Atty. John Charles Tishler

Atty. John Charles Tishler

John Charles Tishler is a lawyer practicing creditors practice, bankruptcy & corporate restructuring, finance & restructuring and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Nashville Nashville 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (629) 228-9759

Profile Summary

About John Charles Tishler at a glance

John Charles Tishler is a Partner, Chairman based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1988) and California United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Cou (2007). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1988) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional •Campaign Chair, Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands (2014) •Member, Nashville, Tennessee and American Bar Associations •Member, American Bankruptcy Law Institute •Member, Advisory Committee on Rules of the U, S, and •Past Board Member, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Charles Tishler is a lawyer practicing creditors practice, bankruptcy & corporate restructuring, finance & restructuring and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1980, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in Nashville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Tishler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Charles Tishler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Charles Tishler is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Charles Tishler is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John Charles Tishler is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Charles Tishler is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Charles Tishler is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Nashville 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 venue, 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.

Looking for additional Tennessee attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Nashville or all attorneys in Tennessee.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Charles Tishler

Where is John Charles Tishler's law office located?
John Charles Tishler's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Tishler handle?
John Charles Tishler focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has John Charles Tishler practiced law?
John Charles Tishler has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Charles Tishler go to law school?
John Charles Tishler earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John Charles Tishler for a consultation?
You can contact John Charles Tishler directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Charles Tishler received?
John Charles Tishler's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1988
B.A.
Vanderbilt University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1988
California United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Cou
Admitted: 2007

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.