Atty. Michael J. Petherick
Michael J. Petherick is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Chattanooga (TN) office.
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Michael J. Petherick is a personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Carr Allison. Educated at The University of Tennessee (JD, 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael J. Petherick is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Chattanooga (TN) office
- Michael’s practice concentrates on transportation, professional liability and other complex litigation
- Michael has successfully defended commercial motor carriers throughout the State of Tennessee in both pre-suit and litigated matters
- In addition to his transportation practice, Michael has experience defending clients in commercial, construction, products liability and professional liability litigation, both in trial and appellate courts
- In his appellate practice, Michael has experience briefing and arguing cases before both the Tennessee Court of Appeals and the Tennessee Supreme Court
- During his career, he has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® (2022-2026) and Mid-South Super Lawyers® Rising Stars (2023-2025)
- Michael received a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), graduating summa cum laude
- He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law, graduating cum laude
- Michael received several accolades during law school, including being elected to the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and being named a Tennessee Law Student for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court
- Outside of his practice, Michael enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with his wife, Caitlin, his friends, and his rambunctious corgi, Clementine
- Michael is also a proud fan of the Tennessee Volunteers
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Petherick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 J. Petherick is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. Petherick is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Michael J. Petherick is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. Petherick is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 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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