James L. Widrig Esq. - Brentwood, TN
Attorney at Widrig Law PLLC
Family Law Lawyers in Brentwood, TN
101 Westpark Dr #260 Brentwood, TN 37027
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
Brentwood Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 10/22/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- DUI
- Probate
- Personal Injury
- Workers Compensation
- Criminal Law
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. In 2011 James L Widrig was voted one of the Best Lawyers in Nashville by the readers of the Nashville Scene. In 2014 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 have to first be nominated by a licensed practicing attorney. Second, the NAFLA research staff verifies that they meet the minimum requirements of membership. Then they have to be one of 50 attorneys chosen to advance to the final selection stage by the NAFLA processing committee and 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.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2023 - 2026
- 10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2014 - 2015
- 10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel, 2014 - 2015
- Best Lawyers, Nashville Scene, 2011
Other Sources of Feedback About James L. Widrig Esq.
Included on the 2026 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers list
Education
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
Non Legal Education
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Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, December, 2002
B.A.
Major: Psychology
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Mills and Cooper, Attorney, 2006 - 2007
Classes and Seminars
- Friday Fundamentals, Managing the Attorney-Client Relationship (a/k/a How to Avoid a Board Complaint)
Pro Bono Activities
- SouthNashDash
- Homeowners Association, President, 2011 - 2021
Representative Cases
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FREEMON v. LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE, INC.
- Citation: Our clients case against Logan's Roadhouse was not dismissed and was allowed to go forward
Published Works
Articles
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Nashville Scene, Voted one of the Best Lawyers in Nashville, 2011
Bar Admissions
- Tennessee, 2006
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
Other Affiliations
- Tennessee Bar Association, 2006 - Present (Member)
- Nashville Bar Association (Former Member)
- Tennessee Association For Justice (Member)
- American Bar Association (Former Member)
- Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association, 2010 - Present
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