Atty. James L. Widrig, Esq.

Atty. James L. Widrig, Esq.

Attorney James L. Widrig, or more commonly known as “Jim Widrig”, was born in Upstate NY. in a small town called Yorkshire, NY.

Brentwood Brentwood 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Widrig, Esq. at a glance

James L. Widrig, Esq. is a Partner based in Brentwood, Tennessee, practicing at Widrig Law PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2006). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D. Graduated, 2005) and Carson-Newman College (B.A. Psychology, 2002). Serands clients in Brentwood, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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
  • Community Involvement Jim has been an active member of the community
  • In 2009 he helped organize and plan the SouthNashDash 5k run/walk race that has become a wonderful yearly event in south Nashville
  • Jim was the President of his Homeowners Association in 2011 and 2012 and served as the Vice-President in 2010
  • Professional Memberships Tennessee Bar Association Nashville Bar Association Tennessee Association For Justice American Bar Association Rutherford Cannon County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Widrig, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Widrig, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Child Support

James L. Widrig, Esq. is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Tennessee →

Alimony / Spousal Support

James L. Widrig, Esq. is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brentwood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James L. Widrig, Esq.

Where is James L. Widrig, Esq.'s law office located?
James L. Widrig, Esq.'s law practice is located in Brentwood, Tennessee. The firm is Widrig Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Widrig, Esq. handle?
James L. Widrig, Esq. focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has James L. Widrig, Esq. practiced law?
James L. Widrig, Esq. has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James L. Widrig, Esq. go to law school?
James L. Widrig, Esq. earned their education at (J.D. Graduated, 2005); (B.A. Psychology, 2002).
How can I contact James L. Widrig, Esq. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Graduated
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2005
B.A. Psychology
Carson-Newman College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2006

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