Luke P. Cantrell

Obtained summary judgment for a global construction materials and aggregates company after extensive discovery and motion practice defending against multiple lawsuits brought by mineral lessors.  That ruling was affirmed after oral argument by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.  The outcome provided value to the client by eliminating the threat of lawsuits by numerous similarly-situated lessors.

Part of litigation team that secured successful outcome for owner in connection with the design-build contract of a $300 million manufacturing facility in Memphis, Tennessee.

Draft and negotiate construction and design contracts for owners, contractors, and design professionals.

Key member of team representing owner of multi-family residential properties in complex arbitration involving installation, removal, and impact of flow control devices on municipal and multi-family residential water systems across the Southeastern United States.

Advise and assist clients with wide-range of contractor licensing issues including quick turnaround and hardship license applications for out-of-state contractors in complex commercial projects.

Secure payment owed to subcontractor in significant payment dispute while avoiding the expense of litigation. 

Advise schools and employers on best practices and draft policies to address guns and other weapons in their facilities.

Defended employers against employee claims brought through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Obtained dismissal of prospective employee's lawsuits based on discriminatory hiring practices.

Successfully defended contractor in $1.5 million suit attempting to enforce non-compete.

Obtained summary judgment on ERISA benefits claim for employer.