James M. Weaver

James Weaver has been assisting clients with government relations, including incentives and relocation packages for more than 30 years. An attorney with a passion for policy and politics, Mr. Weaver delivers strategic advice and counsel to clients seeking assistance understanding, interacting, or doing business with the government. From traditional lobbying to providing regulatory counsel, to leading complex public affairs efforts, to dealing with a crisis, he provides insightful guidance to his clients using his extensive experience and knowledge of how government works.

Mr. Weaver has spent years building relationships and cultivating a reputation for honesty and excellence. He is particularly active in the following areas:

• incentive programs and economic development
• outside general counsel
• natural resources (mining, environmental, energy)
• real estate development
• transportation
• professional sports

Many of Tennessee's largest and highest-profile businesses rely on Mr. Weaver as their primary government affairs advisor. Representative clients and industries include:

• energy
• professional sports teams
• construction
• healthcare
• manufacturers
• mining
• development/retail
• waste management
• communications
• hospitality
• significant nonprofit entities
• trade associations

Mr. Weaver has spent years developing close relationships with elected officials and senior business leaders across the state. These relationships provide him with unique perspectives and an unparalleled ability to solve a client's problems. As part of his practice, Mr. Weaver works with clients across the region with the site selection, incentives and permitting, and public, community and government affairs aspects of controversial projects. A charismatic country boy from a small town in West Tennessee with an innovative and influential spirit, he also delivers value by offering creative options and ideas to clients seeking to form, expand, relocate or revitalize their business.