E. Michael Brezina, III
Partner
Attorney E. Michael Brezina, III, practices in the following areas: Small Business/Commercial Disputes, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice/Health Care Liability Actions (“HCLA”), and Construction Disputes/Issues. His wide-ranging practice includes, but is not limited to: Contract Drafting/Negotiation, Breach of Contract, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Torts, Entity Formation, Wrongful Death, Health Care Law, Nursing Home Negligence, Construction Litigation; Trial/Appellate Practice; Sports & Entertainment Law.
Over the course of his career, Michael served for years as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Tennessee College of Law. In recent years, Michael’s practice has expanded to include Sports & Entertainment Law, where his practice has included working with a number of University of Tennessee athletes in Football, Men’s Basketball, Baseball, and Women’s Soccer in the Name, Image, & Likeness (“NIL”) space.
His clients appreciate Michael’s zealous advocacy, experience, communication, and attention to detail.
Michael enjoys spending time with family and friends (and his two Chocolate Labs), traveling, playing and watching sports, playing the piano and guitar, hiking, and listening to music.
Practice Areas
Small Business/Commercial Disputes; Contract Drafting/Negotiation; Breach of Contract; Mergers & Acquisitions; Business Torts; Entity Formation; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Medical Malpractice/HCLA; Nursing Home Negligence; Health Care Law; Construction Disputes/Issues; Trial/Appellate Practice.
Admissions and Affiliations
- Supreme Court of Tennessee, 1994
- Supreme Court of Tennessee, 2004
- Supreme Court of The United States, 2012
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, 2011
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Tennessee, 2005
- U.S. District Court, Virgin Islands (by Special Admission), 2019 – 2020
- U.S. Virgin Islands Supreme Court (by Special Admission), 2019 – 2020
Service
- Board of Governors, Knoxville Bar Association, 2015-2017
- Chapter Advisor, Sigma Chi Fraternity, Beta Sigma Chapter, 2006 – 2018
- Treasurer, Campaigns to Elect and Re-Elect Judge Andrew Jackson, VI, 2004 – 2019
- Chairman/Co-Chairman, Legislative Committee, Knoxville Bar Association, 2008 – 2018
- Foundation Board Member, The Sertoma Center, 2017-2018
- Knoxville Bar Association
- Tennessee Bar Association
Recognition
- “AV” rated – Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013
- Mid-South Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2013 -2019
- Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law, 2010
- CityView Magazine “Top Attorney” – since 2012, selected as “Top Attorney” in Medical Malpractice – Plaintiff, Medical Malpractice – Defense, Nursing Home – Plaintiff, Nursing Home – Defense, Hospital Negligence – Defense, and Sports & Entertainment Law
Credentials
Law School
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D.,Cum Laude, 2004
College
The University of Tennessee, B.A.,Summa Cum Laude, 2001 (graduated in 3 years)
Phi Beta Kappa
Order of Omega
Sigma Chi Fraternity, Beta Sigma Chapter, 1998 – 2001
