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R. Michael Sullivan

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  • Owensboro, KY
  • Licensed for 30 years
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About R.

I was born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, and after I graduated from law school, I returned to Owensboro in 1991 to practice law.  During the last 25 years, I have represented businesses and individuals in numerous civil matters, including personal injury and wrongful death cases, employment matters, business and commercial matters, real estate, estate, litigation and other issues.

I also believe in giving back to my community and the legal profession.  I am active in my church and currently serve as legal counsel to the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation and other worthy causes.  I also served as President of the Kentucky Bar Association in 2016-2017.

I spend my free time with my family, whether it is going to the kids' sporting events or working in the yard or around the house.  I also enjoy Notre Dame football in the fall and University of Kentucky basketball in the winter.

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Practice areas

Personal injuryContracts and agreementsLitigationEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 40%

    I counsel employers on numerous employment issues, including discharge of employees, discrimination claims, ADA and FMLA issues, non-compete covenants, policy questions and other issues that arise every day with employees.

    27 years

  2. Litigation: 30%

    I have represented plaintiffs and defendants, both businesses and individuals, in both state and federal court, in civil cases of all types, including commercial or business litigation, employment, personal injury, wrongful death, and real estate disputes.

    27 years

  3. Contracts and agreements: 20%

    I have represented businesses and individuals in drafting contracts involved the sale or lease of real estate, manufactured products, and other personal property, as well as leases and other commercial agreements. I have also represented businesses and individuals in disputes over contract issues.

    27 years

  4. Personal injury: 10%

    I have represented individuals in Owensboro and the surrounding counties in personal injury lawsuits arising from auto accidents, slip and falls, and other serious accidents. This is an advertisement. Client is responsible for expenses associated with case.

    27 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

100 Saint Ann Street
Owensboro, KY, 42303

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      KYAuthorized to Practice Law199110/04/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Civil Litigation: DefenseSuperLawyers2017
      Pro-Bono Service AwardWestern Kentucky Volunteer Lawyers Program2013
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      ShareholderSullivan, Mountjoy, Stainback & Miller, PSC1991 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Kentucky Bar AssociationPresident1991 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Kentucky College of LawN/A1991
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Kentucky Law UpdateKBA Update2017
      Kentucky Law UpdateKBA Update2016
      Tri-State Payroll Associates Monthly MeetingProposed Changes to Overtime Regulations2015
      Owensboro Rotary ClubEmployment Law Presentation2015
      Kentucky Law UpdateKBA Update2015
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      Combs v. Kentucky Wesleyan College, 2008 WL 145253 (W.D.Ky. 2008)Trial court entered judgment in favor of retired professors restoring their health insurance benefits.
      Sutton v. Hopkins County, 2007 WL 119856 (W.D.Ky. 2007)Obtained summary judgment from trial court dismissing claims of inmates transferred from other jails.
      Davis v. Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus of Missouri, Inc., 116 Fed.Appx. 555 (6th Cir. 2004)The decision for the client was affirmed on appeal.
      Boarman v. Commonwealth, 37 S.W.3d 759 (Ky. 2001)Successful decision affirmed on appeal.
      Graham v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 230 F.3d 1358, 2000 WL 1290383 (6th Cir. 2000)Decision for the client was affirmed on appeal.
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