W. Michael Baisley

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W. Michael Baisley: Attorney with Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

PROFESSIONAL: • Member, ABA Business Law Section • Member, ABA Forum on Construction Industry • Member, Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel PUBLICATIONS: • "A Primer on Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens in Tennessee," Tennessee Young Lawyer (Fall 2010) • "Financing Issues Associated With Business Transactions," TBA 7th Annual Transactional Practice CLE • "Structuring Business Acquisitions," TBA 7th Annual Transactional Practice CLE • Contributing Author, Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004 LAW SCHOOL: • Editor, Tennessee Law Review • Editor, Transactions, The Tennessee Journal of Business Law • Member, Moot Court Board • "Best Brief" Award, 2003 Advocate's Prize Moot Court Competition • President, Business & Tax Law Association • Dean's List • Dean's Citation for Exceptional Service to College of Law

Cityview 2012 Top Knoxville Attorney - Collections/Foreclosure. Mid-South Rising Star 2012 - Business Corporate. Mid-South Rising Stars 2013 - Business/Corporate. Cityview 2013 Top Knoxville Attorney - Banking Law, Business Litigation, Business/Commercial Law, Collections/Foreclosure, Construction Law, Contract Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Finance & Development. Cityview 2014 Top Knoxville Attorney - Real Estate Finance & Development, Corporate Law, Construction Law, Business/Commercial Law, Business Litigation, Banking Law. Cityview 2015 Knoxville Top Attorney – Real Estate Finance & Development, Contract Law, Construction Law, Collections/Foreclosures, Business/Commercial Law, Business Litigation, Banking Law. Best Lawyers of America 2015- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Mid-South Rising Stars 2015-2016 - Business/Corporation. Cityview 2015 Knoxville Top Attorney – Real Estate Finance & Development, Contract Law, Construction Law, Collections/Foreclosures, Business/Commercial Law, Business Litigation, Banking Law. Cityview 2016 Knoxville Top Attorney - Business/Commercial Law, Securities-Plaintiff, Securities-Defense, Banking Law. Best Lawyers of America 2017 - Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships). Cityview 2017 Knoxville Top Attorney - Securities-Defense, Securities-Plaintiff. Best Lawyers of America 2018 - Business Organizations (Including LLCs and Partnerships).

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Partnerships and LLCs
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities
  • Banking and Lending Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Furman University, B.A., Political Science and Philosophy, 2002; Webb School of Knoxville
Law School Attended:
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., J.D., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Tennessee; 2005, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee; 2005, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Memberships:
Knoxville Bar Association (Member & Officer, Knoxville Barristers, 2005-Present; KBA Board of Governors, 2009-2011); Knoxville Barristers (President, 2009-2010; Secretary and Treasurer, 2008-2009; Membership Chair, 2006; Co-Chair, Mock Trial, 2007-2008; Long-Range Planning, 2010-2011); American Bar Association (Member, ABA Business Law Section; Member, ABA Forum on Construction Industry); Tennessee Bar Association (Board Member, Young Lawyer's Division, 2009-2011); Tennessee Association of Construction Counsel; Association of General Contractors (Member, AGC Young Constructors Forum).
ISLN:
918934152
Hobbies & interests:
Golf and Fishing

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.1/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 05/23/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mike is a great lawyer and someone I trust. He is the first person I recommend to clients with matters in East Tennessee if I'm conflicted out.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/17/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mike Baisley is a very knowledgeable and ethical attorney. I would highly recommend his legal services.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/26/13 in Litigation

    Well regarded in legal community. Seems of very high character and professionalism.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/19/13 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/28/13 in Business Transactions

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/24/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 05/23/13 in Construction Litigation

    Mike is a very good lawyer and more importantly he is someone I trust. Mike is the first person I recommend to clients when I'm conflicted out of an East Tennessee matter.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/09/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/28/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/17/13 in Corporate Organization

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Client Champion

Very responsive, even over weekends and holidays. Very knowledgeable and provided solid recommendations based on my particular situation. Would definitely use again.

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865-489-8164  Phone

865-584-6084  Fax

www.lrwlaw.com/w-michael-baisley

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