An Established, Multi-Faceted Law Firm Highly Respected by Our Peers, as Well as Our Community

Our Legacy

Clarksville Attorneys at Law

In a world where tradition and quality of service can be hard to find, Runyon & Runyon is proud to stand as a well-established legal institution in Clarksville, Tennessee. Our firm was founded nearly a century ago and has remained at the same location through all these years, providing high-quality representation in a myriad of complex legal areas.

We are third-generation attorneys dedicated to helping clients through legal matters in criminal law, family law, business law, estate planning, and personal injury law. From divorce to drug charges to probate, a Clarksville attorney at Runyon & Runyon can offer straightforward answers, honest guidance, and tenacious representation through every stage of your case.

Serving the Clarksville Community Since 1929

Our firm was established in 1929 by Charles V. Runyon, a Kentucky native who obtained his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1909, served in World War I as a Major in the United States Army, and practiced as a City Attorney of the City of Clarksville from 1929-1959.

Frank J. Runyon, II continued the legacy, serving in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1950-1954 and practicing as City Attorney of the City of Clarksville from 1959-1991. In addition, he served countless individuals, businesses and government entities. From 1967 to 1970, he served in the Tennessee House of Representatives. He was widely known as a gentleman, kind-hearted and dedicated to serving the Clarksville-Montgomery County judicial system.

J. Runyon & Ray Runyon

Today, we carry on the legacy. Attorneys "J." Runyon and Ray Runyon work every day to represent the interests of individuals, families, and businesses across the Clarksville area. Their ultimate goal is to provide the same level of legal representation and community involvement as their father and grandfather before them.

J. spent 12 years at the Clarksville Police Department in a variety of roles, gaining invaluable experience that he uses as a criminal defense attorney. He devotes 100% of his practice to criminal law and has been practicing in this field for 20 years.

Ray has been practicing as an attorney since 1998, where he has received numerous accolades for his hard work and excellence of service. He devotes his practice to family law, personal injury law, estate planning and administration, business law, and real estate.

Runyon & Runyon has a long-standing tradition of providing dedicated legal counsel in and around the Clarksville, Tennessee area. Call (931) 805-4445 today to find out how we can help you.

The Best Testimonials Are Results

Learn What Our Past Clients Say About Us
  • “You and your staff, especially Shannon, were great during a tough time in my family's life.”

  • “I am so thankful for your patience and understanding”

  • “Fabulous representation and Exceptional Care”

  • “I know you did your best”

  • “Thank you for all your work and assistance you've provided me”

  • “You epitomize the definition of a friend, lawyer & professionalism.”

  • “I would like to thank Ray Runyon and his staff for all the help and understanding during the time you all were needed.”

  • “It is such a blessing everything turned out the way it did.”

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  • “So kind and took such good care of our family.”

  • “I appreciate your speedy responses and professionalism”

  • “I truly appreciate it”

  • “Thank you for everything you guys did for me”

  • “Thank you Mrs. Browning for all of your help”

  • “I cannot express how relieving it was to be able to call or stop by with any questions and have them answered almost immediately”