Atty. Michael Augustine Wagner
Professional Associations and Memberships - Chattanooga Bar Association - Tennessee Bar Association - American Bar Association - Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association - The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 - Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce - Chattanooga National Apartment Association - National Apartment Association - Chattanooga Better Business Bureau References - Tennessee Bar Association - First Tennessee Bank - SunTrust Bank - Chattanooga Bar Association Representative Clients - Catholic Dioceses of Knoxville, Tennessee - Philadelphia Insurance Company - Certified Installations, LLC - D & G R
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Chattanooga, TN · 39+ Years Experience
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About Michael Augustine Wagner at a Glance
Michael Augustine Wagner is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Wagner & Wagner Attorneys at Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, wrongful death, personal injury, bankruptcy, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1987), U.S District Court, Eastern and Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee (1988), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1992), and U.S. Supreme court (1992). Educated at Nashville School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S. Business, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Tennessee Bar Association Chattanooga Bar Association. Serves clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Augustine Wagner
Professional Associations and Memberships - Chattanooga Bar Association - Tennessee Bar Association - American Bar Association - Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association - The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 - Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce - Chattanooga National Apartment Association - National Apartment Association - Chattanooga Better Business Bureau References - Tennessee Bar Association - First Tennessee Bank - SunTrust Bank - Chattanooga Bar Association Representative Clients - Catholic Dioceses of Knoxville, Tennessee - Philadelphia Insurance Company - Certified Installations, LLC - D & G Roofing Specialists - ASAP International - Allan’s Consulting Company, Inc. - Grayoaks Homeowner’s Association, Inc. - Boston Branch Association, Inc. - Legends Homeowners Association
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Augustine Wagner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Augustine Wagner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chattanooga.
Probate in Chattanooga
Michael Augustine Wagner is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →
Wrongful Death in Chattanooga
Michael Augustine Wagner is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Tennessee →
Personal Injury in Chattanooga
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.
Michael Augustine Wagner is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Chattanooga
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael Augustine Wagner is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →
Workers Compensation in Chattanooga
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Augustine Wagner is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chattanooga
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 Chattanooga 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 venue, 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.
Chattanooga Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chattanooga-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chattanooga Choose Michael Augustine Wagner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Augustine Wagner's practice in the field of probate, wrongful death, personal injury, bankruptcy, and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Augustine Wagner brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Tennessee, U.S District Court, Eastern and Middle and Western Districts of Tennessee, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, Michael Augustine Wagner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, wrongful death, and personal injury, Michael Augustine Wagner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chattanooga
A Chattanooga-based practice means Michael Augustine Wagner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Augustine Wagner Handles in Chattanooga
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Augustine Wagner has experience with under Tennessee law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael Augustine Wagner directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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