Lewis Alvin Williams

Lewis Alvin Williams

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Nashville, TN
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, General Practice

1900 Church Street, Suite 400, Nashville, TN

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 21 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of James Flexer

1900 Church Street, Suite 400, Nashville, TN, 37203

Law Offices of Lewis Alvin Williams

13 Public Square, Columbia, TN, 38401

Law Offices of Lewis Alvin Williams

105 North Maple Street, Suite B, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130

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Lewis Alvin Williams's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christopher | December 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lewis and his staff are the best, look no further for the team that has your best interest in mind

Lewis represented me in a contested divorce that was being drawn out longer than needed. He and his team have the quickest, straight forward communication you could ask for. Everyone is prompt to reply and address any new circumstances with a level head and your best interest in mind. Going through a... divorce is extremely stressful and I could not imagine having anyone else by my side, Lewis and Jaclin are the best team any client could ask for! If you're reading these, then your in the same boat I was, do not wait any longer wondering who would be best, give Lewis a call and he will get the path started as painless as possible with your best interest in mind. He knows the laws so you don't have to.

Posted by John | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wonderful Experience

its always a scary situation when dealing with anything that involves the various types of lawyers and legal advisers in the world today. As the professionals, you entrust them to have your best interest in mind. That was the exact situation i experienced with Lewis Williams. When i first contacted L...ewis, i was greeted with professionalism, but not dry, stuffy legal talk. He reviewed my case thoroughly and presented me with several options on how i could proceed as well as the possible counter acts by the defendant. Lewis worked very close and listened to my side of the story and gave me options, and didnt try to push me in any one direction. With all the back and forth between Lewis and the other attorney, Lewis kept me well informed about what was going on, what the next step was and when it should take place which was great. Nothing is worse than not being in the know in legal matters. Nobody ever hopes to have to hire an attorney, but should the need ever arise again in the future for me personally, i have no question about who i want on my side representing me and my best interest.

Posted by Mia | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professionalism and compassion at it's very best.

I find it difficult to accurately verbalize the debt of my gratitude to Lewis. After consulting with five other attorney's, I hired Lewis to represent me in my rather messy and stressful divorce. Lewis knows how important it is for the client to be aware of the overall process and the various obsta...cles that are possible in a divorce proceeding. Lewis and his assistant, Laura, were quick to respond to any questions I had with answers that not only educated me but also put my mind at ease. Regardless of the fact that my spouse repeatedly tried to draw out or stall the process, Lewis and Laura maintained the forward momentum. Lewis did an excellent job defending me when my spouse made numerous false and ugly accusations. Throughout it all, Lewis conducted himself in a professional manner, kept each court appearance (of which, there were many) on topic, went above and beyond by drafting and submitting all court orders without delay, and received several compliments from the Judge for his professionalism and performance. Unlike my spouse, the Judge never had to openly criticize or chastise my attorney. Lewis and Laura (his assistant) are a wonderful team. In my case, they most definitely set the standard and raised the bar with regards to the level of service that each client should expect to receive from their chosen representative. I received a fair and equitable settlement in my divorce because Lewis was not willing to accept anything less. He effectively protected my rights, ensured that I received the assets that I was entitled to, and did not allow my spouse to leave me with all of the debt. I have already passed his name on to two friends that are considering divorce and I will continue to refer others to him. While my divorce ended up costing me far more than many others that I know (we appeared in court on six occasions for one issue) I am confident that I received the very best representation possible in a divorce that was drawn out by my spouse. The hourly rate charged by Lewis was comparable to the rates quoted by the five other attorneys that I contacted prior to filing the divorce action. I have nothing negative to say about Lewis and I am truly pleased with all of his hard work.

Posted by Katie | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you need an awesome divorce attorney, please call Lewis

Lewis handled my divorce. He always made sure that I knew exactly what would happen. He answered all of my questions, taking the time to make sure I knew and understood whatever it was. He knows what he is doing and how to make sure his client gets the best deal possible. He is a great lawyer and I w...ould and do recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer. His assistant Laura is awesome at her job and soooo very caring and understanding. They make an awesome team and they made my divorce as easy as possible. I cant say enough good things about both of them.

Posted by Beverly | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you need a great divorce attorney, please call Lewis.

Lewis did a wonderful job representing me. Divorce is something I never wanted in my life. I took my vows very seriously and intended to keep them. I had been through way too much for way too long and then I experienced the ultimate betrayal. This was a very stressful time for me. Lewis took tim...e to explain the process to me during the initial consultation and helped me understand where I stood in the divorce. I had called other attorneys but after the consultation, I felt Lewis would do the best job for me. He made it clear that he would represent my best interest and he did. Lewis was very thorough in his work. He was firm explaining to opposing counsel that I would not waive any of my rights to marital assets in the divorce. Lewis walked me through the process step by step. He was always very professional and understanding of what a difficult time one goes during a divorce. Lewis made sure I understood the divorce can take some time and yet he kept things moving as quickly as possible. I understand now that mine went faster than many others I have heard of. He prepared a very fair, even offer for the marital dissolution agreement. That was rejected by my ex-husband so we went to mediation. Lewis and his paralegal, Laura, meticulously prepared my case. Lewis was there with me during mediation making sure that I had proper representation and making sure that I got a fair settlement. I remember Lewis telling me during the mediation that I will be fine after the divorce and those were words of encouragement that were so nice to hear. Lewis explained the final court proceeding so that I was comfortable and prepared. Lewis prepared the Quit Claim Deed needed to have the house put in my name. After my divorce was final, I realized that I needed a Will to be sure my assets will go to my family and make things easier for them when I die. I asked Lewis if he could help me with that too and he did. I cannot thank Lewis enough for all he did to represent me. He has given me some peace back in my life and I am forever grateful.

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Lewis Alvin Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Barger

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Lewis on family law matters and he is always professional and prepared. You can't go wrong by having him as your attorney."

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Lindsey Davis

General practice lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lewis is an exceptional attorney. He is professional and displays a great amount of respect to fellow attorneys. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rachel Upshaw

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Lewis as opposing counsel in numerous cases, and he effectively represents his clients and is knowledgeable about family law."

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Michael Fort

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lewis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Gold

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Russell Lewis

General practice lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my opinion, Lewis is one of the best attorneys in Nashville. I endorse him without reservation."

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Claiborne Ferguson

General practice lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Mosley

General practice lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Whenever I need to refer someone to a Nashville lawyer, I always refer them to Lewis."

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Richard Hedgepath

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Lewis Williams on divorce mediations. Mr. Williams is an experienced divorce lawyer that represents his clients well."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Education

2005

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Tennessee, Martin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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