×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

Lewis Thomason, P.C.Share Holder
J. Wallace Irvin
Pro

J. Wallace Irvin

4.9
32 reviews

424 Church Street, Suite 2500, Nashville, TN 37219

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Architect, Engineer and Surveyor Professional Liability, Business & Commercial and 10 more

About 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. 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

 

J. Wallace Irvin (Nashville, Tennessee) View website

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

J. Wallace Irvin got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Reviews for J. Wallace

Have you consulted or hired this lawyer?

Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
4.9
See All Reviews
32
Lawyers.com
Not yet reviewed
4.9
Martindale
32
Avvo
Not yet reviewed

Services

Areas of Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Insurance
  • Professional Liability
  • Other 9
    • Architect, Engineer and Surveyor Professional Liability
    • Business & Commercial
    • Construction
    • Construction & Real Estate
    • Corporate
    • General Civil
    • Litigation & Dispute Resolution
    • Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • Municipal & Administrative

Practice Details

  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Lewis Thomason, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS: Obtained summary judgment in favor of subcontractor directly against owner of project on claims for bad faith violation of the Prompt Pay Act under implied contract theory premised upon a builders risk insurance policy for failing to pay subcontract amount of $200,000, plus interest
    attorney fees for owner's bad faith. SPWC, LLC d/b/a Servpro of Wilson County v. Mt. Juliet IL-AL Investors, LLC
    EMJ Corporation, Wilson County Chancery Court Docket No. 2022-CV-28.
    Obtained dismissal of mechanics' lien, payment bond,
    quantum meruit claims for $100,000 in state
    federal court on behalf of property owner based upon alleged subcontractor's failure to state a claim under lien statutes
    state common law. Kalos v. White House Village, LLC et al., U.S. District Court for Middle District of Tennessee 3:20-cv-00812, affirmed by 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 538
    Sumner County Chancery Court No. 2021-CV-14
    Obtained voluntary dismissal of subcontractor in action for allegedly defective work upon filing of motion to dismiss based on contractor's/owner's failure to comply with Tennessee's Construction Defect Statute or to otherwise provide notice
    opportunity to cure.
    Obtained default judgment against owner
    direct/superior judgment against lender on mechanic's lien claim of more than $300,000 plus interest
    attorney fees
    order of sale on behalf of contractor.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.lewisthomason.com/attorneys/j-wallace-irvin/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Alabama
    Tennessee
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
    Memberships

    AFFILIATIONS

    •American Institute of Architects, North Alabama Chapter
    •Associated General Contractors of Tennessee (Legislative Committee)
    •AGC, Middle Tennessee Brach (Construction Leadership Council, Secretary
    Legal Advisory Committee)
    •Tennessee Society of Professional Engineers
    •Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel (Membership Chair)
    •American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
    •Alabama State Bar, Construction Industry section
    •Tennessee Bar Association, Construction Section
    •Defense Research Institute Construction Law Committee (Vice-Chair, Contract and Delay Claims Specialty Law Group)
    •Nashville Bar Association (Friday Fundamentals Committee)
    •Homebuilders Association of Nashville/Middle Tennessee
    •Construction Specifications Institute
    •Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Tennessee Technological University
    Class of 2004
    B.S.
    Civil and Environmental Engineering in Mathematics
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1980
    Johnson City, Tennessee, 1980

Contact J. Wallace Irvin

Share Holder at Lewis Thomason, P.C.
4.9
32 reviews

424 Church Street, Suite 2500Nashville, TN 37219U.S.A.

Show on map
Fax: (615) 259-1389

Email J. Wallace Irvin

Case type is required.
I am is required.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid zip code is required.
Country is required.
State is required.
A valid city is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to test@test.com.

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
I am a/an:
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
State:
Country:
Phone Number:
Message:
Return to Profile Reset Form

Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    J. Wallace Irvin is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee and United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Lewis Thomason, P.C. has 33 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    J. Wallace Irvin attended University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

Attorney information displayed in this FAQ section is based upon information the lawyer has included on their profile, in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.

These FAQs include information about a lawyer's background, but do not evaluate their knowledge of the law, past performance on individual cases, personality, or communication skills.

It is solely the responsibility of lawyers and law firms to ensure that any information they provide complies with all applicable laws and rules of professional conduct.

You should be aware that the information we rely upon may not be comprehensive, or frequently updated.

Always research the lawyer further to get a better understanding of their license credentials, disciplinary status, background, and experience.

Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions