Atty. Michael Thomas Walsh
Michael Walsh is a Principal at the Kitch Chicago office. He joined Kitch in May of 2011 after being a partner at the law firm of Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey for 17 years.
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Michael Thomas Walsh is a Principal based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Kitch Drutchas Wagner Valitutti & Sherbrook. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation, and elder law. Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1991) and St. John's University (B.S. Economics, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Memberships : Member, Chicago Bar Association Member, Illinois State Bar Association Member, American Bar Association Member, Illinois Society of Trial Lawyers Member, Trial Bar, U, S, and District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Michael Walsh is a Principal at the Kitch Chicago office
- He joined Kitch in May of 2011 after being a partner at the law firm of Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey for 17 years
- Mr. Walsh has substantial experience as a trial lawyer in the areas of medical malpractice, long term health care, insurance defense, product liability and commercial litigation
- Mr. Walsh is licensed to practice law in Illinois, the Northern District of Illinois, Indiana and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- He frequently lectures in the areas of medical malpractice and health care
- He is AV Peer Review Rated by LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
- The AV Peer Review rating is the highest rating allowed
- It attests to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics, and reflects the confidential opinions of the Bar and the Judiciary
- He was also recognized as a Leading Lawyer in 2021 and 2022
- This recognition is based on a survey of their peers
- Mr. Walsh received his J.D. from The John Marshall Law School in 1991
- He was on the law review at John Marshall as well as on the National Moot Court team
- He received his Bachelor of Science in Economics and English from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota
- He also worked at the Mercantile Exchange as a trader broker
Professional Memberships
- Member, Chicago Bar Association Member, Illinois State Bar Association Member, American Bar Association Member, Illinois Society of Trial Lawyers Member, Trial Bar, U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Insights & News December, 2022 - Recent Highlights, Wins Medical Defense Trial Victory Secured by Mike Walsh and Alex Shenoo!
- February, 2022 - Recent Highlights 23 Kitch Attorneys Recognized as Leading Lawyers November, 2021 - Recent Highlights, Wins, Recent Appellate Big Win for Kitch and Clients in Illinois Supreme Court
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Michael Thomas Walsh's Areas of Practice
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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 attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael Thomas Walsh is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Thomas Walsh is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
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 andnue, 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.
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