Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
4.9 /5.0
4 Client Reviews
$ 275-325 per hour
PRO
William Michael Baisley
also known as Mike Baisley, W. Michael Baisley
Virtual Consultation Available
About William
Biography
Mike Baisley focuses his practice in the areas of corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, private securities offerings (Reg. D exempt offerings), formation of LLCs, corporations and partnerships, real estate financing and development, contracts and various other areas of business law.
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Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Banking
12%
Business
12%
Corporate and Incorporation
12%
21 years | 30 cases
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
12%
21 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Tennessee for 20 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.
(865) 584-6084
Fax
1111 N. Northshore Drive, S700, Knoxville, TN, 37919
lrwlaw.com/w-michael-baisleyLong, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.
1111 Northshore Drive, N.W., Suite S-700, Knoxville, TN, 37919-4074
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Online Presence
Other places you can find William online.
William Michael Baisley's Reviews
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Posted by Vinu | March 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Law Office and Superb Attorney
I've been Mr. Mike Baisley's client for almost 6 years now, and he is a wonderful person and a superb attorney. He has taken care of all of my legal issues, whether they were big (businesses) or small (personal), and has consistenlty went out of his way to resolve such matters, serving to be a great ...
Posted by Stephen R. Wechter | March 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An Excellent Attorney
Michael Baisley is a rare breed of legal professional. I say this because he has represented me for a sufficient period of time for me to make this assessment. Mr. Baisley will listen very intently to the situation at hand and respond with his appraisal of the matter in a straightforward, no nonsens...
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Exceptional Attorney
Being connected with Mike was quite the 'find' for our company. His expertise in assisting us with acquisitions as well as his work in resolving some legal battles has been exemplary. Mike has provided us with the expert counsel that we've needed. His knowledge, diligence and negotiating skills ha...
William Michael Baisley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have been involved in a case with Michael, and found him to be always knowledgeable, well-prepared and professional. Michael is a fine attorney,and I am pleased to endorse him."
Shannon Holland
Child custody lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers: Business Oganizations (LLCs and Partnerships), Best Lawyers in America
2015
Construction & Real Estate Global Awards, Corporate LiveWire
2014
Mid-South Rising Star: Business/Corporate, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Attorney: Banking Law, CityView Magazine
2014
Top Attorney: Business Litigation, CityView Magazine
2014
Top Attorney: Business & Commercial Law, CityView Magazine
2014
Top Attorney: Corporate Law, CityView Magazine
2014
Top Attorney: Real Estate Finance & Development, CityView Magazine
2013
Mid-South Rising Star - Business/Corporate, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Article of the Year: "Mechanics' & Materialmen's Liens", Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2011
Top Attorney: Banking, CityView Magazine
2011
Top Attorney: Contracts, CityView Magazine
2010
Top Attorney: Employment Law, CityView Magazine
2009
Top Attorney: Commercial Litigation, CityView Magazine
2009
Top Attorney: Construction Law, CityView Magazine
2005
Dean's Citation for Extraordinary Service, University of Tennessee College of Law
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.
1900 - Present
Attorney, Long, Ragsdale & Waters, P.C.
2009 - 2017
Partner, Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC
2005 - 2009
Attorney, Woolf, McClane, Bright, Allen & Carpenter, PLLC
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Hodges, Doughty & Carson, PLLC
2003 - 2003
Law Clerk, Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis
Associations
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
Cedar Springs Presbyterian ChurchMember
2003 - Present
Furman University Alumni AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Kappa Alpha OrderMember
2009 - 2011
Tennessee Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard Member / District Rep.
2009 - 2010
Knoxville Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2009 - 2009
Knoxville BarristersPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Yellow Book Sales & Distribution v. Prestige Roofing, LLC
Guarantors dismissed with prejudice
Education
2005
University of Tennessee College of Law
J.D.
2002
Furman University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2019
KBA Lunch and Learn
Representing the Small Business Client
2019
Corporate Ethics & Updates: 2019 KBA Corporate Counsel Section Annual CLE
Cannabis Law - The Coming Wave of CBD
2019
Buying and Selling Businesses - Start to Finish
Buying and Selling Businesses - Start to Finish
2018
Buying and Selling Businesses - Start to Finish
Buying and Selling Businesses - Start to Finish
2014
Transactional Practice 2014: Knoxville
Corporate and LLC Formation Issues
2014
Transactional Practice 2014: Knoxville
Tennessee Employment Agreements and Confidentiality Agreements
2012
Tennessee Real Estate Law: Advanced Issues
Real Estate Practice in Tennessee
2011
7th Annual Transactional Practice CLE
Financing Issues Associated With Business Transactions
2011
7th Annual Transactional Practice CLE
Acquisition Structure Overview
2010
Ethics Bowl 2010
Lawyer Ethics
2009
EOK Monthly Membership Meeting
Choice of Entity for Startup Businesses - Corporation, LLC or Partnership?
Publications
2010
The Tennessee Young Lawyer
A Primer on Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens in Tennessee
2009
DICTA - The Knoxville Bar Association
Increased FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage Set to Expire
2009
The Affiliate: ABA Young Lawyers Division
Knoxville Barristers Exemplify the "Volunteer Spirit"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers