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BRIEFLY
You engage an attorney because there's something monumental going on in your life. We take that seriously and we consider it an honor when someone entrusts us with handling something so important. We work hard to get to the heart of the matter to provide the best outcome for you, your family, or your business.
PRACTICE AREAS
Wills / Power of Attorney / Trusts
Probate / Estate / Conservatorships
Family Law / Divorce / Custody / Support
Adoption / Guardianship
Prenuptial Agreements
Personal Injury / Wrongful Death
Premises Liability / Business Formation
Litigation / Collections
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Mike Edwards and Russ Edwards are skilled, experienced attorneys who handle a myriad of cases ranging from basic legal matters to complex situations. Mike and Russ have a combined 70+ years of experience practicing law in Sumner, Robertson and Davidson counties as well as the surrounding Middle Tennessee area.
While these years in practice illustrate our depth of expertise in legal matters and disputes, what separates us from other law firms is our passionate pursuit of justice for our clients. We fight strategically for those we represent, using our understanding of the law and ability to negotiate to create the best outcome possible. We have a solid, provide track record of success in resolving legal matters, so you can rest assured your legal rights will be represented by passionate, effective professionals.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Wills and Probate
Assisting clients in the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, living wills, and trusts. Edwards & Edwards also represent clients in probate court proceedings, including probating estates and conservatorships.
Family Law
Handling family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, adoptions, guardianship proceedings, and prenuptial agreements, Edwards & Edwards has experience in complex divorce cases involving a large amount of assets and business valuations.
Personal Injury
Representing clients in personal injury matters, including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and premises liability, including representation of a client in a wrongful death case that went all the way to the Supreme Court.
Business Law
Edwards & Edwards represents businesses, both large and small, in their
formation, litigation, and collections. Their litigation experience in this area includes complicated business disputes to simple collection of debts.
OUR ATTORNEYS
Attorney
Russ Edwards
Russ Edwards has been with the Edwards & Edwards since 1998. He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 2003 after graduating from the Nashville School of Law.
Russ has been married to Sara since 2000, they have two children, Ella and Hayden. Russ is the Hendersonville City Judge (part time), was a Hendersonville City Alderman, and is very active in the community, serving on various boards of directors. Russ enjoys spending time with his family, serving at their Long Hollow Church, and rooting on the Tennessee Vols.
Attorney
Mike Edwards
Mike Edwards has been practicing law almost exclusively in Sumner County since 1974. After graduating in the top ten of his class from the YMCA Night Law School (currently the Nashville School of Law), he was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1974. Prior to law school, Michael earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Belmont University. He was born and raised in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Michael and his wife Laura live in Gallatin, Tennessee on property he fondly refers to as
the “farm.” He enjoys spending time with all his grandchildren and also taking care of the farm.
Attorney
William Foster
William Foster has been with Edwards & Edwards since 2025. A graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law, William obtained his license to practice law in the State of Tennessee in 2025. Before attending law school in the Magnolia State, William attended Auburn University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration. William was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama.
William’s father is a native of Tennessee and, having felt the call to return to his family roots, William has been a resident of Nashville, since 2024. William lives with his Labrador Retriever and enjoys spending his time taking Bruin on long walks, cheering on the Volunteers, enjoying art and music, and practicing his golf swing.