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Business Lawyers in Nashville, TN: 2026 rankings

37 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Nashville: Morgan & Morgan, LFR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 7,033 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 37.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Crow Estate Planning and Probate, PLC, 118 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 37 ranked after Morgan & Morgan; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

37 Nashville business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 37 rated law firms.

Top 10 business lawyers in Nashville at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 business lawyers in Nashville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Morgan & Morgan644.7★ (7,033)NashvilleOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys585.0★ (63)NashvilleOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Patterson Bray PLLC565.0★ (64)Brentwood, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4George Fusner Business Lawyers565.0★ (6)Brentwood, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Crow Estate Planning and Probate, PLC544.9★ (118)Nashville—Most reviews
6Sibert Law - Business Lawyers and Franchise Attorneys534.3★ (6)Nashville——
7Heeg Law, PLLC535.0★ (45)Nashville——
8Johnson Evans & Headrick, P.C.535.0★ (46)Nashville——
9Aubrey Givens & Associates, PLLC524.9★ (42)Goodlettsville, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Prolific Law Firm525.0★ (27)Nashville——

All 37 business lawyers in Nashville, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Nashville

    #1 Morgan & Morgan

    Based in Nashville

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 7,033 Google reviews, the most in Nashville.

    • 4.7★ from 7,033 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    150 4th Ave N Ste 300, Nashville, TN 37219
    View profile for Morgan & Morgan(615) 490-0944

  3. #3 Patterson Bray PLLC

    Based in Brentwood, 9 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    229 Ward Cir Suite B-11, Brentwood, TN 37027
    View profile for Patterson Bray PLLC(615) 312-8220

  7. #7 Heeg Law, PLLC

    Based in Nashville

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3200 West End Ave Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203
    View profile for Heeg Law, PLLC(615) 933-1007

  10. #10 Prolific Law Firm

    Based in Nashville

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Music Cir N 3rd Floor, #C04, Nashville, TN 37203
    View profile for Prolific Law Firm(615) 434-2601

  13. #13 Hendrickson Law

    Based in Nashville

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    603 45th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
    View profile for Hendrickson Law(615) 891-5655

  14. #14 Lancaster Law P.C.

    Based in Nashville

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1316 Adams St Ste 220 Office 296, Nashville, TN 37208
    View profile for Lancaster Law P.C.(615) 649-4660

  17. #17 The Gilbert Firm

    Based in Nashville

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1801 West End Ave #1000, Nashville, TN 37203
    View profile for The Gilbert Firm(615) 652-0321

  19. #19 Hazard Law, PLLC

    Based in Brentwood, 9 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    103 Powell Ct Ste 110, Brentwood, TN 37027
    View profile for Hazard Law, PLLC(615) 208-4532

  20. #20 Lyda Law Firm

    Based in Nashville

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    40 Burton Hills Blvd #200, Nashville, TN 37215
    View profile for Lyda Law Firm(833) 822-9400

  22. #22 Moore Law PC

    Based in Nashville

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    615 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
    View profile for Moore Law PC(615) 747-7467

  24. #24 Hawkins Hogan PLC

    Based in Nashville

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    205 17th Ave N Ste 202, Nashville, TN 37203
    View profile for Hawkins Hogan PLC(615) 726-0050

  25. #25 Cobb Law Group

    Based in Nashville

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2525C Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
    View profile for Cobb Law Group(615) 649-0049

All 37 business lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

business lawyers in Nashville, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dismukes Law, PLLC485.0★ (36)17 mi
27The Law Office of Stephen C. Nault484.9★ (35)24 mi
28Cobb Law Group, LP474.2★ (81)13 mi
29DPS Legal Counsel465.0★ (4)14 mi
30JLCarey & Associates, PLLC465.0★ (10)17 mi
31Crow Estate Planning & Probate454.9★ (25)24 mi
32Story & Abernathy, PLLP Attorneys at Law454.3★ (13)17 mi
33The Sweeney Firm, PLLC454.8★ (31)24 mi
34Richard Reiter, Attorney455.0★ (4)15 mi
35Rochelle, McCulloch and Aulds, PLLC453.7★ (9)15 mi
36Buscher Law LLC - Franklin, TN454.4★ (7)17 mi
37PHILLIPS RALSTON454.4★ (13)20 mi

Also serving Nashville

20 more business lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked business lawyers serving Nashville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Collins Legal, PLC4.8★ (191)In Nashville
Community Law Group PLLC4.9★ (1,859)In Nashville
Flexer Law, PLLC4.6★ (182)In Nashville
Freeman & Fuson4.8★ (198)In Nashville
Grissim & Waterman4.8★ (217)In Nashville
Jeff Roberts & Associates: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers - Nashville Office5.0★ (188)In Nashville
Labrum Law Firm4.9★ (392)In Nashville
Law Offices of Steven J. Simerlein, P.C.4.9★ (138)In Nashville
Minner Vines Injury Lawyers, PLLC, Nashville4.9★ (203)In Nashville
Ozment Law4.8★ (435)In Nashville
Ponce Law Tennessee Car & Truck Accident Injury Attorneys5.0★ (444)In Nashville
Raybin & Weissman Personal Injury Lawyers4.9★ (137)In Nashville
Rochford Law & Real Estate Title5.0★ (413)In Nashville
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers4.8★ (439)In Nashville
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers4.9★ (372)In Nashville
Ryan C. Davis Law, PLLC.4.7★ (174)In Nashville
Schuerger Shunnarah Trial Attorneys4.5★ (143)In Nashville
Steinger, Greene & Feiner4.8★ (962)In Nashville
The Higgins Firm4.7★ (382)In Nashville
The Roth Firm4.9★ (324)In Nashville

How we ranked Nashville business lawyers

We scored 37 Nashville business lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Nashville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a business lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a business lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Which of my contracts most need a review?
  • Can you work on a flat fee or a monthly retainer?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Business lawyers in Nashville: frequently asked questions

Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Nashville?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in Nashville, TN is Morgan & Morgan with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 7,033 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys (#2) and Patterson Bray PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 37 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many business lawyers are there in Nashville?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 37 business lawyers serving Nashville, TN. 21 of them are based in Nashville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which business lawyers in Nashville are open 24/7?

5 ranked business lawyers in Nashville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Morgan & Morgan (#1), Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys (#2) and Patterson Bray PLLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which business lawyers in Nashville work on weekends?

5 of 37 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Morgan & Morgan (#1), Brighter Day Law - Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys (#2) and Patterson Bray PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Nashville business lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated business lawyers in Nashville is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 7,033 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank business lawyers?

Each business lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do business lawyers outside Nashville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Nashville city center, our service radius for business lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can business lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do business lawyers in Nashville, TN charge?

Business lawyers bill hourly for disputes and complex deals and often offer flat fees for company formation, standard contracts or a monthly general counsel arrangement. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $400 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When should a small business talk to a lawyer?

Common points are choosing a business structure, partner or shareholder agreements, signing a lease or major contract, buying or selling a business, and when a dispute starts. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of business lawyers in Nashville, TN ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Nashville?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Nashville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 37 business lawyers serving Nashville.

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