Top Family Lawyers in Franklin | 23 available

Firm: Hoover Law, PLLC

203 Fourth Avenue South , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

Angela Hoover is a native of Williamson County and a seventh generation Middle Tennessean.  Angela is a graduate of Franklin High School where she was active in the mock trial program, and was a nationally ranked debate champion. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee.  While in college, Angela served as President of her sorority, a UT Ambassador, and a student lobbyist.  Angela earned her law degree from the Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law at the University of Memphis and was licensed to practice law in 2004.  While in law school she was the Student Bar Association Executive Director, won awards for Excellence in Conflicts of Law and the Dean’s Award for Best Oral Advocate.  She was one of only three members on the school’s prestigious National Moot Court team.  Angela currently serves as the managing partner of her family’s law practice in her hometown of Franklin. Angela served as the Parliamentarian and Legal Counsel for the Tennessee Young Republican Federation.  Angela is a member of the Williamson County, Tennessee and American Bar Associations and is the former Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Lawyers Association for Women.  Angela is active in the community as member and former Board member of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club.  She is also a two-time Paul Harris Fellow.  She is also a member of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and the Downtown Franklin Association.  In 2015 Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam appointed Angela to serve on the Collection Service Board for the State of Tennessee & she was reappointed for a second term on this statewide commission. In 2020 Angela was appointed as the Municipal Judge for the City of Henry, Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee Municipal Judge's Conference. In her free time Angela enjoys traveling, SCUBA diving, golf and playing with her little puppy, George Washington.

104 South Margin St , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

I am a Franklin based attorney, with a general practice that includes handling family law matters, criminal defense, and employment law issues (particularly governmental employees and police officers’ rights). I take pride in consistently communicating with my clients to ensure that they are able to make fully informed decisions with regard to each aspect of their particular case. Prior to becoming an attorney, I served as a police officer the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department for over ten years. I worked as a Patrol Officer, Detective, and Legal Instructor at the Metropolitan Nashville Police Training Academy, where I taught Criminal Statutory Law, Criminal Procedure, and Constitutional Law.

509 New Highway 96 W Ste 201 , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Corporate , Family , Personal Injury, Probate , Business, Business

Ed Schell practices in the areas of commercial litigation, family law, probate and personal injury law. He is also admitted to practice in Tennessee’s Appellate Courts. Before entering private practice in 1989, Ed spent nearly three years clerking for Justice Charles H. O’Brien of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Before that, Ed spent two years as a law clerk in the office of the State Attorney General in Nashville.. Since founding this law firm in 2008, Ed has gone through the necessary training to be listed as a Rule 31 Civil Mediator. He also serves as a Hearing Panel Member for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility.. Ed represents a number of small business clients, including those in the construction trades, employee benefits, insurance banking and real estate development among others.. In his family law practice, Ed attempts to navigate clients through the complex and often frustrating process of obtaining a divorce. Special attention is paid to advising the client on what to expect in the way of an equitable division of marital assets and debts. Typically the most sensitive issues in a divorce case revolve around the children. Ed is consistently able to assist clients in structuring a parenting arrangement which gives consideration to the needs of the children as well as the rights and responsibilities of both parents. The vast majority of divorce cases settle out of court, either as a result of negotiation between the parties and their counsel or through the process of mediation. Ed has assisted many clients in mediating their disputes satisfactorily and thus, avoiding the expense and emotional turmoil of going to trial. In some cases, however, trial is inevitable and Ed has successfully litigated a number of divorce cases as well as post-divorce cases involving changes in custody and parenting schedules, modification of child support, grandparent rights and alimony modification. Ed frequently practices in Juvenile Court as well, where issues arise concerning paternity, legitimation, child support, visitation and termination of parental rights. Ed also has extensive experience in prosecuting claims for criminal contempt of court and civil contempt of court. This is a particularly tricky area of the law and one that Ed has been involved in for nearly twenty-five years.. Ed also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to preparing wills, powers of attorney and living wills. Ed also represents personal representatives of estates as well as persons serving as conservators for the benefit of an incompetent person. For some years, Ed was regularly appointed by the court to serve as Guardian Ad Litem for persons with certain disabilities.. Ed Schell prides himself on being available to his clients and effectively representing their interests with integrity and professionalism.He is a Martindale-Hubbell® BV-Rated® attorney and clerked in the Tennessee Supreme Court before entering private practice.. Ed Schell is a Rule 31 listed mediator.

Firm: Puryear Newman & Morton PLLC

130 4th Ave S , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Adoption, Corporate , Domestic Partnership, Family , Insurance , Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Family, Family

Phil practices family law, including divorce and post-divorce proceedings, child support and parenting plan modifications, parental relocations, and juvenile court matters. He’s also listed as a Rule 31 mediator with expertise in collaborative divorce and collaborative practice. He has successfully kept more than 250 civil litigation and family cases out of court through mediation.. After earning his Tennessee law license in 1993, Phil tried cases at Manier, Herod, Hollabaugh & Smith in Nashville, TN. He and Mark Puryear founded Puryear and Newman in 1997, and PN+M Law was born in 2000 when the two recruited Chas Morton as a third member.. Phil handles cases in Williamson, Davidson, Maury, Dickson, Rutherford, Wilson, Cheatham and Montgomery Counties and has argued before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and Tennessee Supreme Court.. Raised in Brentwood, Tennessee, Phil and his wife Jude White now live in Nashville with their sons John Patrick and Joe. Phil loves great books, coaching youth sports, running, and spending Sundays at St. Patrick Catholic Church with his family.

Firm: Fort, Holloway & Rogers, LLC

517 Cummins Street , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

Stuart Saylor provides effective representation in divorce, post-divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and all other types of family law cases.  Aggressive when needed, and compassionate always, Mr. Saylor is there for his clients.  Additionally, Mr. Saylor has extensive experience defending individuals accused of crimes.  As a former prosecutor, Mr. Saylor knows how to use the law to your advantage.. Mr. Saylor is a Franklin native focused on providing quality legal services to the residents of his community and the surrounding areas.  Following graduation from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Mr. Saylor joined the United States Air Force JAG Corps, where he served honorably for six years.  Mr. Saylor worked as both a prosecutor and defense counsel in the Air Force, and has litigated dozens of criminal trials in front of judges and juries.  Mr. Saylor has experience prosecuting and defending homicide, rape, sexual assault, drug distribution, theft, domestic assault, and many other types of criminal cases.  In 2014, he had the opportunity to deploy to Afghanistan where he served as the top legal advisor to a Special Operations Task Force.. At the firm of Schell & Oglesby, LLC, Mr. Saylor practices mainly in the areas of criminal defense and family law, including divorce, post-divorce, wills and estate planning, juvenile law, guardianships, and conservatorships.  Mr. Saylor takes great pride in being available and responsive to his clients.

Firm: Reid Family Law

317 Main Street , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Adoption, Family , Family, Family

Firm: Zipper Law, PLLC

217 Second Avenue S. , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

Lindzi Tilghman practices in all areas of family law inlcuding divorce, post-divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, paternity, LGBT+ issues, and prenuptial agreements. As well, Ms. Tilghman assists clients with wills and estate planning. Prior to joining Zipper Law, PLLC, Ms. Tilghman practiced insurance defense and workers' compensation. Ms. Tilghman is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and Williamson County Bar Association.

Firm: Hartzog & Silva, PLLC

123 5th Ave N , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Elder Law, Family, Trusts, Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Judy A. Oxford

400 Sugartree Ln Ste 520 , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Insurance , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Probate , Products Liability, Wills, Workers Compensation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: JOHN D. SCHWALB, PLLC

120 3rd Ave South , Franklin , Tennessee 37067

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Family , Insurance , Labor , Wrongful Death, DUI & DWI, DUI & DWI

If you’re looking for distinction among attorneys in Franklin, TN, and surrounding areas, you’ll find it in John D. Schwalb, PLLC. Recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer by the Law and Politics Magazine, John D. Schwalb ranks among the top five percent of lawyers. His firm received and maintains an AV®-rating for providing exceptional legal services.. After 30 years of experience in all aspects of the law, John D. Schwalb, PLLC, is qualified to supply superior legal knowledge and litigation skills to all in the Franklin, TN, area. We are prepared to assist you with family law cases, employment discrimination and civil rights, personal damage or injury claims, criminal defense representation, employment issues and more.. To learn more about the exceptional legal services offered at John D. Schwalb, PLLC, or to set up an appointment to discuss your case in person, please contact the office of John D. Schwalb today.

Firm: Daugherty, Haas & Associates, PLLC

321 Billingsly Court , Franklin , Tennessee 37067

Practice Areas: Business Organizations, Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Family , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: Thompson Burton PLLC

One Franklin Park , Franklin , Tennessee 37067

Practice Areas: Divorce, Estate Planning, Family, Family

Firm: Abernathy, Story, Crosier, Stovall, Colvard, Mizell, Hood and Stovall

136 Fourth Ave S , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

136 4th. ave south , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Wills, Business, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation

Firm: Geoffrey Coston

204 Fourth Ave S , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: All Things Family Law

231 Public Square , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Hartzog & Silva, PLLC

123 5th Ave N , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Contracts, Family , Personal Injury, Family

Firm: D. Kay Church

219 Third Avenue North , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Offices of Crystal Etue

219 3rd Ave. N. , Franklin , Tennessee 37064

Practice Areas: Family

Crystal Etue focuses her practice in matters related to Family Law and Juvenile Law.  Her services inclulde divorce, child custody, post-judgment modifications and enforcement, dependency and neglect and termination of parental rights. With her experience as a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and TN Air National Guard coupled with her time spent working as a high school teacher, Crystal is uniquely prepared to handle family law cases with empathy, objectivity, common sense, discipline, patience, and a proclivity for standing her ground.. Crystal is committed to providing strong, strategic, and effective solutions designed to meet each client’s individual needs. Their objective is her objective and their success is her success.. While Crystal believes in a collaborative resolution of disputes in order to reduce financial and emotional stress, she is prepared to zealously advocate in court or at the negotiating table for the protection of her client's rights and entitlements.

751 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 207 , Franklin , Tennessee 37067

Practice Areas: Family