Atty. Michael E. Keeney
Mr. Keeney, of counsel, is at Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Memphis, TN · 34+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Keeney at a Glance
Michael E. Keeney is an Of Counsel based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Lewis Thomason, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee U.S. Dis (1992). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1992) and Lambuth College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliations •American Bar Association •Tennessee Bar Association •Memphis Bar Association. Serves clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Keeney
- Mr. Keeney, of counsel, is at Lewis Thomason’s Memphis office
- He practices in the area of civil litigation, handling matters in state and federal court
- He has extensive trial experience, as well as experience in handling appellate matters
- Mr. Keeney is also active in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the Central Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis
- Mr. Keeney is also on the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners
- Mr. Keeney is a Rule 31-listed mediator in general civil mediation for the Supreme Court of Tennessee
- PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND ACTIVITIES •Listed in Super Lawyers •Former judicial clerk for Judge W. Frank Crawford of the Tennessee Court of Appeals •Former member, Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division of the Memphis Bar Association •Former West Tennessee CLE coordinator for the Tennessee Bar Association •Former hearing officer for disciplinary board of Tennessee Supreme Court •Holds the highest rating, AV, from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory •Named to The Best Lawyers in America, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES •Board of Directors, Bank of Tennessee •Board of Trustees, Dixon Gallery and Gardens •Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority Board of Commissioners •Former Director, Church Health Center •Director, Central Board of Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis •President, University Neighborhood Development Corporation •Past President, Lambuth University Alumni Association •Former Chair of Board of Trustees, Lambuth University Speaking Engagements •Mr
- Keeney presented a seminar on the topic of uninsured motorist insurance coverage as part of the continuing legal education program sponsored by the Memphis Bar Association
- Topics included: •Determining coverage under the UM policy •Recoverable damages •Set-offs allowed under UM statutes and policies •Practical tips in handling UM claims
Practice Areas Explained
Michael E. Keeney's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Keeney handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Memphis.
Business & Corporate Law in Memphis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Memphis
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Memphis
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 Memphis 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.
Memphis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Memphis-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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Why Clients in Memphis Choose Michael E. Keeney
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 E. Keeney's practice in the field of business and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Keeney brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and adr, Michael E. Keeney can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Memphis
A Memphis-based practice means Michael E. Keeney attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael E. Keeney Handles in Memphis
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