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Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.Share Holder
W. Michael Baisley
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W. Michael Baisley

4.6
28 reviews

1111 Northshore Drive, N.W., Suite S-700, Knoxville, TN 37919-4074

Mergers and Acquisitions, Partnerships and LLCs, Corporate Law and 3 more

About W. Michael Baisley

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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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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Areas of Law

  • Corporate Law
  • Securities
  • Other 4
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
    • Partnerships and LLCs
    • Real Estate Law
    • Banking and Lending Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.
  • Pro Bono Services

    "Pro Bono Honor Roll," Legal Aid of East Tennessee (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

  • Additional Links
    http://www.lrwlaw.com/w-michael-baisley

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    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).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Tennessee College of Law
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Furman University
    Class of 2002
    B.A.
    Political Science and Philosophy

    Webb School of Knoxville
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Golf and Fishing

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Share Holder at Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.
4.6
28 reviews

1111 Northshore Drive, N.W., Suite S-700Knoxville, TN 37919-4074U.S.A.

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Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM

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    W. Michael Baisley was admitted in 2005 to the State of Tennessee.
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    Yes, W. Michael Baisley has a 4.5 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, W. Michael Baisley has a 4.8 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C. has 12 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C. was established in 1986.

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