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Michael F. Lawrence
About Michael
Biography
City Attorney for the City of Fincastle, Kentucky.
Greater Louisville Association of Realtors Arbitration Panel.
Greater Louisville Association of Realtors Forms Committee (former member).
Greater Louisville Association Of Realtors Affiliates Committee.
Coach, University of Louisville Brandies School of Law Arbitration Moot Court Team.
Practice Areas
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Kentucky for 40 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael F. Lawrence
440 S. 7th Street, Suite 200, Louisville, KY, 40203
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Michael F. Lawrence's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Vinny | December 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Heavy Hitter!
Mike is a juggernaut, even over Zoom, and worth every penny. I've heard less of a commanding voice from most law enforcement officers. Thanks, Mike.
Posted by Steph Horne | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Recommended for Real Estate Litigation, Breach of Contract issues
Mike Lawrence professionally and efficiently handles real estate litigation issues for me and my clients. He provides them with excellent advise in a timely manner. As a real estate closing attorney who does not litigate, I have come to rely on Mike Lawrence to help my clients who have a contract dis...
Posted by Randall Lates | November 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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Help with New Construction
Mr. Lawrence, was very helpful setting up our initial consultation provided great insight on how we needed to proceed forward with our new construction. He will be assisting us as we move forward with our build. I will post more as we progress. I am glad we found a lawyer that cares.
Posted by Oleta | May 11, 2012
Best Real Estate Attorney
I was very pleased with Mr. Lawrence's knowledge and enthusiasm. He was always well prepared. I would highly recommend him to my friends and family. I couldn't have asked for a better attorney!
Posted by Mike | May 10, 2012
Recommendation
I have been a client of Mike Lawrences in the past and Mike has always been very attentive, trustworthy, prepared, up to date on his knowledge of the real estate industry and the laws pertaining to the industry. Mike has worked very hard representing my best interest and am happy refer Mike's name t...
Michael F. Lawrence's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike Lawrence is one of the smartest lawyers I know. If you are a real estate agent in need of legal help Mike is the guy to call. He is very thorough in his preparation and gets great results. I have had to hire Mike myself on a real estate matter and I could not have been happier. Mike works on contract disputes too. If you need help in Louisville, KY do yourself a favor and call Mike Lawrence!"
"Michael Lawrence is a well repected insurance defense attorney who effectively advocates for his clients. He is keenly intelligent, well prepared and always a worthy adversary."
"I have known Michael for 20 years. Michael is the "go to guy" for any Real Estate or civil litigation matter. His knowledge of the law and civil rules-and how to use them-is amazing. Matters that I have referred to him for litigation has always been a financial success."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Lawrence is a great and knowledgeable real estate attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Lawrence is professional, knowledgeable and works very hard for his clients."
"He specializes in real estate defense but has an unbelievable knowledge in all areas of litigation."
"Having clerked for this attorney for 3 years and worked in his office as an attorney for three more, I can say that I have learned a tremendous amount from him. He is the nicest attorney you will ever lose to. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"Mike Lawrence has volunteered to work with our arbitration team at the University of Louisville for several years. He is extremely reliable and committed to the success of the team. He has an excellent ability to hone in on key facts and frame a case in winning manner. Our team came in third in the regional competition last year, and we could not have done it without Mike's assistance. Mike would be a great representative for any client and an excellent neutral for any parties with a difficult dispute to resolve."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Contributor 2013, Avvo
2012
Blue Ribbon Affiliate, Greater Louisville Association of Realtors
2012
Clients Choice Real Estate Badge, AVVO.COM
2012
Clients Choice Insurance Badge, AVVO.Com
Work Experience
2007 - Present
City Attorney, City of Fincastle
2004 - Present
Senior Partner, Lawrence & Lawrence, PLLC
1997 - 2004
Attorney, Goldberg & Simpson
1994 - 1997
In House Attorney, Frontier Insurance Company
1992 - 1994
Attorney, Airhart & Associates
1987 - 1991
Attorney, Greenebaum, Treitz, Maggiolo, Reisz & Brown
1985 - 1987
Attorney, Boehl, Stopher, Graves & Deindorfer
Associations
2008 - Present
Greater Louisville Association of realtors
2003 - Present
Kentucky Defense Counsel
1988 - Present
Louisville Bar Association
1985 - Present
Kentucky Bar Association
1985 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Progressive Max Ins Co. v. National Car Rental Systems, Inc 329 S.W.3rd (Ky 2011)
Supreme Court decided statute only allowed for recovery by intervention or mediation so common law claim dismissed.
McGuire v. Citizens Fidelity Bank & Trust Co, 805 S.W.2d 119 ((Ky 1991)
Bank won and helped define judicial admissions in Ky to include statements used in collateral proceedings
Munn v. Pfizer Hosp. Products Group, Inc. 750 F.Supp 244 (W.D. Ky 1990)
We prevailed on the denial of the defendants summary judgment motion. After prevailing at trial on the sole issue of when plaintiff knew or should have known of the defect the case settled.
Pavkovich v. Shenouda, 280 SW3d 584 (KyApp 2009)
Trial court granted our motion and it was affirmed on appeal
Dutschke v. Jim Russell Realtors 281 SW3d 817 (KyApp 2008)
Affirmed on appeal, plaintiff's motion for discretionary review at the supreme court denied.
Education
1984
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus
Bachelor Of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Litigating Slip, Trip and Fall Cases in Kentucky
Representing the Business: Defense Attorney Stratagies
2013
Law Day
Students and the Bill of Rights
2012
Handling Complex Auto Insurance Coverage Disputes
Ethical Issues in Representation
2011
Law Day in School
Students and the Bill of Rights
2011
Credit Abuse Resistance Education
Credit education for High School students
2010
Credit Abuse Resistance Education
Credit education for High School students
1999
Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Kentucky
Defending the Premises Liability Case in Kentucky
Publications
2013
NBI / Litigating Slip, Trip and Fall Cases in Kentucky
Representing the Business: Defense Attorney Stratagies
2012
Handling Complex Auto Insurance Coverage Disputes (Seminar Materials)
Ethical Issues in Representation
1999
National Business Institute Seminar
Premises Liability: Defending the Premises Liability Case in Kentucky
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
I need advise on if I can get some of my money back on a down payment
22 Dec 2021
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How do you remove names from title deed for a church?
02 Sep 2021
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My boyfriend wants his name on the deed of my house, is that a good idea? What are the pros and cons?
02 Sep 2021