J. Cole Dowsley, Jr.

Mr. Dowsley represents parties on all sides of construction and real estate litigation, including owners, developers, general contractors, and various subcontractor trades. This includes contract and payment disputes, construction defect claims, construction lien claims, contractor licensing disputes, and real estate purchase disputes, lease disputes, and ownership matters. 

In Mr. Dowsley’s employment practice, he regularly handles matters before federal and state courts in Tennessee, and before administrative agencies. His employment practice includes representing employers in employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, wage and hour issues, and disputes concerning enforcement and defense of non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.  

Mr. Dowsley is listed by the Tennessee Supreme Court as a Rule 31 mediator. As a mediator, he uses his extensive litigation experience to assist parties efficiently and effectively settle their cases.  

Mr. Dowsley is a lifelong Tennessean. While he is based in Nashville, he has represented clients of all sizes throughout Tennessee and across the country. He has been recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for six years.