Atty. J. Wallace Irvin
Wallace Irvin is a shareholder at Lewis Thomason’s Nashville office where he concentrates his practice on the construction industry. With a dedicated focus on serving architects, engineers, contractors, and surveyors, Mr.
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J. Wallace Irvin is a Shareholder based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, government, and insurance. Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Tennessee Technological University (B.S. Civil, 2004). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Juliet Chamber of Commerce. Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Wallace Irvin is a shareholder at Lewis Thomason’s Nashville office where he concentrates his practice on the construction industry
- With a dedicated focus on serving architects, engineers, contractors, and surveyors, Mr. Irvin’s practice involves a broad range of legal issues
- He provides valuable counsel to clients in contract negotiations, project administration, closeout procedures, construction defect defense, and the assertion and enforcement of lien and bond claims
- In addition to his work on business and contractual matters, Mr. Irvin offers expert guidance to clients facing administrative challenges before the Tennessee Occupational Health and Safety Administration (TOSHA), the Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, and the Board for Licensing Contractors
- Mr. Irvin is also honored to be listed as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Civil Mediator, where he plays a critical role in facilitating constructive resolutions in complex legal disputes
- Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Irvin is a prolific contributor to various industry publications, including the 2017 A201 Desk book (ABA/AIA 2017), the Tennessee Construction Law Handbook (HLK 2017), the Annotated Construction Law Glossary (ABA 2011), and the Law of Payment Bonds (ABA 2011)
- Mr. Irvin is a dedicated advocate of knowledge sharing within the construction industry
- He frequently serves as a lecturer and presenter to trade organizations and seminar providers, sharing his insights and expertise with the broader community
- Mr. Irvin takes particular pride in his involvement as part of the construction industry coalition that successfully amended Tennessee’s construction statutes in 2020, providing enhanced statutory protections and remedies for contractors and design professionals
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •fellow, Nashville Bar Foundation •Leadership Middle Tennessee - Class of 2019 •Nashville Bar Foundation Leadership Forum - Class of 2016 •AGC Construction Leadership Program - Class of 2015 •Martindale Hubbell - AV Preeminent (Peer rated for highest level of professional excellence) •Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Wallace Irvin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Wallace Irvin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. Wallace Irvin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Wallace Irvin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
J. Wallace Irvin is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
J. Wallace Irvin is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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