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Dinah Galloway Michael
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Biography
I am a partner at Bennett & Michael, Attorneys at Law. My practice focuses on Divorce and Family Law, Adoptions, and Injury Litigation. I also have an active Mediation practice where I handle Family Law and General Civil mediations. Bennett & Michael is a local firm located on the historic public square in Murfreesboro, and focuses on serving the citizens of Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne and greater Rutherford County.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Tennessee for 28 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Bennett & Michael
108 N. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN, 37130
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Insurance
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2013 | Insurance
Great Experience!
I'm so thankful that we found Dinah! Our daughter had just turned 17 and was involved in a 5 car pile-up. While our daughter was not at fault, some of her friends with her were injured. Dinah's experience with the insurance world was invaluable as she walked us through the process in a timely manne...
Dinah Galloway Michael's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dinah Michael is an excellent attorney. Her depth of knowledge of the law is unsurpassed. Dinah's greatest strength as an attorney is the empathy she has for her clients and her ability to listen to their issues and analyze them on a professional level simultaneously. I strongly endorse Dinah Michael."
"Dinah is an excellent attorney with great people skills. I would highly endorse this lawyer."
"Dinah Michael is an experienced trial attorney dedicated to achieving her clients goals. From custody cases to car wrecks Dinah handles each case with a special compassion for her client's individual circumstances and utilizes her extensive knowledge and court room experience to get the best outcome in every case."
"I have known Dinah Michael for many years. She is very experienced and professional attorney. She is also a very effective and competent Rule 31 mediator who has a great success rate helping myself and other attorneys settle domestic/family law cases."
"Dinah is an excellent trial lawyer who really cares about her clients and consistently gets outstanding results for them. She is a very professional and ethical lawyer, and is a well respected member of our local bar. I highly endorse this lawyer."
William Dement
Divorce and separation lawyer
Michael Myers
General practice lawyer
Thomas Bray
Unknown lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
10 Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Premier Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
1997
Editor, Tennessee Law Review
1992
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Bennett & Michael
1998 - 2012
Attorney, McClellan, Powers, Ehmling & Rogers
1997 - 1998
Law Clerk, Hon. Don R. Ash
1994 - 1997
Law Clerk, Jenkins & Jenkins
Associations
2015 - Present
American Society of Legal AdvocatesMember
1998 - Present
Rutherford County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 2003
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Barbara Austin et. al. vs. Steve Allen et. al.
Defense Verdict (Jury) confirmed on appeal
Patty Heaton vs. Sentry Insurance Co. et. al.
Jury Verdict confirmed on appeal
IN RE Adoption of S.M.F.
Trial Court verdict affirmed on appeal
Education
1997
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Hollins University
B.S.
1987
Trevecca Nazarene University
A.S.
Speaking Engagements
2013
Lunch and Learn CLE
Discovery Tips in Personal Injury Cases
Publications
2014
Weekly Personal Injury Blog
Tennessee Personal Injury Blog
2014
Weekly Blog
Tennessee Adoption and Family Law Blog
2014
Weekly Blog
Tennessee Divorce and Family Law Blog
2013
Weekly Personal Injury Blog
Tennessee Personal Injury Blog
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers