". . . an outstanding litigator who is fantastic in the courtroom."
- ChambersUSA 2010 ". . . an incredibly safe pair of hands."
- ChambersUSA 2005 Mike Cronan is a member and former Managing Partner (1994-1997) of the firm. His practice focuses on civil litigation, with emphasis on business and complex litigation, health care law, and alternative dispute resolution. Recent Assignments · Co-counsel for plaintiff in a successful federal district court Lanham Act lawsuit for infringement of a registered trademark and false designation of origin · Representation of an international company on equipment obsolescence and product liability issues · Representation of hospital medical staffs and physicians in peer review matters, including successful defense affirmed on Sixth Circuit appeal involving a physician's antitrust lawsuit challenging hospital's denial of his clinical privileges Recent Speaking Engagements and Publications Over the past 25 years, Mr. Cronan has made dozens of seminar presentations and has written numerous articles and other publications relating to litigation and health care law. He has contributed to chapters in three editions of the University of Kentucky publication, Kentucky Health Care Law (2004 4th Edition). Before Stites & Harbison After graduating from law school in 1970, until 1974 when he joined Stites & Harbison, Mr. Cronan served as a Lieutenant, Judge Advocate General's Corps, USNR, at the law center for the Eleventh Naval District, San Diego, California, and in the Office of Staff Judge Advocate, Commander Cruiser Destroyer Forces, Pacific. More Than Stites & Harbison Mike is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® (1993-2012) in the categories of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Health Care Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants for 2012, and was named the 2011 Lawyer of the Year in Health Care Law and 2009 Louisville Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year by the magazine. He is listed in Chambers Global - The World's Leading Lawyers as a "Leader in their Field" for 2012 and he is also listed in Chambers USA, "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," 2004-2011 and in the 2011 Kentucky Super Lawyers magazine, where he was named "Top Point Getter" for 2011. He has been named a "Litigation Star" by Benchmark: Litigation Magazine, 2008 and 2009. Mike was named to the 2010 Partners in Health Care by Business First for his vital work for the health care industry. Civic and community involvement includes the Rotary Club of Louisville; GuardiaCare Services, Inc. (Chairman of the Board, 2001-2004); Holy Spirit Church (President, Parish Council, 2000-2003); Citizens for Better Judges (Attorney Steering Committee, 1983-Present); and, Medical Foundation of the Jefferson County Medical Society (Community Advisor, 1983-2006). Besides Stites & Harbison Mike-a former volunteer firefighter for many years-has a passion for antique fire engines and is the proud owner of a 1956 Maxim Pumper which resides in its own fire house adjacent to his garage. Memberships American Health Lawyers Association American Bar Association American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow American Society of Medical Association Counsel Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Louisville Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association Defense Research Institute (DRI) Judicial Nominating Commission for the 30th Judicial Circuit Kentucky Defense Counsel Kentucky Bar Foundation, Fellow Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, Life Member Community Involvement Rotary Club of Louisville GuardiaCare Services, Inc., Chairman of the Board, 2001-2004 Holy Spirit Church, President, Parish Council, 2000-2003 Citizens for Better Judges, Attorney Steering Committee, 1983-Present Medical Foundation of the Jefferson County Medical Society, Community Advisor, 1983-2006 Industry Experience Consumer Products / Food / Beverage Government Procurement & Contracts Health Care Not For Profit & Professional / Trade Organizations Industrial / Manufacturing Facilities Pharmaceutical / Medical Devices News 75 Stites & Harbison attorneys honored in Best Lawyers in America Kentucky Super Lawyers list">Mike Cronan earns "Top Point Getter" on Kentucky Super Lawyers list Chambers USA honors 31 Stites & Harbison attorneys with inclusion in the 2011 guide Events Data Breach: Understanding the Risk and Managing a Crisis How will the HITECH Act affect your law firm? |