Franklin Law Firm - Personal Injury - Criminal Defense
If your legal problem requires the experienced attention and the deft handling that only a seasoned professional can provide, contact a divorce attorney or criminal trial lawyer at the Franklin law firm of Williams & Schwalb, PLLC. We're an AV-rated* firm that offers middle Tennessee clients representation of the highest quality in areas ranging from workers' compensation law to federal grand jury proceedings.
Tennessee criminal defense attorney Ernest W. Williams was appointed U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee by former President George H.W. Bush. The experience he gained in this position is extremely valuable to clients who are under investigation for federal offenses and persons facing Tennessee state criminal charges. Mr. Williams is also experienced with complex divorce cases involving the division of marital estates worth millions and the investigation and presentation of serious personal injury and wrongful death claims.
Seasoned trial attorney John D. Schwalb is a Mid-South Super Lawyer** whose experience as an insurance defense lawyer provides a substantial advantage for clients whose claims for benefits or damages will involve dealing with insurers. His familiarity with the methods insurance companies use to assess and defend workers' compensation and accident claims of all kinds can help ensure that you'll receive the full value of your claim. John Schwalb has tried more than one hundred civil and criminal cases to verdict—ranging from serious criminal defense cases to tragic wrongful death cases. He provides aggressive representation to both plaintiffs and defendants and to individuals and corporations.
Our offices are located in the historic Lotz House in downtown Franklin. Our comfortable and friendly atmosphere is intended to put you at ease from your first visit, no matter what the nature of your legal problem. You'll be working directly with one of our named partners at every stage of your case, so you will never have to wonder whether the attorney handling your case has the experience necessary to handle it skillfully and confidentially.
For more information about our ability to handle your civil case or criminal defense situation, contact the Franklin law firm of Williams & Schwalb for a free consultation.
Williams & Schwalb, PLLC
Suite 207
108 Fourth Avenue South
Franklin, TN 37064
Telephone: (615) 794-7100
Fax: (615) 794-6333
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The middle Tennessee trial, personal injury, and criminal defense law firm of Williams & Schwalb represents clients in auto accident and truck accident cases, workplace injury and worker's compensation claims, divorce and family law matters, and criminal cases from DUI and probation violations to sex crimes and murder. Our Franklin divorce and criminal defense attorneys serve clients in Williamson County, Bedford County, Cheatham County, Marshall County, Sumner County, Wilson County, Dickson County, Maury County, Lebanon, Rutherford County, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Shelbyville, Brentwood, Columbia, Smyrna, Spring Hill, and Lewisburg.
* CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings evaluate two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
** Super Lawyer is a registered trademark of Law and Politics Magazine. No more than 5 percent of lawyers receive the Super Lawyer distinction.

