Av. Matthew J. "Matt" DeVries
Matt is a Partner and former Chair of the firm's Construction Practice Group. His focus is primarily on construction and complex litigation, with a concentration on transportation and manufacturing industries.
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About Matthew J. "Matt" DeVries at a glance
Matthew J. "Matt" DeVries is an attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practforg at Buchalter LLP. Admitted to practice in Virginia, Virginia State Bar, District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, and Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1998) and American University (BA, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matt is a Partner and former Chair of the firm's Construction Practice Group
- His focus is primarily on construction and complex litigation, with a concentration on transportation and manufacturing industries
- Matt is the founder of www.bestpracticesconstructionlaw.com, a construction-related blog that focuses on lessons learned, technology, project management and legal trends in the construction industry
- Based in the Music City, Matt also represents artists and talent in the Sports and Entertainment industries
- As outside general counsel to many clients, Matt provides guidance and experience in contract negotiations, insurance disputes, intellectual property matters, and general business litigation
- After working more than 15 years as a construction attorney in Nashville and Washington, D.C, Matt joined Burr & Forman to lead the firm’s construction and sports/entertainment presence in Tennessee
- Prior to entering private practice, Matt clerked for the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of Virginia
- He has also worked on Capitol Hill for U.S
- Senator Pete Domenici (NM), as well as participated in the U.S
- Department of Justice’s summer honors program
- Matt is a single dad with seven children ranging from 7-21 years old
- In his spare time, Matt blogs about family, work and life balance at www.thesameasyou.com
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practforg law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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