Michael F. Montesi

Michael F. Montesi is a Memphis personal injury lawyer at Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi, PLC, with decades of experience representing plaintiffs in serious injury and civil litigation matters. His practice includes defective products, unsafe premises, wrongful death, animal bites, motor vehicle accidents, and other negligence-based claims. He has practiced since 1978 and has represented clients in appeals, bankruptcy litigation, class actions, and related disputes. His work spans trial and appellate matters in state and federal courts, including cases involving significant injuries and complex questions of liability.

Michael earned his B.S. in Psychology from Southern Methodist University. He later received his J.D. from the University of Memphis School of Law. His education provided a foundation for a career focused on litigation, advocacy, and complex civil claims involving individuals, businesses, insurers, and other parties.

Michael handles matters involving products liability, workers’ compensation, premises liability, railroad accidents, slip-and-fall claims, property damage, and aviation accidents. His products liability work covers claims involving vehicles, machinery, pharmaceutical products, chemicals, cosmetics, and recreational products. He is admitted in Tennessee and several federal courts in Tennessee and Arkansas. His practice includes federal trial work and state appellate and trial proceedings, giving him experience across multiple stages of litigation.

Michael F. Montesi brings longstanding courtroom experience to injury claims and other contested civil matters. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting peer recognition for professional ability and ethical standards. His professional memberships include the Tennessee Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He continues to represent clients seeking compensation and legal remedies after accidents, unsafe conditions, defective products, and other harmful events.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Gatti, Keltner, Bienvenu & Montesi, PLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• University of Memphis School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Methodist University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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