Evans Harrison Hackett PLLC - Chattanooga, TN
Evans Harrison Hackett PLLC is a corporate and commercial law firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Founded in 2007, the practice pairs large-firm capability with boutique agility, counseling businesses, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs across the region in transactions, commercial real estate, employment defense, and complex litigation.
Sophisticated Commercial and Corporate Law in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Navigating commercial transactions demands legal acumen aligned with business realities. Located in The James Building on Broad Street in downtown Chattanooga, Evans Harrison Hackett PLLC delivers strategic counsel to corporate entities and emerging companies. Founded in 2007 by partners from large regional practices, the firm eliminates mega-firm overhead while providing high-caliber legal counsel at rational rates.
When corporate leaders and business owners need a business lawyer who combines transactional depth with relentless trial readiness, Evans Harrison Hackett PLLC provides steady direction. The firm legal team brings over 150 years of collective experience advising clients throughout the Tennessee Valley, north Georgia, and nationwide. By combining advanced practice technology with direct partner accessibility, the firm ensures each client matter is handled efficiently, creatively, and with complete dedication to long-term success.
Corporate Formation, Contracts, and Strategic Transactions
Structuring a successful business requires sound legal governance and meticulous contract drafting from day one. Operating as experienced business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, the transactional team delivers customized corporate counsel:
- Business Formation Lawyers: Assisting entrepreneurs and investors in entity structuring, drafting limited liability operating agreements, corporate bylaws, shareholder pacts, and partnership structures.
- Contract Lawyers: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial master service agreements, vendor contracts, supply chain agreements, software licensing, and strategic joint venture frameworks.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Structuring asset purchases, stock sales, private equity investments, corporate reorganizations, and conducting rigorous due diligence for domestic and regional deals.
- Healthcare and Life Sciences: Advising biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical investors, diagnostic facilities, and healthcare practices on regulatory compliance and technology licensing.
Business Litigation and Commercial Real Estate
Resolving commercial disputes and navigating complex real property assets are essential for safeguarding enterprise value. Operating as seasoned business litigation lawyers, commercial real estate lawyers, and employment and labor lawyers, the practice provides decisive advocacy:
- Business Litigation Lawyers: Representing corporations, financial lenders, and shareholders in contract breaches, fiduciary disputes, partnership dissolutions, and commercial tort actions.
- Commercial Real Estate Lawyers: Facilitating commercial acquisitions, retail and office leasing, zoning approvals, land development entitlements, and commercial loan workouts.
- Employment and Labor Lawyers: Defending corporate employers against EEOC discrimination charges, wage complaints, and enforcing non-competition and confidentiality covenants.
- Business and Real Estate Lawyers: Protecting creditor rights in bankruptcy proceedings, restructuring troubled debt obligations, and managing complex commercial foreclosures.
Recognized Legal Acumen and Long-Term Partnership
Evans Harrison Hackett PLLC is regionally ranked across multiple practice categories by Best Lawyers in America and features attorneys recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings. Firm partners frequently lecture on corporate governance, employment compliance, and trial strategy across Tennessee. For businesses and investors seeking to hire an attorney in Chattanooga who delivers large-firm expertise with boutique responsiveness, Evans Harrison Hackett PLLC offers dependable legal leadership.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the vibrant Downtown Core of Chattanooga, directly within the primary business district.
Building Location
This office is located on the 6th floor of the landmark James Building, Chattanooga's first skyscraper. Built in 1907 by architect Reuben Harrison Hunt, this beautifully restored 12-story neoclassical high-rise is situated in the downtown commercial core, near the popular Old Gilman Grill and Starbucks.
Parking Details
Controlled access covered and surface public parking is available for visitors directly behind the building or in nearby paid parking garages along Broad and 8th Streets.
Public Transit
Served by CARTA Downtown Electric Shuttle (Downtown Route); nearest stop is at Broad St & 8th St.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the majestic lobby of the historic James Building. Head to the passenger elevators near the main entrance and take one to the sixth floor, where you will find the main reception desk of Suite 600 immediately off the elevator bank.