Atty. D. Michael Dunavant

Atty. D. Michael Dunavant

D. Michael Dunavant is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, divorce, personal injury and 6 other areas of law.

Ripley Ripley 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About D. Michael Dunavant at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Divorce

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

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 →

Criminal Defense

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 & Corporate Law

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 Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about D. Michael Dunavant

Where is D. Michael Dunavant's law office located?
D. Michael Dunavant's law practice is located in Ripley, Tennessee. The firm is D. Michael Dunavant. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Michael Dunavant handle?
D. Michael Dunavant focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has D. Michael Dunavant practiced law?
D. Michael Dunavant has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did D. Michael Dunavant go to law school?
D. Michael Dunavant earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact D. Michael Dunavant for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has D. Michael Dunavant received?
D. Michael Dunavant's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi
- 1995
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1995
Tennessee Mississippi
Admitted: 2001

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