About John Roaten Cheadle
John Roaten Cheadle Jr. is an attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in business law, collections, and insurance defense. His legal career began in 1978 after he graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School. Before that, he earned his Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University in 1975. Since his admission to the Tennessee State Bar in the same year, John has dedicated himself to serving clients across the state.
As the managing partner of Cheadle | Law, John leads a firm that provides comprehensive legal services to business clients, particularly lenders. The firm’s practice areas encompass collection law, receivership law, commercial litigation, general business law, bankruptcy law, insurance law, and aviation law. This broad spectrum of expertise allows John and his team to address many legal issues that businesses face in today’s complex environment. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing the firm's reputation for excellence. John has received an AV-Preeminent® peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, a distinction that reflects the highest level of professional excellence in the legal field.
His commitment to quality service is evident in his experience, particularly in receivership law. He has served as a court-appointed receiver or liquidating trustee for various businesses and commercial properties, including apartment complexes, condominium projects, automobile dealerships, office buildings, and shopping centers. His involvement with a cable television company further highlights his versatility in handling complex legal matters. In addition to his legal expertise, John is a licensed pilot with an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration. He has accumulated over 7,000 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command and owns a Falcon 10 Jet and a Twin Turbo Commander Turbo-Prop.
This unique combination of skills allows him to travel efficiently to court across Tennessee's 95 counties, ensuring that he is always available for his clients. John is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Nashville, Tennessee, and American Bar Associations, the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association, and the Commercial Law League of America. His dedication to the legal community extends beyond his practice; he is a founding member of the Tennessee Supreme Court Historical Society. Recognized in Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2025, John continues to make significant contributions to the legal profession. For more information or to contact John, visit the Cheadle | Law website at www.cheadlelaw.com.
