Well-versed in family law, thorough and thoughtful counsel
Stuart exhibited in-depth knowledge of family law and the local legal scene. He was thorough and thoughtful in his brainstorming and recommendations. Stuart cut around the fluff quickly and and was able to get to the crux of the matter deftly. He does not back down easily and was staunch when the occasion called for it.
Stuart's professionalism in the form of timely and succinct communications, coupled with his personable approach put us at ease and made a difficult time slightly more manageable.
We would certainly work with Stuart again should the need arise.
Stuart and the team at FHR simply crushed it. I came to him with a complex case and he simply delivered --- truly exceeded my expectations. So impressed with his professionalism, analytical skills, follow-up, and legal approach. Without a doubt, will recommend him to anyone that is need of world-class legal counsel.
Stuart Saylor provides effective representation in divorce, post-divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and all other types of family law cases. Aggressive when needed, and compassionate always, Mr. Saylor is there for his clients. Additionally, Mr. Saylor has extensive experience defending individuals accused of crimes. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Saylor knows how to use the law to your advantage.
Mr. Saylor is a Franklin native focused on providing quality legal services to the residents of his community and the surrounding areas. Following graduation from the University of Tennessee College of Law, Mr. Saylor joined the United States Air Force JAG Corps, where he served honorably for six years. Mr. Saylor worked as both a prosecutor and defense counsel in the Air Force, and has litigated dozens of criminal trials in front of judges and juries. Mr. Saylor has experience prosecuting and defending homicide, rape, sexual assault, drug distribution, theft, domestic assault, and many other types of criminal cases. In 2014, he had the opportunity to deploy to Afghanistan where he served as the top legal advisor to a Special Operations Task Force.
At the firm of Schell & Oglesby, LLC, Mr. Saylor practices mainly in the areas of criminal defense and family law, including divorce, post-divorce, wills and estate planning, juvenile law, guardianships, and conservatorships. Mr. Saylor takes great pride in being available and responsive to his clients.
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Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2023
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Well-versed in family law, thorough and thoughtful counsel
Stuart exhibited in-depth knowledge of family law and the local legal scene. He was thorough and thoughtful in his brainstorming and recommendations. Stuart cut around the fluff quickly and and was able to get to the crux of the matter deftly. He does not back down easily and was staunch when the occasion called for it.
Stuart's professionalism in the form of timely and succinct communications, coupled with his personable approach put us at ease and made a difficult time slightly more manageable.
We would certainly work with Stuart again should the need arise.
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Posted by Martin | January 13, 2022
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Tough Case | Right Strategy | Favorable Outcome!
Stuart and the team at FHR simply crushed it. I came to him with a complex case and he simply delivered --- truly exceeded my expectations. So impressed with his professionalism, analytical skills, follow-up, and legal approach. Without a doubt, will recommend him to anyone that is need of world-class legal counsel.
Posted by Pamela | November 29, 2020
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He is the best attorney!
It is so difficult to find a trustworthy attorney. After meeting with several different ones, we were blessed to find Stuart. We hired him for a case of termination of parental rights and adoption of minors. It is needless to say the case resulted in our favor. There are two important sides of Stuart professionalism, on one hand there is the preparation, since the first meeting we realize he had an ample knowledge of the law, however what was more astonishing and made the difference, is the exceptional preparation he makes at every step of the case. Stuart was never improvising, he had calculated every step, he was always ahead of the game. On the other hand, Stuart will talk to you with honesty and will explain every step of the process, you will find him always available to talk and resolve all of your questions. He is indeed a good honest person with excellent skills and high competence.
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Posted by Sandra | July 8, 2020
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Very good Attorney
Stuart recently represented me in a divorce case and I couldn't be more pleased with the level of service offered. Stuart is very professional, very knowledgeable of divorce law and definitely an attorney that reflects morals in his representation. On the other hand Stuart still stands his grounds when needed. I highly recommend attorney Saylor for anyone seeking counsel!! Everyone at this law office were very pleasant as well.
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Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2020
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Exceptional Attorney
Stuart belongs to an exceptional breed of attorney that blends character, intellect, composure, and a thorough knowledge of the law. He always provided responsive, collected, deliberate, and wise council. I had an extremely complicated, unusual, and often stressful case, which he handled with confidence and ease. He is a critical thinker who is very attentive to details, and all of the documents he prepared for me were meticulous. In addition to being an excellent attorney, he is a gentleman with an uncanny knack for understanding and interpreting human behavior. I was able to rest easy during one of the most stressful times of my family’s life knowing I had Stuart Saylor representing me and handling my case, and I highly recommend his services.
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Posted by Joy | September 21, 2019
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Attorney with an ethical, honest heart!
This guy has your best interest at heart, not your money like most I've experienced. Stuart is straight forward, honest, ethical and goes out of his way to help. I appreciate him and his sincere desire to help. I will always refer him to anyone looking for a good attorney in Franklin.
Posted by Andrew | May 15, 2019
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Thank you Stuart!
Stuart handled my situation with excellent performance and professionalism. Throughout all three of my ordeals he was on point in the court room and cared for my interests not a quick decision. I will always recommend him to people who need an attorney. Thank you Stuart for everything and handling all three of my different cases.
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Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2019
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Exceptional Lawyer and An Even Better Person
I was faced with a very bitter divorce. To make matters worse, I had placed myself into a position that put access to my children and all of my assets in serious risk. When I came to Stuart, he was very up front and honest with me about what I was up against but, went right to work.
He kept in constant contact with me and guided me through every step. As the defendant, I was amazed about how much time he spent focusing on the things that were most important, especially my children. Stuart was so proactive, there were times that it felt as though I was serving as the plaintiff in the case. When I would lose focus, he would help me understand what goal we were working towards. When my emotions got the best of me, he calmly helped me work through it and gave me the confidence I needed to proceed.
When it all came down to it, I got more time with my children than I could have ever hoped for and got a large share of the marital assets. He turned a very difficult situation into an absolute win! I was able to witness the incredible respect Stuart has earned in the eyes of the judges and his peers. He is as genuine a person as you could ever hope for and and incredible lawyer on top of it. I would often tell him that if I had been 1/3 the individual he was, I probably would have never ended up in the mess I did.
If you are looking for solid, experienced and exceptional representation, look no further. Stuart is one of the best attorneys within the group of Williamson's best.
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Posted by Dawn | November 6, 2018
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Parenting Plan
I hired Stuart to help with what should have been implementing a updated parenting plan after being divorced for 7 years. We hit a few snags along the way, but I always felt confident with Stuart representing me. He was gentle with his advice and it helped push me to do what I would not have done on my own.
Posted by Ashley | February 28, 2018
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Stuart is Great!
My husband and I hired Stuart to get us through a tough case. He was very easy to contact and work with. We were very pleased with the outcome and would definitely recommend Stuart!
Posted by Alfred rocky Harrison | November 23, 2017
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Best lawyer in tn... period
Stuart saylor, flat out saved me! My name is Alfred I had a huge multiple felony case in 2 counties, I was going to be wrongly convicted based entirely on my past, Stuart went right to work and got me the best possible outcome, I could give you details, but just call me , 931 796 1130, my parents home, call me leave a message and I will forever call u back and let you know what I think of this man, I am forever in his debt, he gave me my life back, I'm not playing when I say that, he is so professional, and had the sharpest mind when it came to retain small details in my cases, he went so far out of his way to fight for me , took my calls and I can be a pain at times, he is my friend now and if you are thinking of retaining him and his firm, smart idea , call me at this number it's been the same number for over 20 years, it's my duty to return your call to tell you just what I think of this man, he's the best I've ever had and I've had my share I never met a lawyer who does serious work, so well, I'm not going to say anymore , call leave a message and I will call you back and be more than happy to let you know just how in high regard I hold this man, He got me my life back, and I'm forever Grateful to him...
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Posted by Meagan | October 24, 2017
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Child Custody / Family
I could not of hired a better attorney than Stuart to handle my case. He was very organized and very responsive any time I needed him and getting back to the other party. He always had my daughters best interest at heart which helped ease my stress levels a lot.
Posted by Taylor | October 9, 2017
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Perfection
Stuart was & has been the best council I’ve ever received thus far. I’m in my 30’s and have been in & out of the penal system for the better part of my life. I’ve always used a hired lawyer never a court appointed one so unfortunately I have a vast amount of experience with lawyers. Mr. Saylor has not only exceeded the representation I received from each one of them before him but also my expectations of him. Mr. Saylor was able to get my case completely thrown out! Mr. Saylor was able to have the “court” (not myself) foot the bill on All court fees as well the cost to have it wiped off my record entirely (which I assure you from experience is not cheap). I could use up the characters we’re allotted w/o the energy of blinking an eye requires about not only my satisfaction with results but as well with the over all experience Mr. Saylor provided. I'll end with the example I was impressed with most though there’s plenty more examples of Mr. Saylor’s excellence. On his own time Mr. Saylor met with the Distract Attorney privately in an attempt to reach a resolution before my day in court. I'll repeat ON HIS OWN PERSONAL TIME! This wasn’t something I was billed for what so ever. I will continue to refer, I will continue to sing his praises & heaven forbid continue to hire Mr. Saylor. He’s absolutely worth every penny (No exaggeration worth his weight in gold). His law firm really lucked out hiring this gentleman.
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Posted by Eduardo M. | May 24, 2017
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Love the honesty
I was referred to Mr. Saylor by another lawyer and I am glad I did. What I liked the most about him was his honesty. He made me realize what exactly I was dealing with and showed me what the possible consequences were. I did not feel like he was doing this to scare but to rather ensure I had a good grasp of the situation.
He provide me with helpful information on what steps I could take to help my case. At the end of the day, he was able to assist in getting us the best case scenario and I am extremely happy with the results. If a friend of mine needed a lawyer I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Saylor to him/her.
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Posted by Mike Moe | September 8, 2016
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Discharge Board
Words really can't express (Capt) Mr. Saylor's performance during my case. He displayed such a higher level of pride and passion for his craft for the entire duration of my case from the beginning of the process leading up to the ending decision of my review board. I was always his number one priority. Not only did (Capt) Mr. Saylor take great measures to always make sure I was comfortable, he also educated me in every aspect to prepare myself and clarify any outcome of the decisions I made leading up the review board. He's very well spoken and intelligent. If not the best, (Capt) Mr. Saylor is definitely in the top tier amongst the best and I'd definitely recommend his services.
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Posted by Michael | September 6, 2016
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Outstanding Service
Stuart Saylor is a top-notch attorney. Upon first consulting with him, I commended his personable attitude and professional style. His charisma and compassion combined with his brilliant expertise as my counsel, helped me to receive a better outcome in court than I could have ever imagined. I am forever grateful. Thank you.
Posted by Patrick | August 31, 2016
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The Best Lawyer you Can Have On Your Side
Hello,
Captain Michael Stuart Saylor is an amazing lawyer. Not only is he eloquent but he is also knowledgeable in his career field. The case he helped me with was a lost cause, but with his expertise we were able to get the least amount of repercussions. Michael Stuart was also very open with me, he explained in detail what routes we can go and then suggested the route I should take. In doing this he made me a completely informed individual and I was able to know that I make the right decision for myself. All in all, if you are going to court or need any legal advice I would go with Captain Michael Stuart Saylor.
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Posted by Angela | May 23, 2016
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Oustanding!
Capt Saylor was my Legal Consultant while I was issues an Article 15 as well as meeting a Retention Board. He worked diligently with me in getting me the best possible outcome to the best of his ability. Prior to meeting my board he was TDY and was gracious enough to take the time out of his day to answer my questions. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Capt Saylor, he was very professional, hard working and thorough. Best of all, we won our case and I was RETAINED!! Thank you Capt Saylor it was a pleasure.
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Posted by Dan | January 10, 2016
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Look no further, you have found the best!
If you are reading this and in need of a great lawyer, look no further. A few months ago I found myself in the same position you are. Let me tell you from the start, Capt Saylor is the man you want to represent you.
I’m an NCO and have been serving in the USAF for roughly 9 years. When I found out I was being charged and facing court martial for an alleged UCMJ Art 112a violation I was shocked and my world slowly started to crumble around me.
After receiving my case Capt Saylor immediately contacted me to start going over my options and possible outcomes. He was professional, knowledgeable, and most importantly genuinely concerned for my well-being, both in and out of the legal sense. I had done my homework and even read another Avvo review on the Captain and immediately felt some relief knowing that he would be representing me.
Despite the fact that my career was possibly coming to an end, Capt Saylor encouraged me to stay positive. He called me regularly and was very proactive with my case, working things behind the scene to ensure that the case had the best possible outcome.
Once the trial started and we were in the courtroom, I knew I had the best representation a guy could have. Capt Saylor had a plan, and made sure I understood every aspect of it. When he spoke, everybody listened; which is more than I can say for the prosecution. They were not well spoken, stumbled through their examinations of witnesses, and didn’t seem prepared at all for the trial.
When the verdict came I was extremely anxious but couldn’t help but feel positive about the outcome. Capt Saylor’s representation and display of knowledge, skill, and ability had me almost sure that the case would go in our favor. The jury gave the verdict, “Not guilty.” I cannot express how relieved I was hearing this.
After the trial, Capt Saylor not only told me what to expect work wise, but kept in touch to make sure I transitioned smoothly back to the way things were before any of this happened.
Word cannot express how grateful I am that Capt Saylor represented me and our paths crossed. If you are under investigation or have found yourself in need of legal representation, look no further; you have found the best!
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Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2016
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Capt Michael S. Saylor - Highly Recommended!
Capt Michael Saylor recently represented me and I could not be more pleased with the results. His personality will immediately put you at ease and his professionalism is second to none.
Capt Saylor always made time for me and my questions, he asked a lot of questions himself to ensure he was clear about the entire situation. He wrote memorandums on my behalf, always gave sound advice on what to say or not say, and attended meetings that he was not required to simply to support me.
As a previous client of Michael Saylor's I would absolutely recommend him as an attorney. I really felt he went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and to ensure a favorable outcome to my case.
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Divorce and separation Attorney | May 16
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Stuart is extremely professional and strategic in his representation of his clients. I have been on the other side of a few matters and it is virtually impossible to outwork this guy. If you want a dedicated and responsive attorney, Stuart is a great choice."
Family Attorney | Mar 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Saylor on a variety of different matters. He has shown the upmost professionalism and diligence in all the work he does, and I would absolutely endorse Mr. Saylor."
Family Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I had the pleasure of working with Stuart in a family law case. I was very impressed with his knowledge, thoroughness, and his genuine concern for our client. He was always very prepared and easy to work with as co-counsel. I highly recommend Stuart to anyone in need of legal expertise."
Family Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"The most important factor in choosing an attorney is trust. "Do I trust this person at one of the most vulnerable times in my life?"
You can trust Mr. Saylor. I've known Stuart for two decades. His military discipline and experience are evident in his dedication to both the case and you, his client. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 08
Relationship: Co-worker
"Mr. Saylor is an excellent attorney with a distinguished legal career in the military. He is professional and diligent. He works hard for his clients to provide the best possible outcome."