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our Practice Areas

How we serve you

Our team of seasoned trial lawyers have successfully handled cases in state and federal courts across Nashville, Middle Tennessee, and beyond.

Our reputation for being trial-ready ensures that opposing parties take us seriously—positioning you for the best possible outcome, whether through settlement, arbitration, or trial.

Business & Commercial Litigation

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Both “business” and “commercial” litigation seem like similar terms—how are they different? While often used interchangeably, the distinction lies primarily in whether the dispute is internal or external to the business.

“Business litigation” typically refers to any internal dispute arising from the ownership or management of a business. These disputes usually involve claims between business partners regarding breaches of the company’s controlling documents, including LLC operating agreements, corporate bylaws or shareholder agreements, or other partnership agreements (whether written or verbal). Other common claims include “business torts” like fraud, misappropriation of funds, or other breaches of fiduciary duties.

“Commercial litigation” generally acts as a catch-all term for all other disputes that arise in the operation of a business, typically for breach of a written or verbal contract for services or sale of goods. Common examples include claims for non-conforming goods, royalty or commission disputes, shipping/freight losses, and general claims for non-payment or other defective performance. This litigation can also arise from agreements like NDAs and non-competes, franchise agreements, loan agreements, and brokerage agreements. Common commercial torts (non-contractual claims) include tortious interference with contract or business expectancy, defamation, fraud and misrepresentation, and unfair or deceptive trade practices.

At PMW, we regularly litigate these claims in a diverse range of industries and markets across Tennessee. We bring the extensive expertise you need to successfully navigate the complexities of your dispute while keeping in view both the legal and the business concerns that matter to you and your business.

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    Business Disputes

    Ownership disputes in LLCs and partnerships, breach of operating agreements and partnership agreements.

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    Corporate Litigation

    Shareholder disputes, breach of bylaws, claims against directors and officers.

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    Commercial Disputes

    Defective goods or performance, non-payment claims, and other contract disputes.

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    Fraud & Misconduct

    Fraudulent transfers, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, and tortious interference.

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    Litigation & Arbitration

    Monetary damages, temporary injunctions, derivative actions, and defense before courts and arbitrators.

Real Estate Litigation

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Real estate litigation often extends beyond financial damages, raising issues such as injunctions and declaratory relief that call for sophisticated knowledge of both property law and trial strategy. We possess this expertise by regularly litigating property disputes throughout Tennessee, including:

  • Commercial lease disputes

  • Easement and boundary disputes

  • Trespass and nuisance claims

  • Title and ownership disputes

  • Property development disputes

  • Liability of real estate and design professionals

  • Fraud and misrepresentation

  • Failure to close and other breach of contract

Our team understands the complexities of real estate law and the importance of strategic, cost-effective solutions. Whether you need to resolve a contract breach, title issue, or other dispute relating to your property, our experienced trial lawyers are prepared to protect your property rights and pursue the best possible outcome.

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    Commercial Leases

    Disputes over lease terms and breaches.

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    Easements & Boundary Disputes

    Protecting the metes and bounds of your property.

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    Ownership & Title Issues

    Partition cases and quiet title actions.

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    Fraud & Misrepresen-tation

    Including failure to disclose defects under TN Residential Property Disclosure law.

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    Contract & Commission Disputes

    Breaches of real estate contracts and agent/broker commission issues.

Contested Wills, Trusts, and Estates

It is an unfortunate reality that, after an elderly loved one passes, many will learn that a sibling or other family member had exploited a trusted relationship with the loved one to their own benefit. This is often learned during the probate process when the bad actor produces a previously unknown will—executed by the loved one shortly before passing—that gives the bad actor a predominant share in the estate. Other times, one learns of the exploitation upon discovering large cash transactions or deeding of real estate to the bad actor while the loved one is still alive (called “inter vivos” transfers).

At PMW, we have attorneys dedicated to pursuing justice against such bad actors on behalf of heirs and beneficiaries. These cases often involve allegations of undue influence, lack of capacity, breach of fiduciary duty, or conflicts over the administration of trusts or estates. With a wealth of knowledge and experience pursuing such claims in Tennessee’s probate, chancery, and circuit courts, we’re equipped to effectively handle emotionally charged, high-value estate litigation on your behalf.

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    Will Contests

    Challenging the validity of a will based on undue influence or lack of capacity.

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    Inter Vivos Transfers

    Claims involving manipulative transactions prior to the loved one’s passing.

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    Probate Litigation

    Resolving disputes over estate assets and inheritance rights.

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    Trust Litigation

    Disputes over trust administration, mismanagement, or validity.

Insurance Litigation

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Smart business planning means protecting against risk—including through carefully selected insurance coverage. Many companies invest significant resources, often with the help of brokers, to secure policies tailored to their needs. That’s why it’s especially frustrating when insurers deny claims for the very risks the business relied on them to cover.

Many insurance companies are known for delaying, underpaying, or outright denying valid claims—all to ensure they reap the benefits of holding on to your funds for as long as possible. At PMW, we have a proven record of holding insurers accountable and securing the coverage our clients paid for. Commonly litigated polices and claims include:

  • Commercial property damage and business interruption losses

  • Defense and indemnity obligations under CGL or specialized liability policies

  • Errors and omissions (E&O) and professional liability coverage disputes

  • Life insurance and accidental death benefit denials

  • Homeowner’s and title policy denials

  • Bad faith denial of first-party claims

Courts treat insurance policies like contracts—but when insurers wrongfully deny coverage, they may face bad faith and consumer protection claims with punitive damages. We know the law and tactics to make insurers pay what you’re owed.

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    Commercial Property Loss

    Wrongful denial of claims for accidents and weather events damaging commercial property.

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    Business Interruption

    Recovering lost profits from covered interruptions to business operations.

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    Liability Policies

    Requiring insurers to defend and indemnify you against covered lawsuits.

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    E&O Coverage

    Wrongful denials of claims by specialized professionals.

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    Insurer Bad Faith

    Pursuing punitive damages when insurers arbitrarily deny covered claims.

Other General Civil Litigation

Because of our extensive experience in our core practice areas, we are regularly provide general civil litigation services for adjacent issues including:

  • Appeals before state and federal appellate courts

  • Employment related agreements, including employment contracts, non-competes, non-disclosures, and non-solicitation agreements

  • Commercial construction disputes

  • Eminent domain, condemnation, inverse condemnation, and regulatory takings

  • Possession of commercial property

  • Promissory note and personal guaranty disputes

  • Commercial arbitration proceedings

  • Post-judgment proceedings, including piercing the corporate veil to set aside fraudulent transfers

  • Domesticating and collecting judgments and debts in Tennessee

  • Commercial debt collection

  • Bankruptcy preference payment litigation

  • Appeals

    Litigation of civil appeals before both state and federal appellate courts.

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    Employment Disputes

    Disputes over employment contracts, NDAs, non-competes, and non-solicitation agreements.

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    Post-Judgment Proceedings

    Domesticating, enforcing, and collecting judgments in Tennessee, including to pierce the corporate veil.

  • Construction Disputes

    Claims for defective construction or other disputes arising from commercial construction.