Atty. D. Michael Dunavant
D. Michael Dunavant is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce, personal injury and 6 other areas of law.
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D. Michael Dunavant is a Member based in Ripley, Tennessee, practicing at D. Michael Dunavant. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1995) and Tennessee Mississippi (2001). Educated at University of Mississippi (J.D., 1995) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Business Law Section Corporate Counsel Section Tax Law Section. Serands clients in Ripley, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- D. Michael Dunavant is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce, personal injury and 6 other areas of law
- D. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
- D. Michael practices at D. Michael Dunavant in Ripley, TN
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D. Michael Dunavant's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Michael Dunavant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
D. Michael Dunavant is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
D. Michael Dunavant is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
D. Michael Dunavant is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
D. Michael Dunavant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
D. Michael Dunavant is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ripley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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