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MIKE LAWRENCE

Michael F. Lawrence

Attorney

502 584 9511

Michael F. Lawrence

Mike has been licensed in the state of Kentucky since 1985 (over 40 years), graduating from the University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law.

Before coming to the Schafer Law Office, his practice focused on real estate disputes, realtor E+O claims, and insurance defense. This included mediation, arbitration, civil litigation (including appeals), and claims before the KREC, GLAR/KAR, and the EEOC.  Now Mike’s focus is strictly personal injury.  His past defense experience and work with insurance companies provide a different perspective, and aid in our dealing with insurance companies and defense counsel.

In his free time, Mike “Coach” Lawrence has coached youth soccer for over 30 years.  It began with his sons and now his grandsons. He has also coached coed softball teams at various law firms in the LBA Lawyer League

Professional Honors and Activities

  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Louisville Bar Association
  • Kentucky Defense Counsel
  • Greater Louisville Association of Realtors
  • Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
  • Admitted to practice in all Kentucky State Courts
  • The Federal District Courts for both the Eastern and Western Districts
  • The US Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • US Bankruptcy Courts for both Eastern and Western Districts

Teaching

  • Spring 2021
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution, Adjunct Lecturer
    • University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law
  • 2016-2022
    • Arbitration Team Coach (2017 Top 10 Finisher in Nationals in Chicago)
    • University of Louisville, Brandeis School of Law

Reported Cases

  • Pavkovich v. Shenouda, 280 S.W.3d 584 (Ky. App. 2009)
  • Dutschke v. Jim Russell Realtors, Inc., 281 S.W.3d 817 (Ky. App. 2008)
  • McGuire v. Citizens Fidelity Bank & Trust Co., 805 S.W.2d 119 (Ky. 1991)
  • Harris v. Deutsche Bank Nat’l Trust Co., 410 F.Supp.2d 552 (E.D. Ky. 2006)
  • Munn v. Pfizer Hosp. Products Group, Inc., 750 F.Supp. 244 (W.D. Ky. 1990)
  • Progressive Max Ins. Company v. National Car Rental Systems, Inc., 329 S.W.3d 320 (Ky 2011)

Cases Not in Official Reporters

  • Midnight Terror Productions, LLC v. Winterland, Inc., 2012 WL 5457530 (Ky. App 2012)
  • Haslett v. Fischer, 2007 WL 3227122 (Ky. App. 2007)
  • Torres v. One Beacon Ins. Co., 2004 WL 5565597 (E.D. Ky. 2004)
  • Graham v. United Parcel Service, 1998 WL 34202234 (W.D. Ky. 1998)
  • Citizens Fidelity Bank & Trust Company v. Calvin Harding, (Ky. App.1990)
  • Bryan Kennedy v. Shrei Sheldon, 1994-CA-2201 (Ky. App. 1996)
  • E.H. Construction, LLC v. Delor Design Group, Inc., 1998-CA-1476 (Ky. App. 2000) Affirmed on Appeal

Education

  • 1984
    • Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville
    • JD – Juris Doctor
  • 1982
    • Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
    • Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

  • Litigating Slip, Trip, and Fall Cases in Kentucky
  • Representing the Business: Defense Attorney Strategies
  • Law Day
  • Students and the Bill of Rights
  • Handling Complex Auto Insurance Coverage Disputes
  • Ethical Issues in Representation
  • Law Day in School
  • Students and the Bill of Rights
  • Credit Abuse Resistance Education
  • Credit Education for High School Students
  • Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Kentucky
  • Defending the Premises Liability Case in Kentucky

Publications

  • NBI/Litigating Slip, Trip, and Fall Cases in Kentucky
  • Representing the Business: Defense Attorney Strategies
  • Handling Complex Auto Insurance Coverage Disputes, Ethical Issues in Representation (seminar materials)
  • National Business Institute Seminar Premises Liability: Defending the Premises Liability Case in Kentucky