Michael E. Keeney

Mr. Keeney, of counsel, is at Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office. He practices in the area of civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal court. He has extensive trial experience, as well as experience in handling appellate matters. Mr. Keeney is also active in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the Central Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis. Mr. Keeney is also on the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners.

Mr. Keeney is a Rule 31-listed mediator in general civil mediation for the Supreme Court of Tennessee.

PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

•Listed in Super Lawyers
•Former judicial clerk for Judge W. Frank Crawford of the Tennessee Court of Appeals
•Former member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association
•Former West Tennessee CLE coordinator for the Tennessee Bar Association
•Former hearing officer for disciplinary board of Tennessee Supreme Court
•Holds the highest rating, AV, from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
•Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

•Board of Directors, Bank of Tennessee
•Board of Trustees, Dixon Gallery and Gardens
•Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners
•Former Director, Church Health Center
•Director, Central Board of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
•President, University Neighborhood Development Corporation
•Past President, Lambuth University Alumni Association
•Former Chair of Board of Trustees, Lambuth University

Speaking Engagements

•Mr. Keeney presented a seminar on the topic of uninsured motorist insurance coverage as part of the continuing legal education program sponsored by the Memphis Bar Association. Topics included:

•Determining coverage under the UM policy
•Recoverable damages
•Set-offs allowed under UM statutes and policies
•Practical tips in handling UM claims