Atty. Michael R. Griffin
Michael R. Griffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates.
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About Michael R. Griffin at a glance
Michael R. Griffin is a trusts, family law, and business attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Tennessee, Tennessee Bar Association (2011). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael R. Griffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates
- Michael R., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Michael R. Griffin is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Michael R. Griffin is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael R. Griffin is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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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