Commitment, Service, Dedication and Excellence

The firm congratulates John Hollins Sr. on his retirement from the practice of law after 54 years of fighting the good fight for justice. His contributions to the Firm, the State of Tennessee and the profession as a whole will be missed.

The Nashville law firm of Hollins, Raybin & Weissman, P.C., gathers the talents of highly experienced trial lawyers who handle civil and criminal litigation throughout Tennessee.

Since the founding of our firm in 1976, our attorneys have earned and maintained a reputation for delivering exceptional results while providing our clients with highly personal and attentive service. We are highly selective of the cases we handle so that each of our clients can receive the attention a case deserves. We represent each client as if our reputation depends on it, because we know that it does.


Firm Highlights

To discuss your legal concerns with a knowledgeable and experienced trial attorney, contact our office today.

Our experience is one of the keys to our firm's success. Our members average more than 25 years in practice, and three of us are listed in Best Lawyers in America--proportionally, the highest number of Best Lawyers in any Nashville law firm. Our four members are AV-rated*, and each of us contributes to the profession and the community through writing, lectures, volunteer service, and election to leadership in roles in professional organizations. Several of the attorneys in our firm have been consistently ranked among the best lawyers in Nashville.

With more than 100 years of combined trial experience, we dedicate our professional lives to the fight for justice and to protect the quality of life for you and your loved ones, through highly personalized service and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Although we have the experience to handle a wide range of legal matters, we concentrate in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury claims. We  have the skill, experience, and credentials to provide exceptional results in even the most complex litigation.

We emphasize prompt and responsive client service as our entire firm works together to reach the best possible resolutions in the matters we handle For additional information about our ability to represent you, contact our office today to schedule a confidential consultation.

* CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings evaluate two categories--legal ability and general ethical standards.

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