Atty. Donelson Martin Leake

Atty. Donelson Martin Leake

Donelson Martin Leake is a lawyer practicing commercial, mediation, corporate litigation and 4 other areas of law. Donelson received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1961, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Knoxville Knoxville 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About Donelson Martin Leake at a glance

Donelson Martin Leake is a employment, business, workers comp, litigation, and adr attorney based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1962). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1962) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Knoxville, Anderson County, Tennessee and American Bar Associations Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association American Judicare Society. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Donelson Martin Leake is a lawyer practicing commercial, mediation, corporate litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Donelson received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1961, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • Donelson practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Donelson Martin Leake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donelson Martin Leake handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Donelson Martin Leake is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Donelson Martin Leake is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Donelson Martin Leake is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Donelson Martin Leake is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Donelson Martin Leake is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Knoxville 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 Donelson Martin Leake

Where is Donelson Martin Leake's law office located?
Donelson Martin Leake's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donelson Martin Leake handle?
Donelson Martin Leake focuses on employment, business, workers comp, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Donelson Martin Leake practiced law?
Donelson Martin Leake has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did Donelson Martin Leake go to law school?
Donelson Martin Leake earned their education at (J.D., 1962); (B.S., 1961).
How can I contact Donelson Martin Leake for a consultation?
You can contact Donelson Martin Leake directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Donelson Martin Leake received?
Donelson Martin Leake's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1962
B.S.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1962

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