Darrick Lee O'Dell

With more than 20 years of trial and courtroom experience, Darrick Lee O'Dell serves as Special Counsel in the firm's Construction Practice Group in Nashville. His practice focuses on construction litigation, large-loss property damage claims, insurance coverage disputes, and general liability defense, where he has built a reputation for combining industry knowledge with strategic, business-minded guidance that drives practical results.

Clients turn to Darrick for his ability to pair deep litigation experience with a grounded understanding of the business realities they face. His seasoned experience and broad perspective allow him to anticipate risk, manage exposure, and provide focused, efficient representation.

Before joining Adams & Reese, Darrick served as primary counsel on numerous multi-million-dollar cases involving construction damage, business losses, and wrongful death claims. He has represented insurance carriers, self-insured businesses, and contractors in high-exposure litigation, building a strong record in both jury trials and binding arbitrations.

Darrick’s construction law experience covers the full spectrum of disputes, from complex defect claims and large-loss property damage to coverage analysis and contractor liability. He has also served as retained outside general counsel for a nationwide roofing and remodeling contractor, overseeing contract negotiation and drafting, employment compliance, and nationwide litigation management.