Summer Geyer is an Attorney in the Firm’s Nashville office and a member of the Litigation practice group. Summer specializes in construction and real estate litigation. She assists a range of clients, including residential and commercial general contractors, subcontractors, and business and property owners. She works closely with various Tennessee construction documents and standards, including AIA contracts, building and property maintenance codes, and lien and payment laws.

Summer has tried a 3-week long arbitration involving a complex construction dispute; tried numerous general sessions trials; prepared and argued countless dispositive motions; conducted depositions of lay and expert witnesses; and, performed several construction site inspections. Summer believes that communication is key, and ensures clients receive updates concerning case status, strategy, and expectations.

Awards and Honors

  • Graduate, Association of General Contractors’ Construction Leadership Program (2024)
  • Rising Star, Mid-South Super Lawyers, Construction Litigation (2023)
  • Contributor of the Year Award, Nashville Bar Journal (2021)

Professional Involvement

  • Editor, Nashville Bar Journal

Summer earned her J.D. from Belmont University College of Law. She earned her B.A. in Business/Legal Studies from Arizona State University.

  • Tennessee Supreme Court
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee