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Mike Schafer The Schafer Law Office 440 South Seventh Street Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40203

12/1990 - Present:    Michael A. Schafer, Attorney at Law
Sole Practitioner specializing in Civil Litigation including automobile accidents, slip and fall and wrongful death cases.

Criminal Defense including DUIs, felonies, misdemeanors, traffic, and capital cases.  

06/1989-11/1990:    The O'Bryan Law Firm
Insurance Defense Litigation specializing in negligence and tort liability, contract disputes, workers' compensation;

Criminal Defense including all aspects of discovery and all court appearances including jury trials.

08/1986 - 04/1989:    Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, 30th Judicial District
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney

04/1989 - 06/1989:    Deputy Division Chief, Trial Division B
Assistant Division Chief in supervision of six prosecutors and two secretaries.

11/1986 - 06/1989:    Prosecutor, Trial Division A
Prosecute felony cases by preparing pleadings, motion, discovery responses and briefs; Circuit Court appearances including bond hearings, competency hearings, revocation hearings, suppression hearings, pretrial conferences, guilty pleas, sentencing and jury trials.

Special Assistant Attorney General
Appointed to brief and to argue appeals in the Kentucky Court of Appeals and certifications of law in the Kentucky Supreme Court.

Fatal Accident Support Team- respond to fatal accident where alcohol or drug involvement is suspected to assist police in drafting search warrants and advise on legal issues.
 
Sealed Indictment Team - work with undercover detectives in preparing and prosecuting drug and fencing cases.

08/1986 - 11/1986:    District Court, Felony Division/Grand Jury 
Review, conference and evaluate felony cases; conduct preliminary hearings; screen, prepare and present cases to the Grand Jury.

04/1984 - 05/1985:    Crull, Meers and Ryan
Law Clerk - Research and write pleadings, memoranda and briefs for general practice firm.

08/1984 - 01/1985:    Jefferson County Attorney, Juvenile Division
Intern - Represent the County in juvenile proceedings under the supervision of an Assistant County Attorney.


Education:

National College of District Attorneys, Houston, Texas
1988 Graduate of Career Prosecutors Course

University of Louisville School of Law, Louisville, Kentucky
Juris Doctor, May 1985

Honors:    Top Grade -     Law and Psychology Seminar
               Top Grade -     Administrative Law

University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, May 1981

Major:     Marketing




Professional Honors & Activities:

Academy Of Justice, Past President;

Louisville Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Past Secretary;
Kentucky Bar Association;

Association of Trial Lawyers of America;

Kentucky Association of Trial Attorneys;

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers;

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels;

Admitted to practice in the Kentucky United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky;

The United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit;

The United States Supreme Court.

Louisville Law Examiner, Associate Editor;

Sigma Delta Kappa Law Fraternity, Chancellor;

International Law Society, Treasurer;

1985 Phillip Jessop Moot Court Competition;

American Justice Association (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyer of America);

Kentucky Justice Association:

Louisville Bar Association;

Student Bar Association

Court Admissions:

Commonwealth of Kentucky

United States Supreme Court

United States Court of Appeals 6th Circuit

United States Disrict Court for the Western District of Kentucky

United States Disrict Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky

 

Download a Publication:

Auto Accidents

• I Am Getting a Windfall or the Court System Is a Lottery is a Personal Injury Myth
• If a person has been in an accident they should never settle their case before they have recovered from their injuries.
• Accidents Causing Traumatic Brain Injuries May Result in Vision Issues
• PIP Application Form
• What Does Stacking Mean In Kentucky?
• What Happens If A Car Almost Hits Me And Causes Me to Hit Something Else?
• Does Kentucky Need a Cell Phone Law?
• No-Fault Insurance, Basic Reparation Benefits or Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
• Does My Personal Car Insurance Cover A Rental Car?
• Top 11 Arguments Insurance Companies Use Against You To Defeat Your Personal Injury Case
• Questions You Should Ask The Insurance Adjuster
• Do You Need A Lawyer For your Car Wreck Case ?
• The Do's And Don'ts Of Talking With An Insurance Adjuster

Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents

• Wrongful Death Cases In Kentucky

Bicycle Accidents

• Is it as Important for Adults to Wear Bicycle Helmets?
• Are Bicycle Accidents Covered In Kentucky?

Automobile Insurance

• The Different Ways To Get Your Car Repaired After An Automobile Accident
• The Kentucky Assigned Claims Plan
• Roadside Assistance And Towing
• Added Reparation Benefits
• Uninsured Motorist Coverage
• Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM)
• Can I Reject Or Waive My No-Fault Benefits?
• Umbrella Policies
• Questions You Need To Ask Your Insurance Agent When Purchasing Car Insurance
• PIP Deductibles
• When Does A Teenaged Driver Need to Be added To My Auto Insurance Policy?
• How Much Automobile Insurance Should I Buy?
• Does Health Insurance Pay My Medical Bills If I Am In An Automobile Accident?
• How Do I Get A Rental Car After I Have Been In A Car Accident?
• Eight Common Discounts Offered By Car Insurance Companies
• Collision Coverage
• Can I Buy Insurance If I Don’t Own A Car?
• What Is Liablity Insurance?
• What Are The Different Types Of Car Insurance Coverage I Can Buy ?

General

• What You Can Expect From Your Attorney In Your Personal Injury Case
• What Happens In A Personal Injury Case
• What You Should Know About Lawyer Advertising
• How To Determine The Value Of A Personal Injury Case
• How Insurance Companies Settle Cases
• Choosing An Attorney For Your Accident Case

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