining Projects in Today’s Fast-Paced Construction Market
- FIND YOUR WHY: THE KEY TO SUCCESS IN WORK AND LIFE
- Construction Law Update: Case Law and Legislation Affecting the Construction Industry
- Social media policies versus right to privacy
- Engaging a design and construction team
- Green Building and the Construction Lawyer: A Practical Guide to Transactional and Litigation Issues
- Complimentary E-Book on Construction Best Practices
- The Next Chapter of COVID-19 for Contractors
- Matthew DeVries, Speaker at the 2024 CLC Leadership Development Conference
- Matthew DeVries, Presenter at the Professional Constructor Central
- Matthew DeVries, Speaker at the Associated General Contractors of Tennessee 2017 Annual Convention
- Matthew DeVries, Speaker at the TDOT 2017 DBE Small Business Annual Meeting
- Matthew DeVries, Co-Speaker at the TDOT 2016 DBE Small Business Annual Meeting
- Matthew DeVries, Co-Presenter at the Construction Leadership Council, AGC of Middle Tennessee
- Matthew DeVries, Speaker at the Alabama AGC State Convention
- Matthew DeVries, Speaker at the Tennessee Bar Association
- Matthew DeVries, Moderator at the Associated General Contractors of Middle Tennessee Member Luncheon
- Insurance and Reconstruction: A Guide for Property Owners Facing Wildfire Aftermath and Other Disasters
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