Michael H. Meares

Michael H. Meares is an attorney with Dungan, Meares & Webb in Maryville, Tennessee. His practice includes general civil and criminal litigation, wrongful death matters, and probate. He brings experience from both private practice and public service to disputes involving individuals and families. His work addresses the legal problems that arise in court proceedings, contested claims, and estate-related matters throughout the local community.

Meares graduated from Duke University in 1977 and Vanderbilt University School of Law in 1983. While at Vanderbilt, he joined the 1982 International Moot Court Team, which won the Southern Regional Competition. He went on to place fifth nationally at the competition in Washington, D.C. His legal education and moot court experience helped establish a foundation in legal research, written argument, and courtroom advocacy.

Meares began his career at Shutts & Bowen in Miami, where he represented life and health insurance companies and providers. After returning to Maryville, he worked at Meares, Morton, Meares & Ansley on negligence, malpractice, and products liability claims for injured plaintiffs. In 1989, he was appointed to establish the Fifth Judicial District indigent criminal defense office and served as district public defender before returning to private practice.

Michael H. Meares has also served as a Circuit Court Judge in Blount County, bringing a judicial perspective to his litigation work. He is a member of the Tennessee, Knox, and Blount County Bar Associations. His experience with plaintiffs, insurance matters, criminal defense, and judicial proceedings gives him a broad view of dispute resolution. He continues to handle matters that call for careful case analysis and practical legal judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Dungan, Meares & Webb
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Knox County Bar Association
• Member, Blount County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

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