Atty. Ashton Smith
Ashton Smith is a shareholder based in our Nashville office, where he practices in construction and real property law. As a key member of our Construction Law Practice Group, Ashton expertly negotiates design and construction contracts and represents architects, engineers, and contractors in litigation involving defective design, construction claims, and payment disputes.
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Ashton Smith is an Associate based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2015). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 2017) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 2014). Active member of ABC) Emerging Leaders •Nashville Bar Association •Nashville Civic Design Center (NCDC) Civic Advocates •Tennessee Bar Association •Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (TACC, AFFILIATIONS •American Bar Association •Associated Builders and Contractors. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ashton Smith is a shareholder based in our Nashville office, where he practices in construction and real property law
- As a key member of our Construction Law Practice Group, Ashton expertly negotiates design and construction contracts and represents architects, engineers, and contractors in litigation involving defective design, construction claims, and payment disputes
- He also provides legal support to homeowners’ associations, focusing on enforcing restrictive covenants and managing collection actions
- Beyond his construction law skills, Ashton brings a wealth of experience in business transactions, healthcare, regulatory, and insurance law
- His diverse legal background includes serving as in-house counsel for a healthcare company, where he advised senior leadership on various matters including corporate governance and regulatory compliance
- Additionally, Ashton has practiced law at esteemed firms in both Nashville and Knoxville
- Ashton’s comprehensive legal knowledge and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to our firm and a trusted advocate for our clients
- In his spare time, Ashton enjoys running, honing his Spanish with his wife, spending time with his friends and family, and following the Predators, Titans, and Volunteers
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Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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