R. Thomas Avery Equity Partner

Thom represents corporate entities and individuals in a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes, lender liability, business divorce, construction defect claims, mechanic’s liens and other commercial disputes.

He has earned a national reputation in the field of lender liability. During his career, he has obtained judgments and settlements on behalf of his clients for lender liability, judgments voiding guarantees, and negotiated favorable work-outs.

Thom has considerable experience representing and advising companies and real estate developers in business-related disputes involving banks and other financial institutions. In addition, Thom has also represented national general contractors, design-builders, and designers in dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation relating to construction defect claims, contract dispute and mechanics’ liens.