Joshua K. Chesser (Josh)
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.
Liability in the Performance of Building Inspection Duties and Liabilities and Pitfalls in the Fire Protection Industry
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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
Greater Nashville Auburn Club, Member
Nashville Junior Chamber, Member
Tulane University Law School
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Tulane Environmental Law Journal, Managing Editor
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Tulane Trial Advocacy Program, Honors Distinction
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Tulane Civil Litigation Clinic, Member
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Tulane University Legal Assistance Program, Member
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Sports Law Society, Member
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Tulane Chapter of American Inns of Court, Member
Auburn University
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.