Biography
Michael Rothacker is a tenacious litigator who has a particular interest in prosecuting claims using the state and federal nursing home regulations designed for the safety of the residents. He is known for his energy and attention to detail in his practice, as well as his relationship building with his clients. Michael sees helping people in one of the most difficult times of their lives as a solemn responsibility and privilege.
Since the beginning of his practice, he has focused on helping victims of nursing home abuse and neglect secure justice. Michael graduated a year early with his B.S. in political science from Campbellsville University in 2014 after earning the William E. Bennet award for top student in his major. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate a semester early from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2019.
During law school, Michael was a Trial Advocacy Board member with a top five score for the tryout competition, and he was selected as the Best Oral Advocate for the Clay Writing Club. Additionally, Michael worked for Judge Robert Johnson on the Kentucky Court of Appeals and for Richard Bottoms, the Commonwealth Attorney for the 50th Judicial District In between his time in undergraduate and law school, Michael worked for the United States Senate and the Kentucky State Legislature.
Michael is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and the Kentucky Justice Association He resides in Harrodsburg with his wife, Kaylynn, and son Gabriel.
Practice Areas
- Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
- Personal Injury
Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
- Juris Doctorate - 2019
- Honors: Trial Advocacy Board Member
- Honors: Best Oral Advocate for the Clay Writing Club
- Campbellsville University
- B.S. - 2014
- Honors: William E. Bennet Award
- Major: Political Science
Professional Associations
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Kentucky Justice Association
Past Positions
- Judge Robert Johnson on the Kentucky Court of Appeals
- Richard Bottoms, the Commonwealth Attorney for the 50th Judicial District
- United States Senate
- Kentucky State Legislature