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If you’re looking for distinction among attorneys in Franklin, TN, and surrounding areas, you’ll find it in John D. Schwalb, PLLC. Recognized as a Mid-South Super Lawyer by the Law and Politics Magazine, John D. Schwalb ranks among the top five percent of lawyers. His firm received and maintains an AV®-rating for providing exceptional legal services.
After 30 years of experience in all aspects of the law, John D. Schwalb, PLLC, is qualified to supply superior legal knowledge and litigation skills to all in the Franklin, TN, area. We are prepared to assist you with family law cases, employment discrimination and civil rights, personal damage or injury claims, criminal defense representation, employment issues and more.
To learn more about the exceptional legal services offered at John D. Schwalb, PLLC, or to set up an appointment to discuss your case in person, please contact the office of John D. Schwalb today.
Decades of defense experience. You can't afford to wait, call today for expert help.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
30%
Criminal Defense
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Family
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 40 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
John David Schwalb's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jeff | February 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fought for our family and prevailed! John is a winner.
John answered the call on short notice to assist our family as we navigated false allegations from DCS. He fought with us every step of the way and after a 5-month battle against the state, the charges against us were dismissed and our family was reunited. You get what you pay for, and John is worth ...
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
HE DID IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
Wrongful Death of my husband..a close friend of mine had suggested him. I had been thru 2 previous lawyers and things were not looking good I had a year to file this and came to John believe it was June of 2020 the accident had happen back in October of 2019. I couldn't find any lawyer that would eve...
Posted by Dave St. | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great representation
I had been through two previous attorneys who are not handling my case. John took the time to handle my case with care and resolved the issue with a great outcome. I highly recommend John to anyone maybe dealing with legal issues
Posted by Jason | October 3, 2014
Got me Out of a Very Difficult Marriage
He took over my divorce after another attorney had mishandled it and achieved a much better result at trial than I had offered. Did a great job. Then he got me out of a business partnership in a favorable settlement.
John David Schwalb's Lawyer Endorsements
"John D. Schwalb is one of the finest litigators in the State of Tennessee. He is experienced in all phases of litigation, motion practice, trial and appellate work and practices at a very high level. He represents his clients zealously with energy and finesse."
Rebecca Byrd
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network
2016
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2006
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner-Attorney, John D. Schwalb, PLLC
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Williams & Schwalb, PLLC
Associations
1985 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
Education
1985
University of Mississippi School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2005
The Labor Lawyer (ABA)
Federal Labor Standards Legislation
1999
BNA publications
The Fair Labor Standards Act
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If one term of the separation agreement is violated, is the agreement null and void?
10 May 2016