Brian Dobbs has negotiated and drafted construction and design contracts for real estate projects throughout the United States with a total value of more than $2 billion. Working with small start-up companies to large multi-national corporations, including a significant number of large healthcare and hospital companies, Brian drafts, reviews and negotiates design and construction contracts for all types of commercial and industrial projects. Because construction is one of the unique areas of law practice where transactional and litigation legal work intersect, Brian’s diligence on the transactional side allows him to assist clients in avoiding project disputes, resolving disputes and, when they cannot be easily resolved, litigating or arbitrating those disputes. In essence, his experience in one realm gives him a unique perspective on the other, and allows him to protect his clients’ interests throughout a project’s life cycle.
Brian M. Dobbs
Member
Nashville
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Brian M. Dobbs
Member
Nashville
bdobbs@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/dobbs-brian-m/
Memberships
American Bar Association — Forum on Construction Law; Section of Litigation; Section of Public Contract Law
Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (TACC)
Associated General Contractors of America (Middle TN Branch)
State Bar of California
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Brian Dobbs has negotiated and drafted construction and design contracts for real estate projects throughout the United States with a total value of more than $2 billion. Working with small start-up companies to large multi-national corporations, including a significant number of large healthcare and hospital companies, Brian drafts, reviews and negotiates design and construction contracts for all types of commercial and industrial projects. Because construction is one of the unique areas of law practice where transactional and litigation legal work intersect, Brian’s diligence on the transactional side allows him to assist clients in avoiding project disputes, resolving disputes and, when they cannot be easily resolved, litigating or arbitrating those disputes. In essence, his experience in one realm gives him a unique perspective on the other, and allows him to protect his clients’ interests throughout a project’s life cycle.
Memberships
American Bar Association — Forum on Construction Law; Section of Litigation; Section of Public Contract Law
Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (TACC)
Associated General Contractors of America (Middle TN Branch)
State Bar of California
American Health Law Association (AHLA)
Representative Experience
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Represented the developer of Burlington Commons, an affordable housing complex in East Knoxville
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Represented Kemmons Wilson Companies, LLC in the closing of a ground lease and financing for the redevelopment of the historic Amtrak Central Station passenger-service terminal in downtown Memphis
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Represented Kemmons Wilson Companies, LLC in the formation of a $20 million joint venture as well as the negotiation and closing of a $24 million construction loan for the development of the 119-room Hilton Curio Hotel
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Represented Nashville Hospitality Group, LLC in a debt refinancing transaction for the Westin Nashville Hotel
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Represented a Memphis investor group in the purchase and closing of the construction loan, PILOT, and bridge loan financings, in coordination with historic tax credit financing, for the rehabilitation of the Hickman Building in Memphis
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Represented LoJac Holdings Corp. in its sale of three divisions to Vulcan Materials Co.
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Advised a manufacturer on issues arising from a $200 million plant expansion project
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Represented a museum owner in a dispute with their architect
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Represented prison ministry with a bond claim and the drafting of a construction contract for a housing project
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Represented a school board in a dispute with the architect and contractor on a $26 million school project
Representative Experience
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Publications
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May 24, 2022 | Firm Publication
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July 29, 2021 | Firm Publication
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September 18, 2020 | Firm Publication
Media Mentions & Firm News
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November 28, 2023 | Super Lawyers
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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June 1, 2023 | Chambers USA
Publications
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May 24, 2022 | Firm Publication
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July 29, 2021 | Firm Publication
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September 18, 2020 | Firm Publication
Media Mentions & Firm News
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November 28, 2023 | Super Lawyers
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August 17, 2023 | Best Lawyers®
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June 1, 2023 | Chambers USA
Accolades
Chambers USA — Construction (2022-2023)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Construction Law (2015-2024)
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2017-2020, 2023)
Tennessee Law Review
John Joseph Graham Scholarship
Accolades
Chambers USA — Construction (2022-2023)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Construction Law (2015-2024)
Mid-South Super Lawyers (2017-2020, 2023)
Tennessee Law Review
John Joseph Graham Scholarship
Related Services
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University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 2001
cum laude
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Auburn University - B.A., 1994
Education
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University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 2001
cum laude
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Auburn University - B.A., 1994
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Tennessee, 2007
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California, 2001
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2012
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2009
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2009
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2004
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U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2002
Admissions
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Tennessee, 2007
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California, 2001
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U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2012
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 2009
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee, 2009
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2004
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U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2002
"Brian Dobbs is an experienced attorney with considerable expertise in construction contracting work. He represents large and small clients from a range of industries, particularly in the healthcare sector. Client feedback: "He has a clear understanding of construction issues, he's concise in his communications and provides great client service." "Brian Dobbs is a trusted and highly regarded resource. I would eagerly endorse him."
From Chambers USA 2023