Member

Joshua K. Chesser (Josh)

Josh Chesser is a Member of the firm based in the Nashville office. He concentrates his practice on construction law, business litigation, and transactional work. He has litigated numerous cases through appeal and handled matters in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration proceedings.

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

People on the Move in Nashville: Joshua K. Chesser

by Editor, Nashville Business Journal, November 19, 2024

Liability in the Performance of Building Inspection Duties and Liabilities and Pitfalls in the Fire Protection Industry

Presenter

2024 Southern Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference

Chairperson, Clearwater, FL, April 24-26, 2024

Construction Failures: Warning Signs, Risk Mitigation, and Mitigating Loss when a Subcontractor Defaults

North American Construction Summit, Las Vegas, NV, January 17-18, 2024

Protection and Discoverability of a Surety’s Communications with Consultants and Principals

2023 Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, September 21, 2023

Avoiding Pitfalls in Takeover, Tenders, and Completion Agreements Under Performance Bond Claims

Presenter, Midwest Surety & Construction Claims Conference, Chicago, IL, July 2023

Getting Attorney Fees Paid

Presenter, Thirty-Fourth Annual Southern Surety and Fidelity Claims Conference, Savannah, GA, March 29-31, 2023

Subcontractor Default Insurance

Presenter, 2022 Southern Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, Clearwater, FL, April 27-29, 2022

Reported Decisions
Bar Admissions
Alabama
Kentucky
Louisiana
Tennessee
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships
Alabama State Bar Association, Member
Kentucky Bar Association, Member
Louisiana State Bar Assocation, Member
Tennessee Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel, Member
Community Involvement

Greater Nashville Auburn Club, Member

Nashville Junior Chamber, past Member

Education
More Than Stites & Harbison

Josh gained experience in construction accounting, management, and operations during his time as an employee of his family's business, Shelby Contracting, Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama.

While in law school, Josh clerked for the United States Department of Justice and received a certification in mediation through the Intercultural Negotiation and Mediation program conducted by the Institut für Anwaltsrecht at the Humbolt University Law Faculty in Berlin, Germany. While in undergraduate school, he worked in the offices of Congressman Robert "Bud" Cramer, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the 5th District of Alabama, and Senator Ted Little, representing the 27th District of Alabama.

Outside of practicing law, Josh enjoys coaching youth sports, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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Press Releases

Josh Chesser Joins Stites & Harbison in Nashville

Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney Joshua K. Chesser (Josh) to the firm’s Nashville, Tenn., office. He joins the firm as a Member (Partner) in the Construction Service Group.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC November 19, 2024