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Edward Paul Silva
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Edward Paul Silva

5.0
1 review

123 Fifth Avenue North, Franklin, TN 37064

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Litigation - General Civil Practice and 3 more

About Edward Paul Silva

Ed Silva is a founding member of Hartzog & Silva, with more than forty-five years of experience in trial advocacy. He represents clients in family law matters and personal injury cases throughout Tennessee, before Circuit and Chancery Courts, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and United States District Courts. He has been recognized by his peers as one of the state’s most respected family law attorneys, as well as for his work in civil mediation. Ed has been repeatedly listed among the Best Lawyers of America and as a Mid-South Super Lawyer, and has been named Best Lawyer’s Nashville Area “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Family Law for 2010, 2007, and 2020.

Ed is actively involved in a number of legal and local civic organizations. As a result of dedication to his community, he has been recognized as Franklin’s Citizen of the Year and received the Heritage Foundation Legacy Award.

Following his graduation from Boston College, Ed served as an officer in the U.S. Navy, including tours of duty aboard the USS Constellation in the Western Pacific and in Vietnam. He achieved the rank of full lieutenant before returning to civilian life. He is married to Suzanne, a published writer and homemaker. They have two children, Alexandra and Anthony, and two grandchildren.

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

Best Lawyers in America – Family Law

Mid-South Super Lawyers – Family Law

Greater Nashville Lawyer of the Year – Family Law (2010, 2017, 2020)

Legacy Award 2019 – Heritage Foundation

Patron of the Year 1998 – Heritage Foundation.

Franklin's Citizen of the Year 1986 – Franklin Lion's Club

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

American Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

Williamson County Bar Association, Past President

Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, Past Chairman

Tennessee Bar Foundation Fellow

American Inns of Court John Marshal Chapter, Master

National Board of Trial Advocacy Certified Civil Trial Specialist

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County, Past President

Carnton Plantation Board of Directors, Past President

Franklin Gateway Corridors and Connector Streets Economic Development Project Committee, Past Chairman

Franklin National Bank, Founding Director

Fifth Third Bank of Tennessee, former Board Member`

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Edward Paul Silva got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Mediation
    • Arbitration
  • Family Law
  • Other 2
    • Litigation - General Civil Practice
    • Personal Injury Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1974, Tennessee
    1974, U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee
    1974, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
    Memberships
    Williamson County (President, 1990), Tennessee and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation
    General Practice) Bar Associations
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association (Member: Board of Governors, 1980-1983
    1988-1996
    Executive Committee, 1989-1990
    1992-1996
    Hearing Committee, Member, Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1990-1996)
    Tennessee Supreme Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission.
    Bar Fellowship
    Tennessee Bar Foundation.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Nashville School of Law
    Class of 1974
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Boston College
    Class of 1965
    B.S.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization
  • Military Service
    Lt., U.S. Navy, 1965-1969
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1942
    Marlboro, Massachusetts, December 18, 1942
    Hobbies & Interests
    Polo, Golf, Reading

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Member at Hartzog & Silva, PLLC
5.0
1 review

McEwen-German House, 123 Fifth Avenue NorthFranklin, TN 37064U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Edward Paul Silva is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
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    Hartzog & Silva, PLLC has 4 attorneys at this location.
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    Edward Paul Silva attended Nashville School of Law.
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    Edward Paul Silva is the Managing Partner of the firm.

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