Atty. Michael J Schmitt

Atty. Michael J Schmitt

Order of the Coif. Member, Kentucky Law Journal, 1970-1971.

Paintsville Paintsville 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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—

Practice Areas Explained

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

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

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 Law

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 Law

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 Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael J Schmitt

Where is Michael J Schmitt's law office located?
Michael J Schmitt's law practice is located in Paintsville, Kentucky. The firm is Porter, Banks, Baldwin & Shaw, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J Schmitt handle?
Michael J Schmitt focuses on personal injury, litigation, education, environmental, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Michael J Schmitt practiced law?
Michael J Schmitt has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Michael J Schmitt go to law school?
Michael J Schmitt earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A. Political, 1968).
How can I contact Michael J Schmitt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael J Schmitt received?
Michael J Schmitt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1971
B.A. Political
University of Kentucky
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and District of Columbia Circuits U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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