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James L. Murphy III

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2007.
Roundabout Plaza, Suite 700, 1600 Division Street Nashville, Tennessee 37203
(615) 244-2582
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Firm: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (615) 244-2582

Jim focuses his practice on representing public and private sector clients in complex matters involving zoning, condemnation, economic incentives, elections, telecommunications, municipal law, environmental law and commercial real estate.

He assists clients in landfill development, obtaining economic incentives from state and local governments, locating cell towers, condemnations, election challenges, rezonings, annexation disputes and procurement challenges.

Jim practiced for 18 years in the legal department of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, serving as the Director of Law from 1993 to 1999. In his highly visible role with the City, Jim provided legal advice to the Mayor and Metro Council, along with other departments, boards and commissions. He counseled the Mayor and the Metro Council in regard to the economic development incentives for Opryland, Columbia/HCA, Thomas Nelson, Dell Computer Corporation, the establishment of the Sports Authority and the Hospital Authority in Nashville, the development of the downtown arena and the football stadium, and the leases with the Tennessee Titans and the Nashville Predators. Jim also handled litigation involving constitutional rights, election law, zoning, condemnation and education law in state and federal courts. 

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Economic Development Law
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Municipal Law
Real Estate Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for James L. Murphy  III
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Nashville (2021)
Economic Development Law, Nashville (2018)
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Nashville (2016)
Municipal Law, Nashville (2015)
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Nashville (2012)
  • Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers, Land Use/Zoning, 2011-2013
  • Listed in Nashville Post, "Nashville's 101 Top Lawyers," 2011
  • Listed in Nashville Business Journal “Best of the Bar," Real Estate Zoning/ Land Use, 2011-2012
  • Listed in Business Tennessee, "150 Best Lawyers," Zoning/Land Use, 2008, 2010
  • Listed in Chambers USA, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, 2008-2013
Education
University of Tennessee - Knoxville, J.D.
Graduated 1981
University of Tennessee - Knoxville, BA
Graduated 1977
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (615) 244-2582
Roundabout Plaza, Suite 700, 1600 Division Street
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
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