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John Lewis Wardlaw

Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C. • Memphis, TN
TransportationEmployment LawGeneral PracticeInsurancePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(901) 763-8465
Address
6410 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38119-4839, US

Professional

About

John Lewis Wardlaw is a seasoned attorney based in Memphis, TN, specializing in a broad spectrum of legal practice areas, including Employment Law, General Practice, Insurance, Personal Injury, and Transportation Law. As a dedicated member of Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C., Lew brings a wealth of experience to both state and federal courts across Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Lew has honed his expertise in civil litigation, with a particular focus on commercial transportation defense, land use and zoning law, administrative law, premises liability, and employment-related matters. His extensive appellate court experience positions him as a trusted advocate for clients facing complex legal challenges. An active participant in the firm’s transportation defense practice group, Lew is part of the 24/7 Rapid Response Team, ensuring that clients receive timely support during critical situations involving serious trucking injuries, fatalities, and catastrophic losses. His leadership roles in the legal community include serving as Chairperson of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Commercial Transportation Litigation Committee, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field of transportation law. Lew is a proud member of the Memphis, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations, and is recognized as a Fellow of both the American Bar Foundation and the Memphis Bar Foundation. His dedication to legal excellence and community service makes him a distinguished figure in the legal landscape of the Mid-South.

Credentials

Education
2003 University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law Juris Doctor 1999 University of Memphis Master of Public Administration 1993 University of Memphis Bachelor of Arts 1988 Episcopal High School in Virginia at Alexandria 1985 Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 27th Edition for Land Use and Zoning, The Best Lawyers in America© 2015 Outstanding Service Award, American Bar Association Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Section - Commercial Transportation Litigation Committee 2013 Rising Star, Mid-South Super Lawyers 2011 Rising Star, Mid-South Super Lawyers 2009 Rising Star, Mid-South Super Lawyers
Associations
2020 - Present American Bar Foundation Fellow 2014 - Present Memphis Bar Foundation Fellow 2012 - Present American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Commercial Transportation Litigation Committee Chair (2018-19) and former Newsletter Editor 2011 - Present Trucking Industry Defense Association Member American Bar Association
Updated: Apr 15, 2026