Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Middle Tennessee
Fidelis Law is a client-focused legal practice serving Middle Tennessee with a commitment to transparency, Christian values, and personalized service. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in diverse legal fields, including business law, family law, personal injury, estate planning, and nonprofit law. We prioritize relationship-driven counsel, offering free initial consultations and operating with the ethical principles of the Golden Rule.Our team includes seasoned practitioners admitted to multiple federal courts, emphasizing accessibility, preventive legal care, and community service. We serve both for-profit and nonprofit clients, integrating faith with legal expertise to deliver solutions tailored to individual client needs.
Services
Business Law
Personal Injury Law
Family Law
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Nonprofit Law
Church Law
Civil Litigation
Adoption Services
Will Drafting
Highlights and features
- We integrate Christian ethics with legal expertise for principled representation
- Our attorneys have over 20 years of combined experience in Tennessee courts
- Free initial consultations available for most practice areas
- Personalized service with direct attorney communication
- Contingency fee options for personal injury cases
What people say
Faith-based approach
Responsive attorneys
Compassionate representation
Successful outcomes
Ethical service
Services
Business Law
Fidelis Law provides comprehensive business legal services including formation, governance, contracts, and litigation. Our attorneys assist businesses in Middle Tennessee with acquisitions, employment law, and dispute resolution while emphasizing preventive legal strategies to protect client interests.
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients injured in car accidents, slip-and-falls, and other incidents caused by negligence. Our contingency-based representation ensures access to justice while pursuing maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering through settlements or litigation.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create customized solutions for asset distribution, tax minimization, and family protection. We draft wills, trusts, and healthcare directives while incorporating clients' values to ensure legacy preservation and probate efficiency.
Family Law
Fidelis Law handles divorce, child custody, and support matters with sensitivity to family dynamics. We prioritize amicable resolutions while advocating for clients' parental rights and financial interests through mediation or courtroom representation.
Nonprofit Law
We support churches and nonprofit organizations with formation, compliance, and governance. Services include tax exemption applications, contract review, and strategic guidance to maintain regulatory compliance while advancing organizational missions through faith-based legal counsel.
People
Robert M. Pautienus III
Managing Partner
Admitted to multiple federal courts with over 20 years of Tennessee legal experience, Robert leads our firm's general practice while emphasizing business and nonprofit law.
Nicholas M. Tidwell
Partner
Licensed in Tennessee and Texas, Nick specializes in nonprofit law while serving as Executive Pastor of a local church, combining legal and pastoral expertise for client service.
Thomas K. White
Family Law Attorney
With 15 years of practice experience, Tommy focuses on family law matters including divorce, child custody, and support disputes across Middle Tennessee courts.
Parker T. Brown
Associate Attorney
Specializing in estate planning and probate since 2016, Parker serves clients with trust creation, business formation, and succession planning solutions for individuals and organizations.
Questions
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we offer free initial consultations for most practice areas to discuss your legal needs.
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in business law, personal injury, family law, estate planning, probate, and nonprofit law.
Are your attorneys licensed in Tennessee?
All our attorneys are licensed in Tennessee with experience in state and federal courts.
How do you handle personal injury cases?
We work on contingency fees for personal injury cases, ensuring compensation only if we win your case.
Can I email documents to your firm?
Yes, we accept scanned documents via email for efficient case review and communication.
