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  • Tennessee Construction Lawyers
    January 26, 2016

    Prevailing Parties Get the Fees

    Tennessee follows the “American Rule” concerning attorney fees.  Accordingly, even if a party wins his case, he is not entitled to attorney fees unless there is a contract or statute providing a recovery.  There are a few other narrow situations that provide attorney fees based on a recognized exception, but…

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  • Wally Irvin
    August 20, 2015

    Be Careful What You Wish For

    Attorney’s fees are only recoverable if they are provided for by statute or in a contract.  This rule is generally applicable regardless of whether a matter is pursued in litigation through a court or in arbitration.  However, the Tennessee Court of Appeals found that under the rules of the American…

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    • American Arbitration Association, Attorney Fees

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