Tennessee Bar Association Appoints Ross Hutchison to Construction Section’s Executive Committee

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The Tennessee Bar Association’s (TBA’s) Construction Law Section recently appointed Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney J. Ross Hutchison to its Executive Committee.

The TBA Construction Law Section was created to serve the needs of Tennessee attorneys practicing in construction law. The mission of the section is to educate members while serving as an advocate of attorneys in the legislature and the courts. The section hosts annual continuing education programs.

Hutchison is a Member (Partner) of the firm based in the Nashville, Tenn., office. His practice focuses on both litigation and transactional matters within the construction industry. His clients primarily consist of residential and commercial owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. He assists clients with matters including contract review and preparation, business formations, bid protests, claims analysis and preparation, claims avoidance, alternative dispute resolution, licensing consultation, and litigation support. Additionally, Hutchison represents various clients in property and land use disputes.

Outside of the firm, Hutchison stays active in a variety of professional and civic organizations. He is a member of the American, Tennessee and Nashville Bar Associations, the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel and the Associated General Contractors (AGC). He currently serves on the Board of Directors for AGC’s Construction Leadership Council. Hutchison is also a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.