John Michael Bailey

John Michael Bailey

3.0
Rating: 4.9

Licensed for 47 years

Car accident Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Workers Compensation ... +2 more

5978 Knight Arnold Rd Ste 400, Memphis, TN

About John

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

Aggressive representation for auto cases as well as motorcycles and ATV's We take roof crushes, air bag failures and file dram shop actions against bars where our clients are hit by drunk drivers.

48 years | 10,000 cases

40%
Trucking Accident 20%

Aggressive representation for the victims of driver negligence and corporate greed and very experienced with all the Federal and State regulations regarding driver safety and conduct.

1,000 cases

20%
Workers Compensation 20%

Aggressive representation for the worker injured making his boss money particularly when the insurance company is dismissive and demeaning and treats the worker like a used Kleenex that can just be thrown away.

5,000 cases

20%
Personal Injury 10%

Aggressive Representation for the victims of all manner of negligence. if you are hurt and it's someone else's fault, we want to talk to you!!

10,000 cases

10%
Social Security & Disability 10%

Aggressive, non stop pounding on the door of Of the Social Security Administration demanding justice and equity for our clients who have paid into the system all of their lives and who now are unable to work. We consider our social security clients heroes and we refuse to allow the government to treat them like bums.

5,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

35%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Mississippi for 22 years

State: Mississippi

Acquired: 2003

Active

Licensed in Tennessee for 47 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1979

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025

Location

John Michael Bailey, Attorney At Law

5978 Knight Arnold Rd Ste 400, Memphis, TN, 38115

John Michael Bailey Injury Lawyers

216 West Main St, Tupelo, MS, 38804

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John Michael Bailey's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Honest, Fair and Trustworthy

Attorney Bailey is the absolute best. Attorney Bailey has personally handled two of my accident cases and ensured I received compensation for the injuries I sustained and to fix my vehicle. He is the absolute best!

John Bailey

Replied last August 31, 2018

Hey thanks for kind review! We enjoyed working with you and wish you the best.

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John Michael Bailey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

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"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Isaac Kohen

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Mattar

Unknown lawyer | Sep 25

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"John is very profesional and experienced. He is an asset to his community!"

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Sarah Woods

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Worman

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roderick Clutter

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Woods

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Woods

Unknown lawyer | Jun 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cody Claassen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I would refer all of my cleints in his area to him."

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Lee Coleman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Michael is a dedicated and caring attorney who works very hard for his clients. I recommend John Michael Bailey as your attorney."

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Thomas Teodori

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Other

"John Michael is committed and compassionate about providing outstanding customer service to his clients. His firm has a history of getting great results and he won't back down. He proudly represents the injured and will only do what is in his clients' best interests."

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Carter Mario

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Friend

"John Michael Bailey is a charismatic and competent attorney who is very well versed in the area of Personal Injury Law. I would happily recommend Attorney Bailey and his firm."

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Michael DeMayo

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John Michael Bailey is one of the most capable and compassionate lawyers I ever had the pleasure of working with in my extensive legal career. There are very few attorneys that possess the level of experience and knowledge that I have personally experienced when dealing with Mr. Bailey and his firm and whenever I have a case in his area I do not hesitate to referring and/or associate John Michael Bailey Injury Lawyers on a case. While skill is important, trust is equally critical in any attorney client relationship and I give my unequivocal recommendation and review of this law firm."

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Seth Carroll

Unknown lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently became aquainted with Mr. Bailey and was impressed with his drive and commitment to provide superior results for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  4.9 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.

Censured issued in TN, 2025

updated on 03/10/2026

When an attorney is censured it means he or she did something wrong but may still practice law. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1979 - 1980

Associate, Deal Cooper & Holton

1976 - 1979

Advocate, Practiced with Limited License prior to graduation, Memphis Area Legal Services (M.A.L.S)

Education

1979

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Memphis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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