Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Franklin, TN

Attorney Michael T.W. Fort is a partner at Schell & Oglesby, LLC, in Franklin, Tennessee. Mr. Fort focuses his practice on criminal and family law, representing clients in Franklin and throughout Williamson County, Tennessee.

Mr. Fort has been a licensed attorney since 2006. He is experienced with criminal matters involving assault, criminal simulation, domestic violence, DUI, reckless driving, theft, vandalism and other misdemeanors and felonies. He has also litigated a variety of family and juvenile cases.

Mr. Fort has received honors and awards for his accomplishments, including being named one of the “Outstanding Young Lawyers in the Mid-South” by Memphis magazine and one of the “Top 10 Under 40” by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. He was named one of the “10 Best” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and was recognized as one of the “Top 40 under 40” and “Top 100 Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers.

Mr. Fort earned a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and received his law degree from Nashville School of Law, where he graduated with honors. He gained legal experience after law school by working for the 21st Judicial District Court before joining Schell & Oglesby, LLC, in 2008 and later becoming a partner of the firm in 2013.

Outside of the office, Mr. Fort is active in his legal community. He belongs to the Williamson County Bar Association and the Tennessee Bar Association. He also became a member of the Honorable Society of Cooper’s Inn in 2006.