J. Ryan Johnson

J. Ryan Johnson is the founder of a boutique family law practice in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. He represents individuals and families in divorce, child custody, child support, and related domestic matters throughout Middle Tennessee. His practice combines family law litigation with mediation services. He works directly with clients as they consider legal and personal questions involving the restructuring of family relationships and parenting arrangements.

Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Middle Tennessee State University and a Juris Doctor from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law. He has practiced family law since 2012 and is licensed in Tennessee state courts. His educational background in political science and law supports the analytical and advocacy work required in contested family matters and negotiated agreements.

Over the course of his family law practice, Ryan has represented hundreds of clients across Middle Tennessee. His experience includes disputes concerning divorce, parenting arrangements, custody, and financial support. In 2022, the Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Commission on Alternative Dispute Resolution listed him as a Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, with special training in cases involving domestic violence. This mediation training complements his courtroom representation.

J. Ryan Johnson approaches family law through direct client involvement and careful listening. His professional background includes experience performing music before his legal career, which he credits with strengthening his communication skills. He has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and Super Lawyers publications. In representing families, he focuses on understanding each client’s circumstances and identifying workable paths through conflict, negotiation, or court proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of J. Ryan Johnson, PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Listed Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Commission of Alternative Dispute Resolution (2022)

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Middle Tennessee State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science

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