Michael Petherick focuses his practice on the defense of individuals and entities in general liability matters. His practice concentrates on matters involving transportation, premises liability, products liability, and complex litigation.
- Obtained a dismissal on behalf of a rehabilitation facility in a motor vehicle accident case based on the plaintiff’s failure to comply with the Tennessee Health Care Liability Act.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an optometrist based on the plaintiff’s inability to prove a deviation from the standard of care.
- Obtained a dismissal of false imprisonment and malicious prosecution claims asserted by a plaintiff against a department store based on the plaintiff’s lack of proof.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a hotel in a slip-and-fall case based on the plaintiff’s failure to prove actual or constructive notice.
Admissions
- Tennessee
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee
Memberships
- Chattanooga Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
- Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association
Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Tennessee College of Law, 2017
- B.A., summa cum laude, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2014
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch distinction in Commercial Litigation, 2022-2026
- Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2023-2026