Atty. Michael E. Geraghty
Mr. Geraghty has been a practicing attorney for 25 years, and, for the past decade and a half, he has been dedicated to defending health professionals and hospitals in medical malpractice and catastrophic birth injury cases.
Birth Trauma/Catastrophic Damages & More Attorney · Serving Detroit, MI · 29+ Years Experience
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About Michael E. Geraghty at a Glance
Michael E. Geraghty is an Associate Principal based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1997) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (1997). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1997) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serves clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael E. Geraghty
- Mr. Geraghty has been a practicing attorney for 25 years, and, for the past decade and a half, he has been dedicated to defending health professionals and hospitals in medical malpractice and catastrophic birth injury cases
- He also represents healthcare facilities in premises liability cases
- Unlike most of his medical malpractice defense-attorney peers, Mr. Geraghty spent years representing clients as a former plaintiff’s attorney
- This “both sides of the courtroom” background provides him with the knowledge and experience necessary to give his defense clients a penetrating analysis of both the law and the medicine and to identify the pertinent issues and strengths of their cases
- Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Mr. Geraghty entered the law with one main goal in mind: to treat clients with respect, honesty, fairness, and kindness
- Today, too many conflicts and disputes can no longer be resolved through reasonable discussion, which he would prefer
- But, when the dispute must be resolved by a judge or a jury, he listens to his clients carefully, understands their needs, and represents them zealously
- They consistently report that he is smart, hardworking, and always goes the extra mile
- Mr. Geraghty is a member of the firm’s Marketing Committee and Pro Bono Committee
- He concentrates his pro bono service on the Pope Francis Center’s Legal Aid Clinic, where he volunteers and coordinates and arranges other volunteer attorneys from Kitch
- The Pope Francis Center’s Legal Aid Clinic provides a basic level of legal advice and counsel for Project H.E.L.P. (Homeless Experiencing Legal Protection)
- Mr. Geraghty has been a member of the Michigan Society of Healthcare Management (MSRM) since 2008, is currently the co-chair of the Government Issues Committee, a member of the Education Committee, and a director at large on the MSHRM Board of Directors
- Beyond Kitch When not defending his clients, Mr. Geraghty loves to spend time with his wife, son, and the family dog
- Whenever he can, he likes to ski, play golf, and travel
- He is also deeply involved in his son’s travel soccer club team
- Recent Presentations Legal Updates in Healthcare for 2022, the Michigan Society of Healthcare Management’s Annual Meeting, 5/19/22 Insights & News May, 2025 - Recent Highlights Michael Geraghty Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel June, 2024 - Recent Highlights Michael Geraghty Presents at the Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Managers' Annual Conference May, 2024 - Recent Highlights Kitch Attorneys Present to OB/GYN Residents at Annual SEMCME Event March, 2024 - Recent Highlights Michael Geraghty Recognized by Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
Practice Areas Explained
Michael E. Geraghty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael E. Geraghty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Detroit.
Medical Malpractice in Detroit
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal Injury in Detroit
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Detroit
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Detroit are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Detroit Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Detroit-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Detroit Choose Michael E. Geraghty
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael E. Geraghty's practice in the field of medical malpractice and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael E. Geraghty brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Michigan and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Michael E. Geraghty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and personal injury, Michael E. Geraghty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Detroit
A Detroit-based practice means Michael E. Geraghty attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael E. Geraghty Handles in Detroit
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