Atty. John David Willet
John Willet focuses his practice in the areas of construction, fidelity and surety, business law, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. He represents owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects and engineers throughout the construction process, including entity formation, licensing and registration, identification and management of risks, contracting, claims management and dispute resolution.
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John David Willet is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Evans Petree PC. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1997) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Willet focuses his practice in the areas of construction, fidelity and surety, business law, litigation and alternative dispute resolution
- He represents owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects and engineers throughout the construction process, including entity formation, licensing and registration, identification and management of risks, contracting, claims management and dispute resolution
- In the area of fidelity and surety law, Mr. Willet represents clients in connection with all types of bonds, including performance, payment, fidelity and various miscellaneous surety bonds
- He assists owners, contractors and subcontractors with all types of bonding matters
- Additionally, Mr. Willet represents sureties in pre-default investigations, project completion negotiations, ratification and takeover agreements and all facets of default
- Mr. Willet has represented clients in highly complex subrogation claims particular to the construction industry and has assisted insurers in pursuing claims against contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and other insurers to recover losses sustained as a result of design defects, construction defects and breaches of agreement
- In addition to Mr. Willet's construction law and surety practice, he represents clients in commercial matters and business litigation, providing services including contract drafting and negotiation, claims identification and resolution, business litigation, mediation and arbitration
- Mr. Willet has substantial experience in complex construction and business litigation matters as well as representing clients before regulatory boards
- He mediates construction and business disputes and is listed by the Tennessee Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission as a Rule 31 civil mediator
- Mr. Willet was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2019 in the field of Litigation- Construction for the second year
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John David Willet is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
John David Willet is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John David Willet is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
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 Memphis 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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