James Lee Widrig Esq.
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Biography
Attorney James L. Widrig, or more commonly known as “Jim Widrig”, was born in Upstate NY. in a small town called Yorkshire, NY. He went to college in east Tennessee at Carson-Newman College. After college Jim attended law school at Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing, Michigan.
Attorney Jim Widrig practices in all of Middle Tennessee and his main office is located in downtown Nashville. James Widrig founded the law office of Widrig Law PLLC in February of 2007 with the goal to fight for individuals during the most difficult times of their lives. In 2011 James L Widrig was voted one of the Best Lawyers in Nashville by the readers of the Nashville Scene. Attorney James Widrig was named by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) as one of the "Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Tennessee" for 2014. The attorneys that make the NAFLA list are first nominated by a licensed practicing attorney. Second, the NAFLA research staff verifies that they meet the requirements of membership. They then have to be one of 50 attorneys chosen to advance to the final selection stage by the NAFLA processing committee. Finally they have to be selected by the NAFLA Board of Governors as the "TOP 10".
Widrig Law mainly represents clients in family law, divorce, DUI, probate, personal injury Workers Compensation, and criminal law matters.
Jim Widrig is licensed in Tennessee and is admitted in all State Trial Courts of Tennessee, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Jim Widrig tries to take a personal, relaxed, and friendly approach with all of his clients. If you need legal representation who will not treat you as a number but treat you with respect and as a friend then Jim Widrig is the attorney you are looking for.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Juvenile Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Widrig Law PLLC
Year: 2007 - Current
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Attorney Mills and Cooper
Year: 2006 - 2007
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Professional Associations
Tennessee Bar Association Member (Current)
Tennessee State Bar # 025111 Member (Current)
Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (Current)
Tennessee Association for Justice Member (Current)
Nashville Bar Association Member (Current)
Awards
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10 Best Under 40
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2015.0
Note: 2014
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10 Best Family Law Attorneys Under 40
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys 2014.0
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10 Best
American Institute of Legal Counsel 2015.0
Note: 2014
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Best Lawyers
Nashville Scene 2011.0
Education
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Carson-Newman College B.A. | Psychology
Year: 2002
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School J.D.
Year: 2005
Honors: Graduated with law degree in just over 2 years Deans list (4 separate semesters) Honors Scholarships for several semesters Concentration in General, Solo, and Small Firm Practice
Speaking Engagements
Managing the Attorney-Client Relationship (a/k/a How to Avoid a Board Complaint), Friday Fundamentals, 2017
Managing the Attorney-Client Relationship (a/k/a How to Avoid a Board Complaint), Friday Fundamentals, 2017
Websites
http://www.widriglaw.com/james-l-widrig.html
James L. Widrig's Website Profile
http://www.widriglaw.com/
Widrig Law PLLC Website
http://www.widriglaw.com/divorce-faq-s.html
Tennessee Divorce Questions
Widrig Law PLLC
Brentwood
101 Westpark Dr, #260, Brentwood, TN 37027
Widrig Law PLLC
Lebanon - By Appointment Only
142 Public Square #E, Office 102, Lebanon, TN 37087