Michael D. "Mike" Risley
Mike Risley is Co-Chair of the firm’s Appellate Advocacy Group and former Chair of the Louisville office’s Litigation Service Group. A seasoned litigator, Mike frequently appears before both state and federal appellate courts. He also has deep experience in disputes involving insurance bad faith and coverage, ERISA, and commercial and employment-related matters. Mike currently is serving the firm as Louisville Office Executive Member and is a former member of the firm’s Management Committee.
More Than Stites & Harbison
Mike serves as General Counsel to the Better Business Bureau of Greater Louisville. He is a Church Attorney for the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky, teacher at St. Matthews Episcopal Church and a former long-time member of the Board of Trustees of St. Francis School, an independent school located in Louisville.
- Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated
- Kentucky Super Lawyers (2013-present)
- Louisville Magazine Top Lawyers (2013-16)
- Finance Monthly, Fintech Awards Insurance & Reinsurance Lawyer of the Year (2019)
Louisville, Kentucky 40202-3352
