Atty. W. Michael Lakey
W. Michael Lakey is a lawyer practicing employment law, criminal law, bankruptcy law and 2 other areas of law.
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W. Michael Lakey is a personal injury, criminal defense, employment, bankruptcy, and creditor rights attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1988). Educated at Memphis State University (J.D., 1987) and Middle Tennessee State University (B.S., 1979). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- W. Michael Lakey is a lawyer practicing employment law, criminal law, bankruptcy law and 2 other areas of law
- W. Michael received a B.S. degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 38 years
- W. Michael practices in Memphis, TN
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W. Michael Lakey's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Michael Lakey 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.
W. Michael Lakey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
W. Michael Lakey is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
W. Michael Lakey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
W. Michael Lakey is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee →
W. Michael Lakey is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 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 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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