Ashton Smith is a shareholder based in our Nashville office, where he practices in construction and real property law. As a key member of our Construction Law Practice Group, Ashton expertly negotiates design and construction contracts and represents architects, engineers, and contractors in litigation involving defective design, construction claims, and payment disputes. He also provides legal support to homeowners’ associations, focusing on enforcing restrictive covenants and managing collection actions.

Beyond his construction law skills, Ashton brings a wealth of experience in business transactions, healthcare, regulatory, and insurance law. His diverse legal background includes serving as in-house counsel for a healthcare company, where he advised senior leadership on various matters including corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Additionally, Ashton has practiced law at esteemed firms in both Nashville and Knoxville.

Ashton’s comprehensive legal knowledge and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to our firm and a trusted advocate for our clients.

In his spare time, Ashton enjoys running, honing his Spanish with his wife, spending time with his friends and family, and following the Predators, Titans, and Volunteers.

AFFILIATIONS

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Emerging Leaders
• Nashville Bar Association
• Nashville Civic Design Center (NCDC) Civic Advocates
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (TACC)

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

Negotiated owner-architect agreements on behalf of architect clients for large projects that feature prominently in Nashville’s overall development, including:

• Mixed-use development at the Fairgrounds around the new Nashville SC soccer stadium.
• High-rise building on Church St. in downtown Nashville.
• Mixed-use and adaptive reuse of historic structure on downtown Nashville’s riverfront.
• High-profile entertainment venue located on Broadway in Nashville.

Obtained judgment or favorable resolution for large homeowners’ association clients on various matters involving leasing restriction violations, violations of property conditions, covenants, and restrictions, and collection.

After our firm obtained i) dismissal of claims of negligent construction and breach of warranty related to new construction and ii) affirmation by the Court of Appeals of summary judgment in favor of our client related to the purchase and sale of the subject property, obtained an approximately $250,000 summary judgment, including attorneys’ fees and expenses, on our contractor client’s counterclaims arising out of actions taken by homeowners affecting the sale of neighboring property.

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