Atty. John L. Farringer IV

Atty. John L. Farringer IV

John Farringer is a trial lawyer focusing on complex business and commercial litigation. He practices in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate level and before administrative agencies.

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Profile Summary

About John L. Farringer IV at a glance

John L. Farringer IV is a business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison PLC. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 2002) and Washington and Lee University (B.A., 1999). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Nashville) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Nashville) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Farringer is a trial lawyer focusing on complex business and commercial litigation
  • He practices in state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate level and before administrative agencies
  • John is also experienced with all forms of alternative dispute resolution, regularly advises clients regarding litigation avoidance and assessment, and is listed as a Rule 31 General Civil Mediator
  • With over two decades of experience, John has litigated many high-stakes and high-profile matters, both individually and as co-counsel with national firms
  • He has represented every type of business entity as well as individual officers and directors in a variety of matters, including securities litigation, shareholder actions, class actions, banking litigation, real estate litigation, tort and business tort actions, covenants not to compete/trade secrets, response to governmental subpoenas and investigations, contract disputes, boundary and land use disputes, nonprofit corporation act compliance, and civil rights actions
  • John is the Vice President of the Tennessee Bar Association
  • He is a past Chair of the Tennessee Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Commission
  • John began his legal career by clerking for the Honorable Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr., Senior United States District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Farringer IV's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Farringer IV 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 L. Farringer IV is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John L. Farringer IV is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Land Use & Zoning

John L. Farringer IV is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Tennessee →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John L. Farringer IV is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

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

John L. Farringer IV is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 John L. Farringer IV

Where is John L. Farringer IV's law office located?
John L. Farringer IV's law practice is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm is Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Farringer IV handle?
John L. Farringer IV focuses on business, real estate, zoning, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
Where did John L. Farringer IV go to law school?
John L. Farringer IV earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact John L. Farringer IV for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John L. Farringer IV received?
John L. Farringer IV's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Nashville); Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Nashville); Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 2002
B.A.
Washington and Lee University
- 1999

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Nashville)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Nashville)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — : Litigation (2022 – 2025)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, General Litigation (2013 – 2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Rising Star” (2011 – 2012)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Top 100: Tennessee Super Lawyers” (2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Future Star,” Appellate, Commercial, Securities (2014 – 2026)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Under 40 Hot List” (2016 – 2017)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Business Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Best of The Bar” (2016, 2023)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nashville Bar Foundation’s Fellows Program, Class of 2020
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Bar Association’s President’s Award for work as Chair of Medical-Legal Partnership Working Group (2015)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Bar Association’s Harris Gilbert Pro Bono Award (2012)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ACLU Bill of Rights Award (2015)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tennessee Supreme Court Attorneys for Justice Pro Bono Honor Roll (2015 – 2016, 2018 – 2019, 2023, 2025)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Vanderbilt Law School, J.D.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Edmund M. Morgan Prize for most outstanding note on the
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Vanderbilt Law Review
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — John W. Wade Scholar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Member, Moot Court Board
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Member,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Coif
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington and Lee University, B.A.,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — magna cum laude
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Phi Beta Kappa
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Nashville)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Nashville)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities (Nashville)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Banking and Finance (Nashville)
- 2021

Bar Admissions

Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association

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