Thomas E. Sharp, III, Member
Civil Litigation, Construction, Environmental, Employment, Real Estate, Admiralty, Business Organizations

Tom Sharp was born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1951 and grew up in Mobile. His practice and experience over 30 years includes civil litigation and the following:

- Construction: contract negotiation and litigation representing owners, contractors, subcontractors and materialmen involving lien claims, bond claims, defect claims and contract termination
- Environmental: litigation of claims under federal and state environmental laws; negotiation of environmental provisions in leases and real estate and asset purchase agreements; coastal permitting litigation; response to permit and other violations
- Real Estate: development; condominiums; build to suit and commercial lease negotiation for landlords and tenants; sale and exchange transactions; litigation
- Admiralty: defense of personal injury and longshore claims and product defect claims against shipyards; negotiation of construction and service contracts; vessel arrest; subrogation claims
- Employment: defense of wrongful termination and harassment claims; non-compete and confidentiality agreements; employee handbooks; compliance advice
- Business Organizations: formation; representation of buyers and sellers in business acquisitions; distributorship

A significant portion of Tom’s practice is devoted to advising business and other clients on compliance issues and on avoiding or minimizing legal risks and litigation.

Tom attends St. Ignatius Catholic Church with his wife and children, is a member of the Mobile Rotary Club, and has served on various lay boards of St. Ignatius Church, the Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile and other civic organizations.

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MARTIDALE RATING: AV