J. Michael Tanner

Background

Tanner, J. Michael was born on December 23, 1953 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, United States.

Education

Auburn University (Bachelor of Arts, 1976). Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (Juris Doctor, 1979).

Career

Worked at Ashe, Tanner & Wright, Professional Corporation (Tuscumbia, Alabama) specializing in Insurance Defense Litigation, Workers Compensation Law, Products Liability. Admitted to the bar, 1979, Tennessee. 1981, Alabama.

Member, 1977-1979 and Fifth Circuit Editor, 1978-1979, Cumberland Law Review.

Member, Moot Court Board.

Law Clerk to Honorary Orma R. Smith, United States. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, 1980-1981.

Member: Colbert County and American Bar Associations. Alabama State Bar.

Achievements

• J. Michael Tanner has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, 1977-1979 and Fifth Circuit Editor, 1978-1979, Cumberland Law Review. Member, Moot Court Board. Law Clerk to Honorary Orma R. Smith, United States.

District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, 1980-1981.

Member: Colbert County and American Bar Associations. Alabama State Bar.