Fort Holloway & Saylor

Fort Holloway & Saylor represents a unique fusion of legal talent in the Franklin area: three accomplished attorneys who shared the experience of clerking for judges in Williamson County courts and have translated that judicial perspective into exceptional advocacy for their clients. Located with offices at 517 Cummins Street in Franklin and 103 Berrywood Drive in Columbia, the firm brings sophisticated understanding of how judges think about family law cases. Michael Fort, a founding partner, has practiced law throughout Franklin and Williamson County since 2006. He earned his B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University and his J.D. from Nashville School of Law. Fort's practice focuses on the full spectrum of divorce matters: contested divorces, custody litigation, child support disputes, alimony determinations, and asset division. His background as a judicial clerk gives him particular insight into what persuades judges. Will Holloway, another founding partner, specializes exclusively in divorce, post-divorce matters, and paternity cases at both trial and appellate levels. His education at the University of Tennessee Knoxville—both undergraduate in Business Administration and law school with a concentration in Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution—specifically prepared him for sophisticated family law litigation. The appellate focus is particularly valuable for clients who may need to appeal unfavorable divorce decisions. Stuart Saylor, the third partner, graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with honors (summa cum laude) and earned his J.D. from the University of Tennessee College of Law (cum laude), also with concentration in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution. Saylor practices across family law and criminal defense, while also handling orders of protection, guardianships, and conservatorships. His academic distinction and specialized focus signal the caliber of attorney clients are working with. The combination of these three talented attorneys, each recognized as Super Lawyers, creates a formidable team. Super Lawyers recognition is selective—only a small percentage of attorneys in any jurisdiction achieve this designation. Having three partners all earning this recognition signals that clients are working with the region's elite family law practitioners. Fort Holloway & Saylor's practice spans the complete family law landscape. For contested divorces, the firm brings both litigation skill and strategic thinking honed through years of courtroom experience. For uncontested divorces, clients receive efficient professional guidance. The firm's appellate expertise means they can handle appeals of divorce judgments. High-asset divorces require specialized understanding of property division, business valuation, and protection of substantial marital assets. The firm's experience with these matters means clients have attorneys who understand these complexities and can protect their financial interests. Custody matters receive careful, strategic attention. The firm understands that custody decisions affect children's lives and parents' relationships with their children for decades. They approach these matters with both legal precision and genuine concern for children's welfare. The dual-office arrangement reflects the firm's commitment to accessibility. Clients can meet with their attorneys in whichever location is more convenient. What distinguishes Fort Holloway & Saylor is the rare combination of Super Lawyers recognition across all three partners, plus shared judicial clerking background that gives them insider perspective. This experience, combined with their focused dedication to family law and appellate matters, creates a firm that offers both sophisticated advocacy and practical understanding of how Tennessee courts approach divorce and custody matters.