Jack R. “Rob” Dodson III
Tennessee
Thompson Burton, PLLC
Palmer Plaza, 1801 West End Avenue
Suite #1550
Nashville, TN 37203
Tel: 615.560.6299
Email:
rdodson@thompsonburton.com
Web:
www.thompsonburton.com
Rob Dodson is a Partner at Thompson Burton, PLLC in Nashville and an experienced construction litigator with more than 25 years of experience handling complex construction and commercial disputes. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to construction law, where he represents clients in major disputes involving projects in the healthcare, hospitality, and energy sectors. He has litigated matters in courts across the United States and has tried numerous cases to verdict.
Rob handles a broad range of construction disputes, including claims involving construction defects, project delays, regulatory compliance, bid protests, changes, termination, indemnity, extra work, and other contractual issues arising during the course of a project. His practice also includes disputes involving real estate, land use, and zoning, together with broader commercial matters such as shareholder disputes.
He has substantial experience navigating the contractual relationships among owners, contractors, developers, and other project participants. Rob advises clients on complex construction issues with an emphasis on understanding the underlying business and project considerations, particularly in the healthcare, hospitality, and energy industries.
In addition to courtroom litigation, Rob is experienced in arbitration and has been selected by the American Arbitration Association as a panel arbitrator for construction and commercial disputes. He is also a Fellow of the Construction Law Society of America, reflecting his longstanding involvement in the construction law field.
Rob’s construction practice has earned recognition from several leading legal publications. He has been ranked in Band 1 for Construction in Tennessee by Chambers USA, recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Recommended Lawyer for Construction, including Construction Litigation, and listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation – Construction. He has also been named to the Mid-South Super Lawyers list for Construction Litigation.
Rob earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1996, following his B.Accy from the University of Mississippi in 1993. He is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama.
Thompson Burton’s Construction practice advises owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on Tennessee construction law and regulatory requirements. The team assists clients throughout commercial and residential projects, from contract preparation and project counseling to claims management and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on protecting clients’ interests and avoiding disputes where possible.
The firm advises on construction and design-build agreements, contract defaults and termination, licensing and compliance, liens, insurance coverage, public and private contracting, procurement and bid protests, OSHA and workplace safety, risk management, and construction administration. Its attorneys also handle claims involving defects and warranties, payment and performance bonds, delays, disruption, acceleration, and other complex project issues.
When disputes cannot be avoided, Thompson Burton represents clients in litigation and arbitration in Tennessee and nationally. The team has handled matters ranging from individual residential projects to multimillion-dollar commercial construction disputes, including complex defect and defective design claims, tailoring its strategy to the particular commercial and legal objectives of each client.
Thompson Burton PLLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee; Huntsville, Alabama; and Washington, D.C. The firm represents businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, families, and individuals across a broad range of legal matters, combining multidisciplinary capabilities with an emphasis on accessibility, practical advice, and innovative client service.
The firm’s practice spans commercial real estate, construction law, litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and securities, mergers and acquisitions, banking and financial services, employment law, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, intellectual property, environmental law, land use and development, taxation, administrative law, airport law, family law, wills and estates, and FDA-related matters. Its breadth allows attorneys across different disciplines to collaborate on complex business, regulatory, transactional, and litigation issues.
Thompson Burton positions itself as a forward-thinking practice that integrates technology, creativity, and close client relationships into the delivery of legal services. Its attorneys work with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and regional and national banks to small businesses and individuals, providing tailored legal strategies designed to address immediate challenges while supporting broader commercial and personal objectives.
“Rob Dodson brings more than 25 years of experience to complex construction disputes, with particular strength in healthcare, hospitality, and energy projects. Clients value his ability to understand both the contractual issues and the commercial pressures that shape high-stakes construction litigation.”