Attorneys

Member

Joshua K. Chesser (Josh)

Nashville, TN

615-782-2201

Josh Chesser is a Member of the firm based in the Nashville office. He concentrates his practice on construction law, business litigation, and transactional work. He has litigated numerous cases through appeal and handled matters in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration proceedings.

Capabilities

Practice Areas

Construction

Business Litigation

Real Estate & Land Use Litigation

Litigation & Appeals

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

People on the Move in Nashville: Joshua K. Chesser

by Editor, Nashville Business Journal, November 19, 2024

Liability in the Performance of Building Inspection Duties and Liabilities and Pitfalls in the Fire Protection Industry

Presenter

2024 Southern Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference

Chairperson, Clearwater, FL, April 24-26, 2024

Construction Failures: Warning Signs, Risk Mitigation, and Mitigating Loss when a Subcontractor Defaults

North American Construction Summit, Las Vegas, NV, January 17-18, 2024

Protection and Discoverability of a Surety’s Communications with Consultants and Principals

2023 Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, September 21, 2023

Avoiding Pitfalls in Takeover, Tenders, and Completion Agreements Under Performance Bond Claims

Presenter, Midwest Surety & Construction Claims Conference, Chicago, IL, July 2023

Getting Attorney Fees Paid

Presenter, Thirty-Fourth Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference, Savannah, GA, March 29-31, 2023

Subcontractor Default Insurance

Presenter, 2022 Southern Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, Clearwater, FL, April 27-29, 2022

Reported Decisions

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC v. Osram Sylvania, Inc. and Quadrelle Realty Svcs., LLC, 2017 WL 5992361, Dyer County Circuit Court, No. 2011-CV-47

Wesolowski v. Republic Parking System, LLC; Broad Street Land Co., LLC; Chattanooga Land Co., LLC, Hamilton County Circuit Court, No. 19-C829

DH Companies, LLC v. Harmony Hospitality, LLC, Davidson County Chancery Court, No. 20-0359

Factory Mutual Insurance Co. and Commonwealth of Kentucky, Div. of Risk and Ins. Svcs. v. City of Murray, Calloway County Circuit Court, No. 19-CI-00143

Pierson v. Whitlock and Great White Express, LLC, Maury County Chancery Court, No. 20-436

Bar Admissions

Alabama

Kentucky

Louisiana

Tennessee

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit

U.S. Court of Federal Claims

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

U.S. Supreme Court

Memberships

Alabama State Bar Association

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Member

Kentucky Bar Association

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Member

Louisiana State Bar Assocation

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Member

Tennessee Bar Association

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Member

American Bar Association

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Forum on Construction Law

Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel

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Member

Community Involvement

Greater Nashville Auburn Club, Member

Nashville Junior Chamber, past Member

Education

J.D.,

2009

Tulane University Law School

Org / Honor

Tulane Environmental Law Journal, Managing Editor

Tulane Trial Advocacy Program, Honors Distinction

Tulane Civil Litigation Clinic, Member

Tulane University Legal Assistance Program, Member

Sports Law Society, Member

Tulane Chapter of American Inns of Court, Member

B.A., Political Science,

2006

Auburn University

More Than Stites & Harbison

Josh gained experience in construction accounting, management, and operations during his time as an employee of his family’s business, Shelby Contracting, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama.

While in law school, Josh clerked for the United States Department of Justice and received a certification in mediation through the Intercultural Negotiation and Mediation program conducted by the Institut für Anwaltsrecht at the Humbolt University Law Faculty in Berlin, Germany. While in undergraduate school, he worked in the offices of Congressman Robert “Bud” Cramer, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the 5th District of Alabama, and Senator Ted Little, representing the 27th District of Alabama.

Outside of practicing law, Josh enjoys coaching youth sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Contact Resources

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Press Releases

Josh Chesser Joins Stites & Harbison in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney Joshua K. Chesser (Josh) to the firm’s Nashville, Tenn., office. He joins the firm as a Member (Partner) in the Construction Service Group. “We are excited to welcome Josh to the firm,” said Steven M. Henderson, Chair of Stites & Harbison’s Construction Service...
by Stites & Harbison, PLLC

November 19, 2024