Counsel that has held the line
for four decades.
Hartzog & Silva, PLLC has represented the families, landowners, and small businesses of Middle Tennessee with professionalism, integrity, and quiet excellence since 1978.
45+
Years of Practice
3
Attorneys at the Firm
8
Practice Areas
2
Former Partners on the Bench
A practice rooted in
downtown Franklin.
Hartzog & Silva isn’t just a firm in Franklin; it is of Franklin. Our offices occupy the historic McEwen-German House, built in 1870, a short walk from the courthouse where our partners have practiced since the firm was founded.
For more than forty-five years we have offered a broad range of legal services to individuals, families, and small businesses across Middle Tennessee — combining the firepower of a city practice with the personal care of a neighbor down the block.
- AV Preeminent® Rated
- Franklin Headquartered
- Founding Partner-Led
Quietly noted by our peers.
Trusted by clients. Recognized by the bench and bar.
Two former Hartzog & Silva partners have since been elected by the citizens of Williamson County to serve as judges.
We stand with families,
landowners, and neighbors.
We are a general civil practice by design. Our attorneys consult on each other's files, so the counsel you receive draws on the full bench of the firm — not just one desk.
Divorce & Family Law
Dissolution, custody, support, and post-decree work — handled with care for the people and the children involved.
- Custody & Visitation
- Spousal Support
- Post-Decree Matters
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
Plans built around how you actually live: simple where it can be, layered where it must be.
- Wills & Living Wills
- Revocable Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
Probate & Estate Administration
Steady guidance through the probate court for executors, administrators, and grieving families.
- Executor Counsel
- Will Contests
- Asset Distribution
Real Estate
Transactions and litigation — closings, boundary disputes, easements, and the title work that holds it together.
- Closings & Title
- Boundary Disputes
- Easements
Adoptions
Stepparent, kinship, and agency adoptions, finalized with the seriousness and joy they deserve.
- Stepparent Adoption
- Kinship Placements
- Agency Adoptions
Conservatorships & Guardianships
For minors and adults who need a court-appointed advocate — and for the family members who step up.
- Minor Guardianships
- Adult Conservatorships
- Annual Accountings
Juvenile Law
Dependency and neglect, delinquency, and the difficult cases where a young person needs counsel.
- Dependency & Neglect
- Delinquency Defense
- Juvenile Court
Personal Injury
Representation for those hurt by another's negligence, from the first call to the final settlement.
- Auto & Trucking
- Premises Liability
- Wrongful Death
Three lawyers,
no first-year hand-offs.
Our attorneys are partners in the work as well as the firm. The person you meet on day one is the person who reads the deposition, argues the motion, and signs the closing letter.
Ed is widely respected across Middle Tennessee for his work in family law and complex civil litigation. He represents clients through divorce, custody, and post-decree matters with a steady, practical hand.
- AV Preeminent® Rated
- Trial Practice
Amanda concentrates her practice in estate planning, probate administration, and adoptions. Her work is meticulous, plainly explained, and grounded in a long view of what families actually need.
- Estates & Trusts
- Adoption Counsel
Jackson handles personal injury, juvenile, and family law matters. A Williamson County native, he brings sharp courtroom preparation and a deep familiarity with the local bench and bar.
- Williamson County Native
- Trial Lawyer
Counsel that builds lasting trust.
For over four decades, our representation has been measured by the security of our clients and the strength of our community.
When we were dividing our family land, the disputes could have dragged on for years. The firm handled our real estate and partition matter with a steady, level head and absolute clarity. We felt supported at every turn.
Williamson County Landowner
Franklin, TN
Amanda Bradley guided us through the estate planning and probate process with immense patience. She translated complex trust structures into plain terms that made sense for our family’s long-term planning.
Estate Planning Client
Brentwood, TN
During a highly stressful probate litigation, the counsel we received was both legally formidable and personally reassuring. Sharp in the courtroom and always responsive on the phone.
Civil Litigation Client
Franklin, TN
Don’t go it alone.
Call the firm.
Whether you are weighing a divorce, drafting an estate plan, or sorting through a real estate dispute, a first conversation is the best way to know whether we are the right fit for your matter.
- Same-week consultations
- Conflicts checked promptly
- Flat fees where appropriate
Tell us briefly about your matter.
A member of the firm will follow up within one business day.
