Patrick W. Michael

Partner
Louisville, KY
(502) 581-8022 | Phone
(502) 581-8111 | Fax

Patrick Michael is a partner practicing in the Louisville office of Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP. He joined Dinsmore & Shohl as a partner in September 2009 when his former firm, Woodward, Hobson & Fulton, LLP, merged with Dinsmore. Partick focuses his practice primarily in commercial litigation, professional malpractice defense and ERISA/ employee benefits litigation.

Patrick began his legal career as a trial attorney in 1987. While learning the art of trial practice and honing his skill in the courtroom, he began to focus his practice in the area of commercial litigation, including contract and business disputes and litigation involving the Uniform Commercial Code. In addition, Patrick counsels clients in the area of employee benefit litigation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and represents professionals in malpractice actions including accountants and attorneys.

Patrick has continued his study of the art of trial practice. He attended the National Institute of Trial Advocacy’s National Session, the Institute’s flagship training program designed to polish trial advocacy skills of experienced practitioners. He also attended the NITA Master Advocates program and the NITA Teacher Training Program and subsequently, has taught trial practice at NITA Regional Programs.

Prior to law school, Patrick began his professional life by preparing for a career in the theatre. He studied in the professional acting studio at the University of Illinois for six years. In addition, he studied directing with one of the country’s foremost directing teachers. He received degrees in acting and directing, both from the University of Illinois. Patrick worked at Actors Theatre of Louisville for eight years. During this time, he served as the theatre’s general manager and was responsible for its fiscal and organizational management. In addition, he periodically directed showcase productions. Patrick continues to maintain his many contacts in the professional theatre and works as a free-lance director.

Education

J.D., Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville (1987)
M.B.A., Bellarmine College (1984)
M.F.A., Directing, University of Illinois (1979)
B.F.A., Acting, University of Illinois (1977)

Bar Admissions

Kentucky

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court

Selected Professional & Civic Organizations

Kentucky Bar Association
Louisville Bar Association
ALFA International, Business Litigation Practice Group Chair
Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
Leadership Louisville 2000
Leadership Louisville Bingham Fellows 2007
Leadership Louisville Membership Action Council 2009

Awards & Recognitions