About Lawrence Buford
Lawrence B — Hammet II, commonly known as "Beau," is a attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. He specializes in various areas of law, including business law, construction law, real estate law, and energy, oil, and gas law. Beau earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mississippi in 1980, laying the foundation for his legal career. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 1989. Admitted to the Tennessee State Bar in the same year, he expanded his legal credentials by joining the Alabama State Bar in 1993. Additionally, he is licensed to practice before the U.S.
Supreme Court and the Federal Circuit. Beau began his legal career in Nashville in the late 1980s, where he quickly gained experience in high-profile litigation matters. His practice has involved representing clients in both federal and state courts, as well as engaging in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes. Over the years, Beau’s legal work has extended beyond Tennessee and Alabama, encompassing cases in various southern and midwestern states. This geographical reach illustrates his adaptability and expertise in handling diverse legal challenges. In addition to his litigation experience, Beau offers transactional services that include entity formation, business acquisitions, and matters involving shareholders, partners, and members.
His comprehensive approach to legal services is enhanced by his prior experience managing a family-owned construction business that focused on heavy and highway construction throughout the southeastern United States. This background provided him with valuable insights into project management and regional oversight, which he now applies to his legal practice. In 2021, Beau faced professional scrutiny when the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility publicly censured him for withdrawing disputed funds from his client trust account. This incident involved paying himself a fee that exceeded the agreed-upon amount. Consequently, a civil suit was filed by the client, resulting in a judgment of $67,335.69 in favor of the client, along with an additional $22,092.10 awarded in pre-judgment interest. Beau satisfied these financial judgments on or before January 19, 2021, demonstrating his commitment to resolving the matter.
Beau is an active member of several legal organizations, including the Tennessee Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Nashville Bar Association, and the Alabama State Bar. His professional reputation is underscored by an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his high ethical standards and professional ability. Outside of his legal career, Beau is married and has three daughters, all of whom were born, raised, and educated in Nashville, Tennessee. His experience in both litigation and transactional matters, combined with his background in construction management, enables him to provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of his clients.
