James L. Widrig Esq. - Brentwood, TN
Attorney at Widrig Law PLLC
Family Law Lawyers in Brentwood, TN
101 Westpark Drive, Suite 260 Brentwood, TN 37027
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Brentwood Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Alimony & Spousal Support
- Contested Divorce
- Divorce Basics
- Uncontested Divorce
- Bankruptcy & Debt Relief
- Criminal Law/DUI
Attorney Information
Overview
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.
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. Whether you need a DUI lawyer, a child custody attorney, a divorce attorney, a criminal lawyer or any other type of attorney then Nashville lawyer Widrig maybe able to assist you.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- One of the Best Lawyers in Nashville by the readers of the Nashville Scene, 2011
- 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
Other Sources of Feedback About James L. Widrig Esq.
Included on the 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Lansing,
Michigan, December, 2005
J.D.
Honors: Final Class Rank: 63/205
Honors: Dean's List
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Lansing,
Michigan, December, 2005
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Non Legal Education
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Carson-Newman College,
Jefferson City,
Tennessee, December, 2002
B.A.
Major: Psychology
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Carson-Newman College,
Jefferson City,
Tennessee, December, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- SouthNashDash
- Homeowners Association, President, 2011 - 2021
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Tennessee Bar Association (Member)
- Nashville Bar Association (Former Member)
- Tennessee Association For Justice (Member)
- American Bar Association (Former Member)
- Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association
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Contact
101 Westpark Drive, Suite 260
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-654-7117
Fax: (615) 401-2555
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.widriglaw.com
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