David Garrett
About
Highly recognized as a family law attorney, David has been practicing for close to 40 years. His expertise in the practice of family law has made him one of the most respected family law attorneys in the Middle Tennessee area. David has earned a reputation for great proficiency in his handling of high asset complex divorce matters including those in the entertainment industry or those requiring business valuation and divisions. His practice also includes a focus on prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and custody issues. David is also a Rule 31 listed mediator, helping to settle cases before they go to trial. He is active in the local legal community and has served 2 terms as the chair of the Nashville Bar Association’s Continuing Education Committee and is a frequent speaker on Family Law issues at Continuing Education Seminars. David has been recognized by his fellow lawyers with an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to the Mid-South Super Lawyers List.
A Franklin native, David attended Battle Ground Academy and later served six years on the Board of Trustees. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee. While he was at UTK, he was a noted campus leader and was recognized with a Chancellor’s Citation for Extraordinary Campus Leadership and honored as a Torchbearer, the highest honor given to an undergraduate. David obtained his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where he served as Articles Editor for the American Journal of Trial Advocacy.
David has been heavily involved with the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County; a local nonprofit organization focused on preserving and promoting historic places within the community. While serving as President of the Board from 2007–2011, he led the efforts to raise over $8,000,000.00 to restore and reopen the Franklin Theatre. He again served as Board Chair from 2017-2024 and led the effort to raise funds and to develop the plans for Franklin Grove. For his contributions to the community, he has received the Heritage Foundation of Williamson Counties’ Patron’s Award, and Franklin Tomorrow’ Anne T. Rutherford Exemplary Community Volunteer Award.
David and his wife, Vivian, have a son who is a graduate of UVA and is a systems engineer.
David is located in our Franklin and Nashville offices and can be reached at 629-245-2933.