Atty. Michael J Schmitt
Order of the Coif. Member, Kentucky Law Journal, 1970-1971.
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About Michael J Schmitt at a glance
Michael J Schmitt is an Of Counsel based in Paintsville, Kentucky, practicing at Porter, Banks, Baldwin & Shaw, PLLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, education, environmental, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1971), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1971) and University of Kentucky (B.A. Political, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Johnson County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations Kentucky Defense Council (Member, Board of Directors, 2002-2007) Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Paintsville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Order of the Coif
- Member, Kentucky Law Journal, 1970-1971
Co-Author
- "The Dilemma of Adoptees in the Class Gift Structure — The Kentucky Approach: A Rule Without Reason," 59 Kentucky Law Journal 921, 1971
- Member, 1971-1975 and Chairman, 1972-1975, Paintsville Planning and Zoning Commission
- Member, Kentucky Oil and Gas Association, 1980—
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Michael J Schmitt's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J Schmitt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Michael J Schmitt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J Schmitt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Michael J Schmitt is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Kentucky →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael J Schmitt is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Kentucky →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael J Schmitt is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kentucky →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Kentucky
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Paintsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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