Overview
Amber Tuggle's practice focuses primarily on construction, commercial litigation, and contracts. She represents design professionals, general contractors and subcontractors and has litigated and resolved complex cases in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, West Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico and Oregon.
Education & Admissions
Education
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law, J.D., 1999
Kent State University, B.A., 1994
Admissions
Georgia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Representative Experience
- Handled arbitrations for construction clients as both claimants and respondents.
- Participated in trial of complex commercial case, defending toll manufacturer against multi-million dollar claims of major national chemical conglomerate.
- Successfully represented general contractor on fee-splitting arrangement and obtained directed verdict on high-value counterclaim.
- Obtained defense verdict for individual design professional against claims of professional negligence and breach of contract brought by international construction firm.
- Negotiated highly complex Assignment & Estoppel for recommencement of major construction contract following transfer of ownership of property.
Recent Wins
- Summary Judgment8 Figure Demand
- Construction
GeorgiaThe State Court of Clayton County granted summary judgment in favor of the firm’s client in a wrongful death action.
- Arbitration Success$32M Claim Defeated$550K Awarded
- Construction
TexasComplete victory in Texas arbitration. Client sought recovery of $550,000 and was defending against a $32 million claim.
Practices & Industries
Events & Speaking Engagements
- New York, NY"Taking Risks: Identifying and Managing Opportunities for Personal and Professional Growth."
Professional & Community Activities
American Bar Association, Member
Atlanta Bar Association, Member
Design Build Institute of America, Member