Atty. Michael I. Less
Mr. Less is the Chair of the Butler Snow Task Force for the Construction Industry and concentrates his practice in all aspects of Construction Law, including drafting and negotiating design contracts, construction contracts, and various other construction industry related agreements.
Litigation - Construction Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN
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About Michael I. Less at a Glance
Michael I. Less is a construction attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Educated at The University of Memphis (J.D., 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Memphis) (2012), and Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Memphis) (2011). Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael I. Less
- Mr. Less is the Chair of the Butler Snow Task Force for the Construction Industry and concentrates his practice in all aspects of Construction Law, including drafting and negotiating design contracts, construction contracts, and various other construction industry related agreements
- He provides legal problem solving advice to clients while projects are under construction and represents clients in disputes, both in court and alternative dispute resolution
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Michael I. Less's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael I. Less handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Construction Law in Memphis
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Memphis Choose Michael I. Less
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael I. Less's practice in the field of construction.
Focused Construction Practice
Concentrating on construction means Michael I. Less's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means Michael I. Less attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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