John W. Dawson IV
Member
Nashville
(615) 742-7796
jdawson@bassberry.com
https://www.bassberry.com/professionals/dawson-iv-john-w/
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.
Publications
Media Mentions & Firm News
Accolades
Chambers USA — Environment (2020-2023), Up and Coming (2019)
The Best Lawyers in America© — Litigation: Construction; Litigation: Environmental (2023-2024)
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
Related Industires
Education
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University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 2008
cum laude
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Vanderbilt University - M.S., 1999
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University of Tennessee - B.S., 1996
magna cum laude
Admissions
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Tennessee, 2008
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
"John Dawson regularly acts for utilities, municipalities and corporate clients in enforcement actions and environmental litigation. He handles matters arising under air, water, fuel and waste regulations." Client feedback: "John Dawson represents the clients' interests extremely well."
From Chambers USA 2023
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University of Tennessee College of Law - J.D., 2008
cum laude
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Vanderbilt University - M.S., 1999
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University of Tennessee - B.S., 1996
magna cum laude
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Tennessee, 2008
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U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
"John Dawson regularly acts for utilities, municipalities and corporate clients in enforcement actions and environmental litigation. He handles matters arising under air, water, fuel and waste regulations." Client feedback: "John Dawson represents the clients' interests extremely well."
From Chambers USA 2023