Robert M. Pautienus III

Phone:
615-370-3010

Fax:
615-371-8769

Email:
robert@fidelislawfirm.com

Robert is the Managing Partner of the law firm and has been practicing law in Tennessee since 2000. He is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Middle District of Tennessee, the United States District Courts for the Western District of Tennessee, and the United States Supreme Court. Robert has practiced in a broad range of areas, but in more recent years has focused his practice in the area of church and nonprofit institutions, business planning and formation, business litigation, estate planning, and personal injury. Robert has taught continuing professional education courses, including courses for the National Business Institute to CPAs sponsored by Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC, and for the Music City Chapter of the National Association of Church Business Administrators.

Robert earned his Juris Doctorate cum laude from Florida State University (FSU) College of Law. Robert’s undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in history and political science from Samford University. While at Samford, he received multiple academic and scholastic honors and competed in NCAA Division I athletics as a four-year letterman in Cross Country and Track & Field.
Robert and his wife Jenna are the parents of three children, and are actively involved in their church and community. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of Compassionate Counsel, and has served over the years on other non-profit organizations’ boards and coordinated various ministry projects in the local community. Robert also enjoys backpacking and actively competing in triathlons, including the Ironman Florida in Panama City Beach.

Nicholas M. Tidwell

Phone:
615-370-3010

Fax:
615-371-8769

Email:
nick@fidelislawfirm.com

Nick is a Partner at Fidelis Law. He is licensed to practice in both Tennessee and Texas, as well as the United States District Courts for the Middle District and Western District of Tennessee. He currently serves as a full-time Executive Pastor of a local church where he assists with administration and discipleship. Although he has served clients with a variety of legal needs throughout the years, due to his schedule, he now handles select estate planning, non-profit, automobile/personal injury cases, and contractual matters.

Nick serves as a committee member for the Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission’s Faith-Based Initiative and is a member of the Christian Legal Society. He is the Founder and President of Compassionate Counsel, a 501(c)(3) Christian legal aid ministry (www.compassionatecounsel.org), which serves as an access to legal resources in multiple locations in and around Nashville. Compassionate Counsel hosted its first ministry clinic in 2012, and to date, it has served more than 700 people.
Nick earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Tennessee College of Law in December 2004 and subsequently passed the February 2005 Tennessee Bar Exam. While at UT Law School, he served as president of the law school’s Christian Legal Society chapter, assisted with the Pro Bono Homeless Project, worked as a research assistant to a professor, and clerked for a local attorney. He received Academic Excellence awards for his work in Trial Practice and Advanced Ethics.

Nick graduated summa cum laude from Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) in Nacogdoches, Texas with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2001, and he received an additional diploma from the University’s School of Honors. He is presently pursuing a Master’s degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary through distance learning.
Nick is married to Kristin Tidwell, and they have three children. They are actively involved in various ministry projects locally and mission work internationally. Nick enjoys spending time with his family, sports, and fishing.

Thomas K. White

Phone:
615-370-3010

Fax:
615-371-8769

Email:
Thomas@fidelislawfirm.com

Tommy joined the firm in 2014 and has been practicing law in Tennessee since 2009. Tommy has concentrated his practice in all areas of family law and estate planning. In his family law practice, Tommy assists individuals in courts throughout Middle Tennessee with divorce, child custody issues, and support disputes. Tommy understands that litigation takes its toll on all the parties involved. While litigation is a big part of his family law practice, Tommy prides himself on being able to assist individuals in amicably negotiating and mediating a majority of his cases. Tommy also assists families in the areas of adoption and termination of parental rights. He works with clients on domestic and interstate adoptions from the outset until finalization.

In his estate planning practice, Tommy offers families and individuals comprehensive estate planning solutions that are tailored to their particular needs and goals. He assists clients with all aspects of estate and trust planning, including the creation of wills, trusts, financial and medical durable powers of attorney, and advance care plans.

Tommy earned his Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2009. While in law school, Tommy was a member of Cumberland’s Trial Advocacy Board, which administered all of the trial and alternative dispute resolution competitions within the law school. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association, and the Williamson County Bar Association. Tommy’s undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from the University of Tennessee in 2006. While at Tennessee, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and was active in both the Student Government Association and the Interfraternity Council.

Tommy was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee and is a graduate of Hillwood High School. He, and his wife, Lauren, reside in Brentwood with their son, Thomas Jr. They are active members of Forest Hills Baptist Church where Tommy serves as a Deacon, adult Sunday School teacher, and a member of the Sanctuary Choir. He and his family enjoy serving in their community through the ministries of the church. He serves as a volunteer with the faith-based legal aid organization, Compassionate Counsel. He is also a member of the Andrew Jackson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the University of Tennessee Alumni Association. Tommy enjoys cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers, Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. You can find Tommy and his family spending time at the family farm in West Tennessee where they breed and raise Polled Hereford Cattle with Lauren’s family.

Parker T. Brown

Phone:
615-370-3010

Fax:
615-371-8769

Email:
Parker@fidelislawfirm.com

Parker is an Associate at the law firm, having passed the Tennessee Bar in 2016. Parker practices in the area of estate planning, probate, church and nonprofit institutions, collections, business planning and formation, and business litigation. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and Nashville Bar Association.

Parker was born and raised in Eustis, Florida before moving to Nashville to attend college.
Parker earned his Juris Doctorate and graduated with honors from Belmont University College of Law. While at Belmont, Parker competed in the National Healthcare Moot Court Competition and was a Submissions Editor for Belmont’s Law Review. During his time at Belmont, Parker also worked as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Chief Justice Jeffrey S. Bivins of the Tennessee Supreme Court. Parker’s undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in Law, Justice, & Society from Lipscomb University.

Parker and his wife, Caroline, have one son and live in Franklin, Tennessee. Caroline is a Victim Witness Coordinator for the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office, working primarily with victims and witnesses of violent crimes. Parker and Caroline are active members of Church of the City in Franklin. Parker enjoys spending time with family and friends.