Atty. J. Michael Haynes

Atty. J. Michael Haynes

J. Michael Haynes is a lawyer practicing insurance and tort litigation, products liability defense, utility law and 6 other areas of law.

Knoxville Knoxville 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Michael Haynes at a glance

J. Michael Haynes is an Of Counsel based in Knoxville, Tennessee. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, workers comp, construction, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1974). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1973) and University of Tennessee (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Knoxville (Member, Board of Governors, 1993-1995 Treasurer, 2001-2002 President, 2004) and Tennessee Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Knoxville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Michael Haynes is a lawyer practicing insurance and tort litigation, products liability defense, utility law and 6 other areas of law
  • J. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • J. Michael practices in Knoxville, TN

Practice Areas Explained

J. Michael Haynes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Michael Haynes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

J. Michael Haynes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.

J. Michael Haynes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

J. Michael Haynes is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Construction Law

J. Michael Haynes is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Tennessee →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

J. Michael Haynes is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower 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 J. Michael Haynes

Where is J. Michael Haynes's law office located?
J. Michael Haynes's law practice is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Michael Haynes handle?
J. Michael Haynes focuses on probate, personal injury, workers comp, construction, whistleblower. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has J. Michael Haynes practiced law?
J. Michael Haynes has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did J. Michael Haynes go to law school?
J. Michael Haynes earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact J. Michael Haynes for a consultation?
You can contact J. Michael Haynes 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 J. Michael Haynes received?
J. Michael Haynes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1973
B.S.
University of Tennessee
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1974

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