About Lawyer Mike

Michael S. Shipwash (a.k.a. Lawyer Mike) was born in Titusville, Florida, September 30, 1969. Lawyer Mike, a disabled veteran, served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War (1988 – 1991) and was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for Exceptionally Meritorious Service. Lawyer Mike received his B.A. from the University of Florida in 1994. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence, graduating cum laude and in the top 10% of his class, from the University of Memphis in 1997. He was admitted to the Tennessee bar in 1998 and has maintained his own solo practice in Knoxville, Tennessee and surrounding counties since 2005. He has a strong background in representing Corporations and Insurance companies. He is now able to bring his experience to you on the personal injury side.

Lawyer Mike will Fight for your rights!

Lawyer Mike holds the following professional associations:

Knoxville Bar Association

Tennessee Bar Association

American Trial Lawyers Association

Mike and his daughter

Lawyer Mike and His Cousin William H. Macy

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Member of  “Strathmore’s Who’s Who”

Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professions

Former member of Golden Key National Honor Society

Former member of the National Dean’s List

Member of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, International

Award for Academic Excellence

CALI Award in International Law Professional

Voted “Best of Knoxville” 2016 & 2017

Voted “10 Best Attorneys” 2018-2019

Voted “Top 10 Law Firm” 2020