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    Joshua B. Bradley

    Associate

    Memphis
    901-259-7100
    josh.bradley@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    LitigationBusiness

    Joshua Bradley employs a holistic approach, thoroughly exploring every avenue to devise creative solutions for clients in his complex litigation practice, as well as his work with businesses and municipal boards. He represents property owners, contractors and developers in disputes involving real property, as well as businesses and their owners in commercial disputes and a wide range of business and corporate matters.

    Joshua’s litigation practice focuses on construction, tort and commercial litigation, representing businesses and individuals in matters involving contract disputes, construction defect claims, real property environmental issues, allegations of fraud and violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. He has represented local municipal boards in matters ranging from defending civil rights claims in federal court, to providing counsel in regulatory appeals and other proceedings. He is involved in litigation from start to finish, from fact-finding and investigation to resolution. His experience prosecuting claims on behalf of plaintiffs provides a wealth of knowledge that helps clients avoid pitfalls and delays too often caused by a lack of diligence before filing suit.

    In addition, Joshua provides comprehensive advice and counsel to entrepreneurs and growing businesses on a range of matters, including business formation and corporate structuring, contract preparation and negotiation, and development of best practices to save cost and avoid future litigation.

    In addition, Joshua provides comprehensive advice and counsel to entrepreneurs and growing businesses on a range of matters, including business formation and corporate structuring, contract preparation and negotiation, and development of best practices to save cost and avoid future litigation.

    Experience

    • Obtained favorable settlement for owners/developers in complex lawsuit involving claims against hedge-fund investor partners for injunctive relief, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and civil conspiracy. The litigation involved multiple collateral issues including regular proceedings in the environmental court, insurance disputes, and the coordinated negotiation and sale of commercial property. The settlement resolved multimillion-dollar counterclaims and threats of foreclosure. 
    • Corporate representation of biotech startup with patented biopharmaceutical technology from early idea stages, entity formation and corporate governance documentation, to strategic positioning for multimillion-dollar angel investment.

    Education

    • University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 2015
    • University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business, M.B.A., 2015
    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam College of Business, B.S.B.A., Finance, 2009
    • University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 2015
    • University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business, M.B.A., 2015
    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam College of Business, B.S.B.A., Finance, 2009

    Credentials

    • Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
    • Tennessee
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee

    Memberships and Affiliations

    • Memphis Bar Association
    • Tennessee Bar Association
    • Memphis Bar Association
    • Tennessee Bar Association
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