Michael Fort
Michael Fort, Founding Partner, Fort, Holloway, & Saylor, LLC
Michael Fort is a founding partner at Fort, Holloway, & Saylor, LLC, where he has dedicated his career to providing skilled, compassionate legal representation. A native of Williamson County, Tennessee, Michael has been practicing law in Franklin since 2006. He limits his practice to Williamson County and the surrounding counties, serving clients with personalized, results-oriented advocacy in complex family law and related matters.
Practice Areas
Michael’s primary focus includes divorce, custody litigation, child support disputes, alimony disputes, asset division disputes, and utility matters. He has successfully assisted clients in safeguarding children from unhealthy situations, locating hidden financial assets, resolving challenging property disputes, protecting client assets, and navigating complex divorces involving business valuations and large marital estates. In his utility law practice, Michael represents utilities and has successfully litigated and tried such matters to conclusion, delivering favorable outcomes through strategic preparation, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy.
Experience
Before entering private practice, Michael served as a law clerk in the 21st Judicial District Judges’ Office in Franklin. He graduated from law school with honors in 2006 and immediately launched his private practice. In 2008, he joined Schell, Binkley and Davies, LLC as an associate, became a partner at Schell and Davies, LLC in 2013, and later co-founded Fort, Holloway, & Saylor after several partners transitioned to the bench.
Awards
Michael’s excellence has been consistently recognized by peers and legal organizations. During his career, Michael has earned the following acknowledgments and awards:
- AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell— since 2017, Michael has the highest peer-review honor, signifying top-tier legal ability, judgment, communication, and ethical standards as evaluated confidentially by fellow attorneys and judges.
- Mid-South Super Lawyer — Selected every year since 2020 through an exacting, peer-driven nomination and independent research evaluation, honoring only about the top 5% of practicing attorneys in the Mid-South area
- Mid-South Rising Star — Honored from 2014 to 2018 by Thomson Reuters as a top emerging attorney in domestic law and related litigation, following a comprehensive, peer-influenced, and research-intensive process restricted to roughly the top 2.5% of practicing lawyers in the Mid-South area.
- Top 10 Family Law Attorney — Honored as a Top 10 Family Law Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine, an award given to exceptional practitioners demonstrating superior skill and results in family law matters.
- Top 40 Under 40 Award — Recognized by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys with their Top 40 Under 40 distinction, celebrating attorneys who have achieved notable success and expertise in family law early in their careers
- Top 40 Family Lawyers — Selected by The American Society of Legal Advocates as a Top 40 Family Lawyer, recognizing exceptional skill, dedication, and results in family and domestic law matters.
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers — Honored as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, an accolade awarded to standout trial attorneys exhibiting superior qualifications in reputation, influence, and professional achievement in plaintiff-side civil or criminal defense practice.
- Superb 10/10 – AVVO.com — Earned Avvo’s highest Superb 10.0 designation, calculated from verified client reviews, endorsements, licenses, awards, and disciplinary record, underscoring Michael’s commitment to excellence and effective representation.
- 10 Best – American Institute of Family Lawyers — Recognized in the 10 Best Family Lawyers designation by the American Institute of Family Lawyers, highlighting leading professionals with outstanding achievement, peer respect, and commitment to excellence in divorce, custody, and related areas.
Michael takes pride in respectfully negotiating settlements or vigorously litigating when necessary, always prioritizing positive results for his clients. Contact Fort, Holloway, & Saylor today for experienced guidance in family law, utility representation, or related disputes.
