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Michael D. Bowling

Education

  • J.D. Northern Kentucky University
    B.A. University of Kentucky

Bar Admissions

  • Kentucky


Michael D. Bowling
Of Counsel

Michael D. Bowling
Of Counsel

Michael Bowling concentrates his practice in the areas of governmental affairs and lobbying, county and municipal law, construction law, environmental law, and products liability. He brings a wealth of experience to clients as a result of his public service. Mr. Bowling has served as chairman of the Blue Ribbon Panel in Support of Public Advocacy of the Kentucky Bar Association; board attorney of the Bell County Board of Education; Middlesboro City Attorney; State Representative, 87th Legislative District; and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee of the Kentucky Legislature.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Assisted in response to request for proposal from state agency regarding license to build a hotel next to state-owned golf course
  • Represented a non-profit corporation representing the horse industry in Kentucky.
  • Advised various state programs, departments, universities and other agencies on how to pass major program legislation
  • Advised hotel developers and helped them acquire license in conjunction with state park attractions
  • Represented subcontract mining corporation against a general contractor resulting in punitive damages

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2009
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 2005-2009
    Bowling, Johnson and Lycan, PLLC
  • 1996-2005
    Bowling Law Offices, PLLC
  • 1992-1996
    Stumbo, Bowling and Barber, PLLC
  • 1991-1998
    Kentucky House of Representatives
  • 1985-1992
    Michael D. Bowling, Attorney at Law
  • 1981-1985
    Judge Advocate General’s Corp, U.S. Army

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Certified to the Military Trial Courts
  • Bell County Bar Association
  • Admitted to the Eastern District of Kentucky
  • Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Certified to the Military Court of Appeals
  • Admitted to the United States Supreme Court
  • Arthur Von Briesen Award, National Legal Aid and Defender Association
  • Distinguished Military Graduate, University of Kentucky
  • Four-year Army ROTC Scholarship Recipient
  • Army Accommodation Medal
  • Honorable Discharge, U.S. Army 1985
  • Life Saver Award, Kentucky State Police
  • 1998 Chief Justice’s Special Service Award
  • United Way Gold Award
  • Public Policy Leadership Award for MADD Kentucky

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Current Chairman, Pine Mountain Regional Industrial Development Authority
  • Board Member, Legal Aid Society of Kentucky
  • Board Member, Prevent Child Abuse
  • Administrative Council, Covenant United Methodist Church

PUBLICATIONS / SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Multitude of speaking engagements for civic, governmental, legislative, and community groups concerning legal, legislative, and community development affairs.