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John Ballard is a third generation attorney following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Jack Butler, and his father before him, General Howard Butler. Born and raised in Williamson County, John has spent his life in Middle Tennessee. Upon graduating with a Philosophy degree from Samford University he enrolled in Nashville School of Law where he went to school at night while working at his grandfather's law practice during the day. After learning the law from one of Nashville's legendary attorneys John spent two years as Judge Seth Norman's court officer in Davidson County Criminal Court Division IV. Working for Judge Norman gave John a unique opportunity to get to know attorneys as well as criminal defendants before graduating Law School in 2014, wherein he was awarded the Moot Court Award.. John began his law practice at 1308 Rosa Parks Blvd with over a dozen of Nashville's best criminal defense attorneys. While developing a criminal defense practice, John learned that there was a need for a robust law practice that could serve many different legal needs of the community. It may be a dispute regarding insurance, government, or regulations, and knowing the right people and how to navigate seemingly complex issues is important.. While working to find a solution without litigation is important, sometimes the only way to resolve an issue is to let the judge decide. John has spent most of his career in court arguing and winning cases in front of judges and juries on a myriad of issues. His background means that he is familiar with not only the courts but the judges, attorneys, and court staff as well. He is comfortable in the courtroom litigating complex issues because he comes prepared and outworks the other side.. John has recently moved his main office to Franklin, Tennessee and brings with him the experience, knowledge, and reputation from Nashville, but also as a native to Williamson County.

I have been practicing law in the middle Tennessee area for 25 years. The focus of my practice is civil litigation, dispute avoidance and alternative dispute resolution. I have represented a wide array of clients, including both plaintiffs and defendants, in both state and federal court. I have zealously represented clients in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, business and commercial litigation and other complex litigation cases. I have represented numerous clients in jury trials throughout middle Tennessee. I’m admitted to practice in Tennessee state courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.. I received my law degree from St. Louis University School of Law, where I graduated cum laude and was elected to Order of the Woolsack for academic excellence. During law school, I served as a staff writer for the St. Louis University Law Journal and a legal intern for Judge Theodore McMillian of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a secondary major in Russian.. I am married to my wonderful wife of 29 years and have two boys, with whom I enjoy spending much of my time. I love to sail and on weekends can be found on my sailboat on Percy Priest Lake. I am active in the community and currently serve as the President of Tennessee History for Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of public school children in Tennessee history and civics. I am also is a Major in the Tennessee State Guard, where I serve as Inspector General.