J. Kevin Walsh

J. Kevin Walsh is a distinguished attorney with more than four decades of experience in eminent domain, civil litigation, and environmental law. He has represented hundreds of property owners in complex cases involving government takings, guiding clients through the condemnation process with clarity, precision, and steadfast protection of their constitutional rights.

Kevin earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee in 1980 and his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Vanderbilt University in 1977. In 1985, he completed a Diploma from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, further enhancing his litigation and courtroom advocacy skills. This educational foundation has shaped his exceptional career in eminent domain and environmental litigation.

Throughout his career, Kevin has successfully represented both property owners and governmental authorities, providing balanced insight into the condemnation process. His experience includes handling cases under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Act, and Environmental Site Assessments, reflecting his deep understanding of regulatory compliance and land use law.

As the Tennessee member of Owners’ Counsel of America, Kevin is part of a prestigious national network of leading eminent domain attorneys. He frequently lectures on condemnation and just compensation topics, sharing his expertise at regional seminars. He is also the author of A Property Owner’s Guide to the Condemnation Process and Just Compensation in the State of Tennessee, a respected resource in his field.

With an unwavering commitment to fairness and due process, J. Kevin Walsh continues to serve clients with integrity and professionalism. His dedication to protecting property rights and delivering strategic legal guidance has made him a trusted advocate throughout Tennessee’s legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Memphis Bar Association
• Tennessee Member, Owners’ Counsel of America

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Tennessee
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• National Institute of Trial Advocacy
  Diploma

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