Our Purpose

Harwell Hurst, PLLC

understand that your legal challenges are a priority to you.

We make solving your legal challenges

our top priority.

Your success is ours.

Why Hire Us?

Harwell Hurst, PLLC deliver a comprehensive array of legal services across diverse areas. We leverage our combined skills and extensive experience to provide our clients with sound guidance and creative solutions tailored to their specific needs.

Other reasons to choose us:

Mediator – TN Supreme Court Appointed ADR Commission January 2022 – 2025. TN Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed and Registered Neutral by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Absolute Commitment to You
Over 100 Jury Trials
Decades of Experience and Knowledge
Leadership
Innovative Solutions & Strategies
Technological Tools, Skills and Capabilities
Commitment to Community and Commitment to Diversity
See Testimonials Below

``Leadership is a way of thinking, a way of acting, and, most importantly, a way of communicating.`` Simon Sinek

“A couple of years ago, Marc Harwell defended us and our driver in a case of alleged wrongful death. Within six months of that tragic accident, we were able to settle the case at mediation because of the rapport that Marc developed with adversary counsel and based upon a thorough analysis of all of the...

Republic Services, Inc.

“Marc Harwell and the team … did a great job of representing Garmin, and were able to win an award of summary judgment in connection with a serious trucking case involving a fatality. Marc and his team were very responsive and committed to achieving the result Garmin was seeking, which was summary judgment on Garmin’s...

Garmin International, Inc.

“In all of my years of experience in these type matters, and in fulfilling my role as a corporate representative in all litigation matters, both with Landstar and with Schneider National, I have not seen a case as well prepared for defense- by our counsel- Marc Harwell” – R. Jenkins, Vice President

Brown Integrated Logistics

Legal Services Provided

Bad Faith / Insurance Coverage

Mediator & Litigator of Alleged Bad Faith Cases and Consultant for Coverage Opinions

Co-Chair FDCC Insurance Conference (Nov. 6 – 8, 2019)

Insurance “Super Lawyer” and “BEST”

See Publications (DRI Published “Reservation of Rights Issues for TN”)

Employment

See Publications – Tennessee Employment Compendium (2019).

Employment & Separation Agreements

Workplace Policies & Procedures

Compliance with State & Federal Law

FMLA, FLSA, ADAAA, Retaliatory Discharge Issues

Premises & Hospitality Liability

Marc Has Successfully Defended Restaurants, Hotels, Grocery Stores, Automotive Plants, etc. in Cases Involving Slip & Fall, Food Poisoning, Dram Shop, Assault & Battery, etc.

See Publications – Property & Casualty Compendium

Sports & Entertainment

License Agreements

Sponsorship Agreements

Intellectual Property Guidance

Contract Matters

Commercial Litigation and Transactions

Business Formations

Start-Ups

Purchase & Sales

Mergers & Acquisitions Contract Drafting

Corporate & Partnership Disputes

Estate Planning

Wills

Trusts

Durable Powers of Attorney

Health Care Powers of Attorney

Advance Directives

Products Liability

Cement Blowers, Lifts, Food, Commercial Vehicles, Roofing Shingles, Tires, etc.

Marc Has Successfully Defended Manufacturers and Distributors Involving Allegations of Catastrophic Injury Involving a Wide Array of Products.

Commercial Motor Carrier

Defense Counsel for Many of the Largest Commercial Carriers

Catastrophic Cases Involving Wrongful Death, Traumatic Brain Injury, Amputations, etc.

Former Chair ALFA International & Vice Chair FDCC Transportation Section

BEST Transportation

Healthcare Operations & Transactions

Organization

Risk Management

Compliance

Lease Agreements

Practice Mergers & Breakups

Contract Drafting & Review

Professional Malpractice

Accountants, Architects, Attorneys, Engineers, Surveyors, Title Agents, …

The Reputation and Livelihood of Professionals in Each of These Areas Have Been Successfully Defended by Marc

Construction / Architects & Engineers

Counsel for Engineers, Architects, General Contractors, and Subs Involving Major Commercial Developments Such as Land Fill Gas Sites, Condominiums, Apartments, Towers, etc.

BEST Lawyers Construction

FDCC Construction Section Chair (2016 – 2020)

Mediator

Mediation Online

TN Supreme Court Appointed ADR Commission 2022 – 2025

TN Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Mediator

GA Office of Dispute Resolution Registered Neutral

85% Success

Real Estate & Landlord/ Tenant

Purchase & Sales

Title Work

Development & Syndications

1031 Exchanges

General Landlord/ Tenant Law

Evictions

Homeowners’ Associations