Saint Louis University School of Law,
LL.B., 1961
Saint Louis University,
A.B., 1961
American College of Trial Lawyers
State Committee
State Chairman, 1996-1998
American Law Institute
International Association of Defense Counsel
Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel
National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Executive Committee
The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Chair, Admiralty Law Section, 1988-1989
Chair, Litigation Section, 1988-1989
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, (by BL Rankings) 1993-2021
Listed for more than 20 years
Listed in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, (by Thomson Reuters) 2005-2019
Named Lawyer of the Year for Admiralty & Maritime Law in St. Louis by Best Lawyers, (by BL Rankings) 2012
In 2015, Michael was elected as an inaugural member to the newly formed Saint Louis University School of Law Order of the Fleur de Lis Hall of Fame. Inductees are those who have "brought honor to both Saint Louis University and the School of Law by demonstrating the University mission and Jesuit spirit through professional successes and significant contributions to the community."
Thompson Coburn LLP
Partner, 1974-2023
Saint Louis University School of Law
Adjunct Professor Trial Practice, 1988-2023
Lecturer on Admiralty Law, 1972-1974
Saint Louis University School of Law
Development Committee
Dean's Council
Saint Louis University
Board of Trustees
St. Patrick’s Center
Board of Directors
Knights of the Cauliflower Ear
Former Chairman
Archbishop May Society
Director
Michael's practice included substantial experience in tort and commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
Over his distinguished 55-year career, he has represented clients in general commercial litigation, securities litigation, insurance coverage disputes, product liability litigation, FELA and maritime work.
Michael has lectured extensively throughout the country on discovery and trial tactics. He was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (by BL Rankings) from 1993 to 2021. He was named the Best Lawyers® 2012 St. Louis Admiralty & Maritime Law Lawyer of the Year (by BL Rankings).
Michael was selected by the U.S. District Judges of the Eastern District of Missouri as Chairperson for two selection panels for United States Magistrate Judges. He was also selected by the Circuit Judges of the City of St. Louis to represent them in acquiring the then-current federal courthouse from the U.S. Government when the Thomas F. Eagleton Federal Courthouse was completed in 2000.
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