Insurance Defense Grounded In Integrity, Quality And Dedication
Biography
Mike, a native of West Virginia, began his career as a schoolteacher and pastor before transitioning to law. In 1996, he enrolled in law school, embarking on a new professional path.
Mike specializes in dispute resolution, personal injury defense, premises liability, product liability, and insurance defense. He has extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases and has worked with individuals, businesses, and insurance companies. As a registered mediator, he has successfully facilitated settlements in Kentucky and Indiana.
With substantial trial experience, Mike has effectively defended companies and individuals in a wide range of personal injury claims, property damage disputes, insurance matters, and subrogation actions. He also has significant experience handling appeals in Kentucky and Indiana.
Mike has represented clients in both state and federal courts across Kentucky and Indiana, achieving successful outcomes at the appellate level in both states.
Outside of his legal practice, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife and two adult children. He is also a certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and wellness coach.
Education
- Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
- J.D. - 1999
- Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
- M.A. - 1989
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1999
- Indiana, 2000
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2000
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2000
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2002
Professional Associations
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Louisville Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Kentucky Defense Counsel
Representative Cases
- Higdon v. Buisson Inv. Corp 485 S.W.3d 752 (Ky. App. 2019)
- Ward Edison’s Prof’l Cleaning Servs.,LLC v. Liberty Landmark Grp. LLC, 2016 WL 3886948 (Ky. App. 2016)
- Brown v Mitsui Sumitomo Ins. Co., 492 S.W.3d 566 (Ky. App. 2016)
- Dennis Anderson Park Lake Apts., LLC v. Louisville & Jefferson County Metro. Sewer Dist. 2014 WL 5314687 (Ky. App. 2014)
- Campbell v. Pro Video Audio Prods, 2016 WL 1403394, (Ky. App. 2016)
- Torrence v. Gamble, 124 N.E.3d 1249 (In. App. 2019)