Law Office of John F. Kerrigan Jr.

Landlord-Tenant & Eviction Law

Representing landlords, tenants, and property owners in detainer warrant actions, lease violations, security deposit disputes, and code enforcement matters across Nashville/Davidson County, Columbia/Maury County, Clarksville/Montgomery County, and Smithville/DeKalb County. A background in finance and property investment means every case is handled with an eye toward minimizing your financial exposure, not just winning the immediate dispute.

Partitions

Representing co-owners of real estate in partition actions across Middle and East Tennessee, helping family members, heirs, and business partners resolve disputes over jointly owned property through partition in kind or partition by sale. Drawing on a background in finance and real estate investing, John helps clients in Davidson, Maury, Montgomery, DeKalb, and Knox counties evaluate their financial interests clearly before litigation becomes necessary.

Adverse Possession

Representing property owners in adverse possession disputes across Middle and East Tennessee, including Davidson, Maury, Montgomery, Dickson, Sumner, DeKalb, and Knox counties. Whether pursuing a claim to quiet title after years of open, continuous use of land or defending against a neighbor's adverse possession claim, John helps clients navigate Tennessee's statutory requirements and build the evidentiary record — surveys, tax payments, fencing, and use history needed to protect their ownership interests.

Eminent Domain

Representing property owners facing eminent domain and condemnation proceedings across Middle and East Tennessee, including Davidson, Maury, Montgomery, Dickson, Sumner, DeKalb, and Knox counties. Whether a government entity or utility is seeking to acquire property for a public project, John helps owners understand their rights, challenge inadequate compensation offers, and negotiate for full and fair value under Tennessee's condemnation statutes. A background in finance and real estate investing brings practical, valuation-focused insight to each case, ensuring property owners aren't left short-changed.

Complex Divorce

Representing clients through high-asset and legally complex divorces across Middle and East Tennessee, including Davidson, Maury, Montgomery, Dickson, Sumner, DeKalb, and Knox counties. Complex divorces often involve business valuations, real estate portfolios, retirement accounts, and disputed separate versus marital property  areas where a background in finance and real estate investing provides a real advantage in identifying, valuing, and protecting what's at stake. John works to resolve these matters efficiently where possible, while preparing thoroughly for litigation when a fair outcome requires it