Matthew Sandahl
Franklin, TN
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
I did not grow up in a military family, but I am often asked that question. Instead, my father was a college and professional football coach. I lived in ten (10) states from Mississippi to Washington state to California and New York with many states in between before I was eighteen (18) years old. Consequently, I appreciate all parts of our great country and the different backgrounds and experiences that people share with me every day. During my upbringing, I learned to adapt to many different situations. After all, the Southern culture is much different than California and New York. I attended many different schools and had great difficulty deciding what I wanted to do when I grew up. I also really enjoyed athletics and had great dreams to be a professional athlete. I happened to be living in Buffalo, New York when I graduated from high school and started my college education at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York playing football. I finished my first degree at the University of Mississippi in English. I played football at Ole Miss for one (1) year as an ineligible transfer, but during that year I discovered the Greek life and focused on my social life.After graduating from Ole Miss, the opportunities afforded an English graduate were not appealing to me. As a result, on the advice of my grandfather and uncle, I enrolled in the accounting program at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee. Christian Brothers was the only school willing to allow me to complete the requirements for the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) exam in a calendar year. It was a difficult program, but I completed the necessary accounting hours and accepted an associate accountant position with Coopers & Lybrand (n/k/a PricewaterhouseCoopers) in Memphis.My experience at Coopers & Lybrand was an incredible opportunity to learn about many different businesses and people. I traveled the United States providing auditing and consulting services to clients. However, as I worked on initial public offerings for our clients, I realized that the legal side of professional service was more suitable to my interests and professional development. In 1997, I completed my law school education at the University of Mississippi. It was a great experience returning to school. In fact, I enjoyed school so much that I continued in a graduate English program upon my graduation from law school. I worked in the Dean of Students Office at the University of Mississippi and coordinated sorority rush while pursuing my Masters in English. It was a great Fall semester until my girlfriend (now wife) told me that I needed to get a real job.My pursuit of a real job brought us to Nashville. I have called Nashville and Middle Tennessee home for almost eighteen (18) years. Our three (3) children keep us running all over town with their many interests.My law practice has evolved over the years. I started my legal career defending physicians in medical malpractice cases. I worked in small litigation firm before making the decision to practice as a sole practitioner in 2003. I have been asked to represent people in all types of conflict situations including domestic relations, criminal defense, civil and commercial litigation and probate matters. I also assist people with estate planning and advisory services. My diverse professional background affords me the ability to share my knowledge with clients by delivering straightforward practical advice and solutions. I continue to maintain my Tennessee CPA license in addition to my Mississippi law license. I am still hoping for a case in Oxford during football season. Due to the nature of my practice, I rarely have a conflict that prevents me from discussing your case and I do not have any insurance or corporate clients to prevent me from providing an honest answer to your question.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Litigation
Personal Injury
Divorce and separation
Language
English
Contact
M. Todd Sandahl234 1st Ave S.Franklin, TN, 37064-2214234 1st Ave S.Franklin, TN, 37064-2214
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Website: N/AReviews
Todd Sandahl handled my divorce with the utmost of respect and professionalism, and has a knack for communicating his legal guidance in a way that was easy for me to understand, given the high emotions of a marriage dissolving. His CPA background proved invaluable in terms of protecting my assets, as I was the breadwinner in the marriage. His communication was always quick and thorough, and his follow up was impeccable. I highly recommend Todd Sandahl for a divorce attorney....I am confident that my divorce ended with me getting an outstanding settlement given our financial situation.
Mr. Sandahl is very thoughtful, polite, efficient, and knowledgeable. More important, I trust him. Mr. Sandahl helped me with both business contracts, and medical legal matters. I highly recommend him.
I moved out of state and needed an attorney in TN to help extend an order of protection before it expires. Mr. Sandahl came recommended. I worked with his team some but most of my conversations were with Mr. Sandahl directly which surprised me because usually attorneys let their paralegal handle the concern if questions after initial consultation. I told him what I needed and he said we could try for a 5 year order of protection instead of a 1 year extension and he delivered a 5 year. I was comfortable sharing facts with him. He came across as very honest and trustworthy and I appreciated that. I've never needed an attorney before and I know I asked the same questions ten times out of worry and he answered me everytime and reassured me he would do what he could to help me and my kids. Because I live out of state now I wasn't able to meet him face to face, but through emails and calls he kept me at ease as he guided me thru the legal process. I know he handles a variety of cases and after the experience I had with him I will reach to him for any legal matters I encounter in Tennessee. He was genuine, kind, patient, and honest and really cared about the outcome of the case. I appreciate him and his team very much. Jill works in his office and she really helped me a lot too. She even stayed late one evening to make sure I was able to overnight a letter to them and had everything I needed. If you want an attorney who will actually take your calls and care about you and those impacted by the outcome of the case, Mr. Sandahl won't disappoint you. My kids and I all sleep easier thanks to his efforts and knowledge. I am thankful I chose him as my attorney. I truly don't believe I would've had the same positive outcome if I would've chosen some other attorneys I spoke with. Thank you for everything Mr. Sandahl!
I have worked with Todd on a number of cases involving taxes and financial matters. Todd has always worked hard to solve his clients' problems in an effective and efficient manner.
Todd Sandahl handled my divorce with the utmost of respect and professionalism, and has a knack for communicating his legal guidance in a way that was easy for me to understand, given the high emotions of a marriage dissolving. His CPA background proved invaluable in terms of protecting my assets, as I was the breadwinner in the marriage. His communication was always quick and thorough, and his follow up was impeccable. I highly recommend Todd Sandahl for a divorce attorney....I am confident that my divorce ended with me getting an outstanding settlement given our financial situation.
Mr. Sandahl is very thoughtful, polite, efficient, and knowledgeable. More important, I trust him. Mr. Sandahl helped me with both business contracts, and medical legal matters. I highly recommend him.
I moved out of state and needed an attorney in TN to help extend an order of protection before it expires. Mr. Sandahl came recommended. I worked with his team some but most of my conversations were with Mr. Sandahl directly which surprised me because usually attorneys let their paralegal handle the concern if questions after initial consultation. I told him what I needed and he said we could try for a 5 year order of protection instead of a 1 year extension and he delivered a 5 year. I was comfortable sharing facts with him. He came across as very honest and trustworthy and I appreciated that. I've never needed an attorney before and I know I asked the same questions ten times out of worry and he answered me everytime and reassured me he would do what he could to help me and my kids. Because I live out of state now I wasn't able to meet him face to face, but through emails and calls he kept me at ease as he guided me thru the legal process. I know he handles a variety of cases and after the experience I had with him I will reach to him for any legal matters I encounter in Tennessee. He was genuine, kind, patient, and honest and really cared about the outcome of the case. I appreciate him and his team very much. Jill works in his office and she really helped me a lot too. She even stayed late one evening to make sure I was able to overnight a letter to them and had everything I needed. If you want an attorney who will actually take your calls and care about you and those impacted by the outcome of the case, Mr. Sandahl won't disappoint you. My kids and I all sleep easier thanks to his efforts and knowledge. I am thankful I chose him as my attorney. I truly don't believe I would've had the same positive outcome if I would've chosen some other attorneys I spoke with. Thank you for everything Mr. Sandahl!
I have worked with Todd on a number of cases involving taxes and financial matters. Todd has always worked hard to solve his clients' problems in an effective and efficient manner.
Todd Sandahl handled my divorce with the utmost of respect and professionalism, and has a knack for communicating his legal guidance in a way that was easy for me to understand, given the high emotions of a marriage dissolving. His CPA background proved invaluable in terms of protecting my assets, as I was the breadwinner in the marriage. His communication was always quick and thorough, and his follow up was impeccable. I highly recommend Todd Sandahl for a divorce attorney....I am confident that my divorce ended with me getting an outstanding settlement given our financial situation.
Mr. Sandahl is very thoughtful, polite, efficient, and knowledgeable. More important, I trust him. Mr. Sandahl helped me with both business contracts, and medical legal matters. I highly recommend him.
I moved out of state and needed an attorney in TN to help extend an order of protection before it expires. Mr. Sandahl came recommended. I worked with his team some but most of my conversations were with Mr. Sandahl directly which surprised me because usually attorneys let their paralegal handle the concern if questions after initial consultation. I told him what I needed and he said we could try for a 5 year order of protection instead of a 1 year extension and he delivered a 5 year. I was comfortable sharing facts with him. He came across as very honest and trustworthy and I appreciated that. I've never needed an attorney before and I know I asked the same questions ten times out of worry and he answered me everytime and reassured me he would do what he could to help me and my kids. Because I live out of state now I wasn't able to meet him face to face, but through emails and calls he kept me at ease as he guided me thru the legal process. I know he handles a variety of cases and after the experience I had with him I will reach to him for any legal matters I encounter in Tennessee. He was genuine, kind, patient, and honest and really cared about the outcome of the case. I appreciate him and his team very much. Jill works in his office and she really helped me a lot too. She even stayed late one evening to make sure I was able to overnight a letter to them and had everything I needed. If you want an attorney who will actually take your calls and care about you and those impacted by the outcome of the case, Mr. Sandahl won't disappoint you. My kids and I all sleep easier thanks to his efforts and knowledge. I am thankful I chose him as my attorney. I truly don't believe I would've had the same positive outcome if I would've chosen some other attorneys I spoke with. Thank you for everything Mr. Sandahl!
I have worked with Todd on a number of cases involving taxes and financial matters. Todd has always worked hard to solve his clients' problems in an effective and efficient manner.