Lewis Alvin Williams, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Nashville, TN with 17 reviews
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Lewis Alvin Williams

1900 Church Street, Nashville, TN

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Patrick

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21 Feb, 2022
I had to find new legal counsel after my first lawyer's lack of experience became painfully obvious the first time in front of the judge. In my search for a new lawyer, Lewis Williams came highly recommended, and he made an immediate impact. My (now) ex-wife’s lawyer was loud, rude, aggressive, and willing to present half-truths and outright lies in the courtroom. (My previous lawyer didn’t stand up to her, but just wilted.) After I hired Lewis, she became much more civil and showed him immediate respect. (He told me he had beaten her in the courtroom before, so that was a good sign.) My ex-wife worked very little during our 18-year marriage, had an affair, and faked a brain injury in her attempt to gain disability benefits. I had copious amounts of evidence for all this. Unfortunately, Tennessee state law apparently cares little about morality and ethics and mostly looks at income vs. need. Thus, I was vulnerable to paying extensive alimony due to my income and the length of our marriage. Lewis encouraged me to settle, even though he told me he would make up to $30,000 in more legal fees if we went to court. I was amazed at his honesty and integrity. On a side note, he is very prompt at returning emails and works through weekends, holidays, and even when he’s sick! There were times when I thought, “He needs to rest.”
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Des d

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19 Oct, 2021
Round two with Lewis and his services are still unmatched! Seriously, the best attorney around. He's super responsive, knowledgeable and stands firm for you.
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Christopher

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22 Dec, 2020
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.
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Highly knowledgeable and experienced in family law, providing effective representation in divorce cases
“Lewis encouraged me to settle, even though he told me he would make up to $30,000 in more legal fees if we went to court. I was amazed at his honesty and integrity.”
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Prompt and responsive, available to clients even on weekends and holidays
“On a side note, he is very prompt at returning emails and works through weekends, holidays, and even when he's sick! There were times when I thought, 'He needs to rest.'”
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Provides clear communication and keeps clients well-informed throughout the legal process
“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.”
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Genuinely cares about clients and their cases, going above and beyond to understand their situation
“Lewis genuinely cares. If there is one thing that makes Lewis different that other attorneys I've engaged with, is his personal investment in your case and story and his superb instincts and knowledge.”
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Maintains professionalism and composure in the courtroom, earning respect from opposing counsel
“After I hired Lewis, she became much more civil and showed him immediate respect. (He told me he had beaten her in the courtroom before, so that was a good sign.)”
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