Atty. David R. Evans

Atty. David R. Evans

David Evans is a member of the firm with thirty-five years of corporate and transactional law experience. David has had extensive involvement in all facets of corporate financing and work-outs, including debt and equity transactions, private placements, management and leveraged buy-outs, investor take-outs, club and syndicated credits, participations, senior and subordinated debt, asset based lending, term and revolving debt, lines of credit, bridge loans, letters of credit, note purchase agreements, intercreditor agreements, acquisition lending, equipment financing, real estate and joint deve

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About David R. Evans at a glance

David R. Evans is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Evans Harrison Hackett, PLLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977) and Tennessee U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chattanooga and Tennessee Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Evans is a member of the firm with thirty-five years of corporate and transactional law experience
  • David has had extensive involvement in all facets of corporate financing and work-outs, including debt and equity transactions, private placements, management and leveraged buy-outs, investor take-outs, club and syndicated credits, participations, senior and subordinated debt, asset based lending, term and revolving debt, lines of credit, bridge loans, letters of credit, note purchase agreements, intercreditor agreements, acquisition lending, equipment financing, real estate and joint development financings, credit support, and sophisticated workout and restructuring transactions
  • His financing practice has included representation of banks, commercial finance companies, factors, insurance companies, mezzanine lenders and venture capital firms on a local, regional and national basis
  • David also has extensive corporate expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private placements and general corporate work
  • His corporate experience has involved representations of companies in the banking, biotech, broadcasting, chemical, consumer products, food, furniture, industrial gas, insurance, pharmaceutical, real estate and telecommunications industries
  • David was the principal draftsman of the Tennessee Business Combination Act, the Tennessee Control Share Acquisition Act and the Tennessee Anti-Greenmail Act
  • He has served as Chairman of the Corporate Legislative Committee for both the Tennessee Bar Association and the American Corporate Counsel Association
  • David has also been a past lecturer for the Tennessee Bar Association on corporate takeovers and captive insurance

Practice Areas Explained

David R. Evans's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R. Evans handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Chattanooga 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David R. Evans

Where is David R. Evans's law office located?
David R. Evans's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Evans Harrison Hackett, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David R. Evans handle?
David R. Evans focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David R. Evans practiced law?
David R. Evans has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did David R. Evans go to law school?
David R. Evans earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact David R. Evans for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David R. Evans received?
David R. Evans's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1977
Tennessee U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984

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