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John W. Dawson IV

John W. Dawson IV

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Nashville
(615) 742-7796
jdawson@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/dawson-iv-john-w/

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John Dawson focuses his practice on the areas of environmental and construction law and products liability. Prior to attending law school, John had a successful career as a civil and environmental engineer. John incorporates this knowledge base and past experience into his practice, providing him a unique insight into his clients’ interests and goals.

John’s practice encompasses:

  • Environmental – Representing industries, utilities, and municipalities in environmental disputes and regulatory enforcement actions, as well as environmental permitting and compliance, related to water and wastewater treatment, storm water management, air emissions, site remediation, hazardous waste and materials management, and water use rights, as well as representing clients in corporate and real estate transactions.
  • Construction & Real Estate – Representing owners, developers, contractors, and designers in various construction and real estate transactions and disputes; preparing and negotiating construction agreements.
  • Products Liability & Mass Torts – Working with manufacturers in a wide variety of industries utilizing his background in science and engineering to provide a foundation for comprehensive legal representation in disputes involving products and chemicals.

John is a contributing author of the Water Quality Control Handbook, and an article summarizing his thesis on reaeration in rivers and streams was published in the Journal of Environmental Engineering.

Representative Experience

  • Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. to Acquire Jumer’s Casino & Hotel

    Representation of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRWH) in its definitive agreement to acquire Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, from Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., for $120 million in cash

     

    We represented Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. in its definitive agreement to acquire Jumer's Casino & Hotel, from Delaware North...
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    Client Type: Public Company
  • LFM Capital Acquires Diamabrush

    Representation of LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, in its acquisition of Diamabrush, a manufacturer of advanced abrasive technology utilized in various building, maintenance and construction applications

    We represented LFM Capital, a private equity firm focused on lower middle-market manufacturing and industrial services businesses, in its acquisition...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Gen Cap America Acquires Eastern Business Forms, Inc.

    Representation of Gen Cap America, Inc. in the acquisition of Eastern Business Forms, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of diagnostic sample collection devices for governments and private companies around the globe

    We represented Gen Cap America, Inc. in the acquisition of Eastern Business Forms, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of diagnostic...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Gen Cap America Sells Aero Systems Engineering to Calspan

    Representation of Gen Cap America, Inc. in the sale of its portfolio company, Aero Systems Engineering, a provider of design and build test and wind tunnel facility solutions as well as lab testing services for jet engines and airframes

    We represented Gen Cap America, Inc. in the sale of its portfolio company, Aero Systems Engineering, a provider of design...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Acquires Two Casinos From Eldorado Resorts for $230 Million

    Representation of Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRWH) in its acquisition of the operations and real estate of Isle of Capri Casino and Lady Luck Casino from Eldorado Resorts, Inc. (Nasdaq: ERI), in a cash transaction for $230 million

    We represented Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRWH) in its acquisition of the operations and real estate of Isle...
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    Client Type: Public Company
  • Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation Acquires Murfreesboro Electric Department for $245 Million

    Representation of the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (MTE), the largest electric co-op in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region and among the five largest in the United States, in its acquisition of Murfreesboro Electric Department for $245 million

    We represented the Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation (MTE), the largest electric co-op in the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) region...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • TVV Capital Sells Big 3 Precision Products, Inc. for $81.7 Million

    Represented TVV Capital portfolio company Big 3 Precision Products, Inc., a maker of turnkey packaging solutions, in its sale to The Eastern Company (Nasdaq: EML), a publicly traded diversified manufacturer, for $81.7 million

    We represented TVV Capital portfolio company Big 3 Precision Products, Inc., a maker of turnkey packaging solutions, in its sale...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Walker Die Casting Sold to Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.

    Representation of Walker Die Casting, Inc., a Tennessee-based corporation that produces high-quality aluminum die castings, in its sale to Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN), the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles

    We represented Walker Die Casting, Inc., a Tennessee-based corporation that produces high-quality aluminum die castings, in its sale to Allison...
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    Client Type: Private Company
  • Acquisition of 10 Assisted Living Properties for Assisted Living Owner/Operator

    Represented an owner and operator of assisted living facilities in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of 10 assisted living properties for $45.5 million

    We represented an owner and operator of assisted living facilities in connection with the acquisition of a portfolio of 10...
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  • LFM Capital Acquires Fecon

    Represented LFM Capital in its acquisition of a forestry mulching equipment manufacturer

    We represented LFM Capital in its acquisition of Fecon, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty forestry mulching equipment and related accessories....
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    Client Type: Private Company

Publications

Media Mentions & Firm News

Accolades

Chambers USA — Environment (2020), Up and Coming (2019)

Professional Engineer

Tau Beta Pi

Chi Epsilon

Phi Kappa Phi

University of Tennessee Legal Clinic

University of Tennessee Environmental Law Moot Court Team

Related Services

Education

  • University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 2008

    cum laude

  • Vanderbilt University - M.S., 1999
  • University of Tennessee - B.S., 1996

    magna cum laude

Admissions

  • Tennessee, 2008
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
Chambers USA


"John Dawson regularly acts for utilities, municipalities and corporate clients in enforcement actions and environmental litigation. He handles matters arising under air, water and waste regulations. Clients say: 'He is very knowledgeable and well respected.'"

From Chambers USA 2020