Real Estate, Environmental & Construction Law
Real Estate, Environmental & Construction Law
Clients with real estate, environmental and construction needs demand full-service legal providers who can address their pressing current needs even as they anticipate tomorrow's problems and work toward practical, sophisticated solutions. They expect legal service providers to support and advance their business strategies in times of economic adversity as well as prosperity.
We understand real estate from all vantage points. Our clients are developers, public and private owners, operators, investors, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders and real estate investment trusts (REITs), among others, locally, regionally and nationally.
Our strategy is based on the ultimate goals of our clients. We understand the market. We can separate the important from the insignificant. We are "deal doers," but not beyond our client's tolerance for risk. We understand the value of expediency.
The technical acumen of our multi-disciplinary team has developed over years of closing deals and solving problems specific to this industry:
- Real estate transactions of all types
- Construction and design contracts
- Environmental contamination
- Economic incentives
- Tax-exempt financing
- Land use and zoning
- Tax
- Dispute resolution
- Distressed assets
Nationally ranked by Chambers USA for the past 22 years (2004-2025), researchers note our firm "houses a department of prominent real estate practitioners. It is well respected for its work on high-value transactions, with comprehensive experience encompassing commercial leasing, portfolio acquisitions and mixed-use developments. It can offer expertise pertaining to a broad range of property classes, including healthcare facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, hotels and industrial developments. The team is well versed in multistate deals, including those involving retail properties and REITs, as well as a wide array of construction and design work." (from Chambers USA 2025) Recent editions of Chambers USA provided the following client feedback about the firm's real estate team:
- "The team are very skilled and know their subject matter deeply." and "Bass, Berry & Sims has an ability to effectively frame issues for efficient client resolution." (from Chambers USA 2025)
- "In all instances, without exception, Bass, Berry & Sims is the epitome of responsiveness and entirely focused on the client experience." and "They are extremely adept at handling complicated and sensitive matters. There isn't any legal problem that I do not trust the firm to be able to handle." (from Chambers USA 2024)
- "The Bass, Berry & Sims team is robust and has significant expertise." and "They make sure that they fit into our company parameters, understanding the business risks that we can or cannot take. They are great at problem-solving and I have been impressed with their ability to get the deal done." (from Chambers USA 2023)
- "I feel like they understand my business enough to communicate where the pitfalls are, so that I can understand that and make the final decision. They are very good at dealing with complexity and they don't skip a beat, so as a result they are really trusted advisers." (from Chambers USA 2021)
- "High-quality practice with a lot of expertise." (from Chambers USA 2020)
- "Solid team that is no-nonsense, talented and works well together." (from Chambers USA 2019)
- "First-rate, combining high character and integrity with strong talent." (from Chambers USA 2017)
We have also been applauded and awarded in Best Lawyers in America®, Mid-South Super Lawyers, Lawdragon and Who's Who Legal.
Clients with real estate, environmental and construction needs demand full-service legal providers who can address their pressing current needs even as they anticipate tomorrow's problems and work toward practical, sophisticated solutions. They expect legal service providers to support and advance their business strategies in times of economic adversity as well as prosperity.
We understand real estate from all vantage points. Our clients are developers, public and private owners, operators, investors, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders and real estate investment trusts (REITs), among others, locally, regionally and nationally.
Our strategy is based on the ultimate goals of our clients. We understand the market. We can separate the important from the insignificant. We are "deal doers," but not beyond our client's tolerance for risk. We understand the value of expediency.
The technical acumen of our multi-disciplinary team has developed over years of closing deals and solving problems specific to this industry:
- Real estate transactions of all types
- Construction and design contracts
- Environmental contamination
- Economic incentives
- Tax-exempt financing
- Land use and zoning
- Tax
- Dispute resolution
- Distressed assets
Nationally ranked by Chambers USA for the past 22 years (2004-2025), researchers note our firm "houses a department of prominent real estate practitioners. It is well respected for its work on high-value transactions, with comprehensive experience encompassing commercial leasing, portfolio acquisitions and mixed-use developments. It can offer expertise pertaining to a broad range of property classes, including healthcare facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, hotels and industrial developments. The team is well versed in multistate deals, including those involving retail properties and REITs, as well as a wide array of construction and design work." (from Chambers USA 2025) Recent editions of Chambers USA provided the following client feedback about the firm's real estate team:
- "The team are very skilled and know their subject matter deeply." and "Bass, Berry & Sims has an ability to effectively frame issues for efficient client resolution." (from Chambers USA 2025)
- "In all instances, without exception, Bass, Berry & Sims is the epitome of responsiveness and entirely focused on the client experience." and "They are extremely adept at handling complicated and sensitive matters. There isn't any legal problem that I do not trust the firm to be able to handle." (from Chambers USA 2024)
- "The Bass, Berry & Sims team is robust and has significant expertise." and "They make sure that they fit into our company parameters, understanding the business risks that we can or cannot take. They are great at problem-solving and I have been impressed with their ability to get the deal done." (from Chambers USA 2023)
- "I feel like they understand my business enough to communicate where the pitfalls are, so that I can understand that and make the final decision. They are very good at dealing with complexity and they don't skip a beat, so as a result they are really trusted advisers." (from Chambers USA 2021)
- "High-quality practice with a lot of expertise." (from Chambers USA 2020)
- "Solid team that is no-nonsense, talented and works well together." (from Chambers USA 2019)
- "First-rate, combining high character and integrity with strong talent." (from Chambers USA 2017)
We have also been applauded and awarded in Best Lawyers in America®, Mid-South Super Lawyers, Lawdragon and Who's Who Legal.
Experience
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We represented Tenn Properties in connection with the $88.3 million acquisition of an office park located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The...
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the $17.9 million acquisition of Marston Park Plaza, a neighborhood retail center located...
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the $15.6 million acquisition of Noble West Shoppes, an unanchored strip center in...
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the acquisition of Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch, a neighborhood retail center in Scottsdale,...
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We represented ComCap Partners and The Works, Inc., in the redevelopment of a closed former Memphis City high school, Northside...
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the acquisition of Wando Crossing, a multi-anchored neighborhood retail center located outside of...
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We represented the developer in connection with a $98.3 million construction loan for the development of a medical office building...
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We represented Pinnacle Financial Partners in the sale-leaseback of 36 properties to Oak Street Real Estate Capital, a Chicago-based private...
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We represented our client in the sale of the Addison at Rossview apartments located in Clarksville, Tennessee for $40 million....
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We represented a large private equity owned REIT and certain of its affiliates in connection with a $172 million subscription...
Experience
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We represented Tenn Properties in connection with the $88.3 million acquisition of an office park located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The...
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the $17.9 million acquisition of Marston Park Plaza, a neighborhood retail center located...
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the $15.6 million acquisition of Noble West Shoppes, an unanchored strip center in...
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We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the acquisition of Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch, a neighborhood retail center in Scottsdale,...
-
We represented ComCap Partners and The Works, Inc., in the redevelopment of a closed former Memphis City high school, Northside...
-
We represented Ziff Real Estate Partners in the acquisition of Wando Crossing, a multi-anchored neighborhood retail center located outside of...
-
We represented the developer in connection with a $98.3 million construction loan for the development of a medical office building...
-
We represented Pinnacle Financial Partners in the sale-leaseback of 36 properties to Oak Street Real Estate Capital, a Chicago-based private...
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We represented our client in the sale of the Addison at Rossview apartments located in Clarksville, Tennessee for $40 million....
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We represented a large private equity owned REIT and certain of its affiliates in connection with a $172 million subscription...
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Professionals
| Name | Phone | |
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Elaina S. Al-Nimri Member |
(615) 742-7766 | eal-nimri@bassberry.com |
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Laci Alsup Real Estate Attorney |
(615) 742-7710 | Laci.alsup@bassberry.com |
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E. Warner Bass Member (retired) |
(615) 742-6210 | wbass@bassberry.com |
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Garrah Carter-Mason Associate |
(615) 742-7781 | garrah.cartermason@bassberry.com |
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Stefanie Chamberlain Member |
(615) 742-7880 | stefanie.chamberlain@bassberry.com |
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Michelle Chatfield Attorney |
(901) 543-5917 | Michelle.chatfield@bassberry.com |
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Blake E. Creekmur Associate |
(615) 742-6237 | Blake.Creekmur@bassberry.com |
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John W. Dawson IV Member |
(615) 742-7796 | jdawson@bassberry.com |
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Brian M. Dobbs Member |
(615) 742-7884 | bdobbs@bassberry.com |
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Felix R. Dowsley, III Member |
(615) 742-6228 | fdowsley@bassberry.com |
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Michael C. Gibson Member |
(202) 827-2972 | mike.gibson@bassberry.com |
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Gregory H. Goodman Senior Real Estate Attorney |
(615) 742-7748 | Gregory.Goodman@bassberry.com |
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Thomas Gossett Member |
(615) 742-7726 | tgossett@bassberry.com |
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B. Taylor Gray Counsel |
(901) 543-5906 | tgray@bassberry.com |
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Jeremy A. Gunn Member |
(615) 742-7713 | jeremy.gunn@bassberry.com |
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David W. Harper, Jr. Member |
(615) 742-7785 | dharper@bassberry.com |
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Cheyne W. Harris Member |
(901) 543-5913 | cheyne.harris@bassberry.com |
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Paden Hemphill Associate |
(901) 543-1629 | Paden.Hemphill@bassberry.com |
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R. Turner Henderson Associate |
(615) 742-7817 | turner.henderson@bassberry.com |
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Tilghman A. Kazmierowicz Associate |
(615) 742-6279 | T.Kaz@bassberry.com |
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Bradley Kuntz Associate |
(615) 752-7811 | Bradley.Kuntz@bassberry.com |
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Jason S. Lewallen Member |
(615) 742-7797 | jlewallen@bassberry.com |
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G. Mark Mamantov Member |
(865) 521-0365 | mmamantov@bassberry.com |
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Robert P. McDaniel, Jr. Member |
(901) 543-5946 | rmcdaniel@bassberry.com |
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Nicole T. Milani Real Estate & Debt Finance Attorney |
(901) 543-5932 | nicole.milani@bassberry.com |
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James Polk Moneyhun, Jr. Member |
(865) 521-0368 | jmoneyhun@bassberry.com |
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Matthew Morrow Associate |
(615) 742-7954 | matthew.morrow@bassberry.com |
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Jonathan E. Nelson Member |
(901) 543-5988 | jenelson@bassberry.com |
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Scott W. Reid Member |
(865) 521-2037 | scott.reid@bassberry.com |
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Daniel J. Riley Associate |
(901) 543-5714 | Dan.Riley@bassberry.com |
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L. Taylor Roswall Associate |
(615) 742-7771 | Taylor.Roswall@bassberry.com |
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Marisa Rouse Member |
(901) 543-5904 | marisa.rouse@bassberry.com |
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McKeehanon C. Rue Associate |
(865) 521-2035 | mckeehanon.rue@bassberry.com |
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John S. Seehorn Member |
(615) 742-7754 | jseehorn@bassberry.com |
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Cynthia N. Sellers Member |
(615) 742-6255 | csellers@bassberry.com |
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D. Mark Sheets Member |
(615) 742-6258 | msheets@bassberry.com |
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David W. Smith Counsel |
(615) 742-7755 | dsmith@bassberry.com |
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Bria Smith-Edwards Associate |
(615) 742-7959 | bria.smith@bassberry.com |
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Adriana A. Snedaker Associate |
(615) 742-6742 | Adriana.Snedaker@bassberry.com |
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Richard R. Spore, III Member |
(901) 543-5902 | rspore@bassberry.com |
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Justin T. Starling Member |
(901) 543-5721 | jstarling@bassberry.com |
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M. Steven Steenson, II Associate |
(615) 742-8988 | Steven.Steenson@bassberry.com |
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Michael A. Stewart Member |
(615) 742-7815 | mstewart@bassberry.com |
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Matthew T. Still Associate |
(615) 742-7948 | Matthew.Still@bassberry.com |
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Zoe Storck-Smith Associate |
(615) 742-7724 | Zoe.Storck-Smith@bassberry.com |
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Shelby Thomas Member |
(615) 742-6239 | shelby.thomas@bassberry.com |
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T. Gaillard Uhlhorn, V Member |
(901) 543-5943 | guhlhorn@bassberry.com |
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Gregory T. Young Counsel |
(615) 742-6216 | Greg.Young@bassberry.com |
Publications
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December 17, 2025 | Urban Land Institute
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September 26, 2025 | American Bar Association - Forum on Construction Law
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September 8, 2025 | Commercial Property Executive
Past Events
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May 7-9, 2025 | Denver, Colorado2025 BOMA Medical Real Estate Conference
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April 8-9, 2025 | Chicago, Illinois2025 Kayo Women’s Real Estate Summit
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May 1, 2024 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
Media Mentions & Firm News
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January 15, 2026 | Firm News
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January 7, 2026 | Firm News
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December 4, 2025 | Connect CRE
Publications
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December 17, 2025 | Urban Land Institute
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September 26, 2025 | American Bar Association - Forum on Construction Law
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September 8, 2025 | Commercial Property Executive
Past Events
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May 7-9, 2025 | Denver, Colorado2025 BOMA Medical Real Estate Conference
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April 8-9, 2025 | Chicago, Illinois2025 Kayo Women’s Real Estate Summit
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May 1, 2024 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
Media Mentions & Firm News
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January 15, 2026 | Firm News
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January 7, 2026 | Firm News
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December 4, 2025 | Connect CRE
Contact
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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