Michael I. Less

Michael Less is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Service Team. He concentrates his practice in all aspects of the area of Construction Law. Mr. Less has been involved with private and public projects serving as counsel for owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals, financial institutions, insurance companies and sureties. He has handled contract drafting, contract negotiation, dispute resolution and transactional matters for clients engaged in the construction industry. He has also represented clients in contract, tort and business litigation and arbitration throughout the United States and in various foreign jurisdictions. Civic Involvement Memphis Chamber of Commerce Memphis Jewish Federation, Former Board Member Memphis Jewish Home, Former Board Member The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Man of the Year (2002 Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael I. Less included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation Don L. Smith Award in Recognition of Lifetime Achievement in the Advancement of Tennessee Construction Law (2010) Other Sources of Feedback About Michael I. Less Included on the 2025Mid-South Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2021 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2020 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2019 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2018 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2017 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2016 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2015 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2014 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2013 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2012 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2011 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2010 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2009 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2008 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2007 Mid-South Super Lawyers list 2006 Mid-South Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Less, Getz & Lipman, Managing Partner

• Tennessee, 1972
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court Western District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
• U.S. District Court Southern District of California
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Mississippi
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

• American Bar Association (Member: Forum on the Construction Industry; Member: Tort Trial and Insurance Section (Fidelity and Surety); LawFormer Vice Chairman: Fidelity and Surety Law Committee)
• American Arbitration Association (Former Member: West Tennessee Advisory Council)
• American College of Construction Lawyers (Board of Governors (2009-2011))
• Associated Builders & Contractors (Former Member: Legal Rights Committee)
• Memphis Bar Association
• National Bond Claims Association
• Surety Claims Institute
• Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (founding member) (President (2005-2006); Vice President (2004-2005))
• Tennessee Bar Association
• American College of Construction Lawyers (Fellow (1996-2012))