Episode 213: The Lawyer’s Dilemma — Chaos, Hope, and The Nevertheless Principle w/ Matt DeVries
Release Date: 11/18/2025
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This week we are joined by Construction Lawyer, Thought Leader & Storyteller, Matt DeVries!
Episode in a Glance:
In this episode of The Hitstreak, I get to sit down with Matt DeVries, a top construction lawyer and thought leader. We discuss the importance of self-care, the challenges faced by lawyers, and the personal transformations that come from adversity. Matt shares his journey of weight loss, navigating divorce, and the lessons learned about faith and leadership. Our conversation dives into the significance of understanding legal disputes, the role of contracts, and the necessity of personal growth through chaos. The episode concludes with Matt's aspirations for the future and the impact of his experiences on helping others.
Key Points:
- Self-care is essential for helping others.
- COVID provided unexpected opportunities for personal growth.
- Weight loss requires dedication and focus.
- Understanding legal disputes is crucial for business success.
- Contracts are vital in allocating risk in business transactions.
- Personal growth often comes from adversity and chaos.
- Faith and leadership are intertwined in personal journeys.
About our guest:
Matt DeVries is a nationally recognized construction lawyer and thought leader with more than 20 years of experience helping contractors, subcontractors, and developers navigate the complexities of construction law. Based in Nashville, he is a partner at Buchalter, where he co-leads the Construction Law Service Group, representing clients nationwide in contracts, disputes, and negotiations.
Beyond construction, Matt represents artists and talent in sports and entertainment. He founded Best Practices Construction Law, a JD Supra award-winning blog, and writes The Same As You, blending insights on law, leadership, parenting, and personal growth.
A single father of seven, Matt weaves lessons from family life, health transformation (losing 100+ pounds), and daily discipline into both his practice and his storytelling.
Follow and contact:
Instagram: @mattjdevries
buchalter.com/lawyer/matthew-devries
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