Rutherford Law serves
Tennessee counties:

Rutherford, Williamson, Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, Sumner, Montgomery

Welcome to Rutherford Law

At Rutherford Law, family matters—deeply. For most people, family is life’s greatest priority, and we’ve built our practice around protecting and honoring that truth.

Wende & Paul Rutherford
Wende & Paul Rutherford

As a husband-and-wife team practicing law since the early 1990s, Paul and Wende Rutherford bring both personal commitment and professional expertise to every case. Law runs deep in our family—Paul’s grandfather, father, brother, uncles, and cousins have all practiced here in Nashville—and that legacy inspires us to focus on what matters most: families like yours.

From divorce, custody, and adoption to probate, estate planning, and elder care, we provide guidance and advocacy through life’s most important transitions. Families come in many forms—some, like ours, are built through adoption; others need protection during divorce or support in planning for future generations. Whatever your situation, we are here to help.

At Rutherford Law, you are never just a case number. You and your family matter to us, and we are committed to offering responsive, client-focused representation backed by decades of experience.

What we do:

  • Adoption
  • Conservatorship
  • Custody
  • Child Support
  • Child welfare (Neglect/Dependency)
  • Divorce
  • Legal Separation
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Probate
  • Personal Injury
Wende was absolutely incredible throughout our entire journey. She was knowledgeable, compassionate, and always available to answer our questions. Her steady guidance made a complex process feel clear and manageable, and her genuine care for our family meant the world to us. Thanks to Wende, everything went smoothly—we couldn’t imagine going through this without her. She is the reason we have our son and he is safe. Highly recommend is an understatement. I cannot imagine going with anyone else.

Abigail B. R.
Wende Rutherford walked side by side with me through the most difficult experience of my life. She was tough as nails when needed, but was also compassionate and caring and truly supported me in the process. Above all, her knowledge about custody and adoption law was like nothing I had seen from any other practicing attorney in the area. My case was a huge complicated mess with many twists and turns that developed over years and Wende was with me from start to finish. Her interest with the details of my situation and deep understanding of the law put me consistently at ease knowing that I could truly trust her advice. She was pivotal in me “legally” receiving the greatest gift I’ve ever received… my daughter.

I would recommend her over and over and over. Thank you Wende.

Jeffri W.
Wende is an exceptional attorney who truly defends with her heart. She approaches every case with compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s best for the child and family. Her expertise, honesty and dedication gave me confidence through every step of the process. I am deeply grateful for her advocacy and care.

Melanie B.
Wende was incredibly helpful and caring throughout the entire process. She made us feel supported, truly listened, and went above and beyond to take care of us. It’s can be rare to find a lawyer who feels so genuine. We would absolutely work with her again for future legal matters and highly recommend her to anyone looking for an attorney they can trust.

Brittani V.
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