Luke P. Cantrell

Luke P. Cantrell is a shareholder at Baker Donelson’s Memphis office, where he focuses on construction law, business litigation, and intellectual property matters. He represents owners, contractors, and design professionals in disputes involving contracts, liens, licensing, and arbitration, and advises clients on risk management and compliance.

Luke earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he served as Executive Articles Editor of the Mississippi Law Journal. He also holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University and brings valuable prior experience from the oil and gas sector and municipal development.

Luke has represented clients in high-stakes litigation, including the defense of a $1.5 million non-compete claim and participation in the resolution of a $300 million manufacturing project dispute. His work spans contract drafting, license negotiations, arbitration, and employment and trademark matters.

Luke advises clients on contractor licensing challenges, payment disputes, and employment law issues such as discrimination and ERISA claims. In intellectual property, he counsels on brand protection and trademark registration through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® and named a Mid-South Rising Star, Luke is an active member of the Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel, the ABA Forum on Construction Law, and the Memphis Bar Association. His engineering background enhances his effectiveness in resolving technical construction issues.

Luke P. Cantrell regularly speaks and writes on industry trends, including construction costs and senior housing development. His unique combination of legal expertise and engineering experience makes him a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex construction and business challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel
• Member, American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
• Member, Memphis Bar Association

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Education

• The University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• James Worth Bagley College of Engineering
  BS in Mechanical Engineering

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