J. Wallace Irvin is a Partner in the Firm’s Nashville office and a member of the Litigation practice group. With a dedicated focus on serving contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, 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.