WIDRIG LAW - Key Persons
Alexandra A. Lovan is a Tennessee native; born in Nashville and raised in Mt. Juliet. She graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2018 obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus in Criminology and Criminal Justice Administration. Upon graduating from Middle Tennessee State University, Alexandra began her law school career at Nashville School of Law and graduated in May of 2022.
While a law student, Alexandra worked full-time as a family law paralegal and has been with Widrig Law, PLLC since May of 2021. Alexandra dedicated her time during law school to the Juvenile Clinic offered by Nashville School of Law by providing pro bono legal services to individuals in custody proceedings before Magistrate Rosenburg of the Davidson County Juvenile Court. She also provided pro bono services to individuals through Habitat for Humanity by preparing Last Wills and Testaments for individuals who received new homes through the program.
Attorney James L. Widrig, or more commonly known as "Jim Widrig", was born in Upstate NY. in a small town called Yorkshire, NY. He went to college in east Tennessee at Carson-Newman College. After college Jim attended law school at Thomas M. Cooley in Lansing, Michigan.
Attorney Jim Widrig practices in all of Middle Tennessee and his main office is located in downtown Nashville. James Widrig founded the law office of Widrig Law PLLC in February of 2007 with the goal to fight for individuals during the most difficult times of their lives. In 2011 James L Widrig was voted one of the Best Lawyers in Nashville by the readers of the Nashville Scene. In 2014 Attorney James Widrig was named by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA) as one of the "Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Tennessee" for 2014. The attorneys that make the NAFLA list have to first be nominated by a licensed practicing attorney. Second, the NAFLA research staff verifies that they meet the minimum requirements of membership. Then they have to be one of 50 attorneys chosen to advance to the final selection stage by the NAFLA processing committee and finally they have to be selected by the NAFLA Board of Governors as the "TOP 10".
Jim Widrig is licensed in Tennessee and is admitted in all State Trial Courts of Tennessee, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Jim Widrig tries to take a personal, relaxed, and friendly approach with all of his clients. If you need legal representation who will not treat you as a number but treat you with respect and as a friend then Jim Widrig is the attorney you are looking for.
Education
J.D., Thomas M Cooley Law School , Lansing , MI, 2005
Graduated with law degree in just over 2 years Deans list (4 separate semesters) Honors Scholarships for several semesters Concentration in General, Solo, and Small Firm Practice
B.A., Carson-Newman College , Jefferson City , TN, 2002
Jim has been an active member of the community. In 2009 he helped organize and plan the SouthNashDash 5k run/walk race that has become a wonderful yearly event in south Nashville.
Jim was the President of his Homeowners Association in 2011 and 2012 and served as the Vice-President in 2010.
Mrs. Tarsila Crawford was born in Sao Paula, Brazil and grew up in Clearwater, Florida. She speaks fluent Spanish and Portuguese and enjoys working with a diverse clientele in Tennessee.
Mrs. Crawford focuses her practice on helping families. She is committed to aggressive representation of her clients but understands there is an emotional side to every case. Mrs. Crawford strives to make herself accessible to clients while at the same time working diligently on each one of her cases. Mrs. Crawford believes that compromise is essential to each case, but she also believes that aggressive representation is often necessary as well. Mrs. Crawford is dedicated to helping her clients protect their financial interests as well as their children's interests. In addition to representing clients in family law cases such as divorce, child custody and child support, Mrs. Crawford's practice also includes appeals.
Mrs. Tarsila Crawford is a listed Rule 31 Mediator for family law cases in Middle Tennessee. She can mediate cases for Spanish speaking attorneys and clients. Mrs. Tarsila Crawford also has special training in Domestic Violence Issues for mediation. Mrs. Tarsila Crawford mediates family law case in-person in Lebanon and Brentwood. She is also available to travel to the office of any hosting attorney for mediation and she is experienced in online mediations. Please email Tarsila for her availability to mediate your case Tarsila@widriglaw.com.
Mrs. Tarsila Crawford attended college and law school in Florida. Mrs. Crawford attended the University of Florida where she was active in student groups serving as President of the Brazilian' Student Association and earning the Presidential Award for Excellence in the study of Portuguese. In law school Mrs. Crawford competed with her school's trial team winning regional tournaments.
Mrs. Crawford passed the Tennessee Bar Exam in November 2008 and began working as an attorney at Widrig Law, PLLC in January 2009. She lives with her Husband, daughter, and dog Daisy in Mt. Juliet in Wilson County. She loves being a mom and enjoys supporting other working parents through advocacy, volunteering and education. Mrs. Crawford also volunteers with local immigration and refugee rights groups.
Education
Barry University School of Law, Orlando, FL
Juris Doctor May 2008