Michael J. Gorman
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Biography
Mike Gorman is an experienced trial lawyer, focusing on commercial litigation and representation of banks and other lenders. Mike has appeared in state and federal courts across the country, from New Jersey to California, as well as bankruptcy courts in Missouri and Kansas. He has appellate experience in both federal and state courts.
Read MoreMike Gorman is an experienced trial lawyer, focusing on commercial litigation and representation of banks and other lenders. Mike has appeared in state and federal courts across the country, from New Jersey to California, as well as bankruptcy courts in Missouri and Kansas. He has appellate experience in both federal and state courts.
Mike represents businesses in contracts, business torts, employment, dealer/franchise, trade practices and general commercial disputes nationwide. He also represents lenders in loan enforcement litigation and workouts, and in wholesale inventory loan enforcement matters.
Read LessEducation
University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D. with distinction, 1986) Order of the Bench and Robe; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; UMKC Law Review, Associate Case Note Editor
Rockhurst College, Kansas City, Missouri (B.S., 1983, Accounting)
Bar Admissions
- Missouri
- Michigan
Recognitions
Distinctions
Distinction selection information
Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, Business Litigation: 2011 to present
AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell: 1994 to present
Best Lawyers in America 2014
Advisory Board, Bank Counsel Section, Missouri Bankers Association, 2016-Present; Vice Chair 2021-2022
Presenter, “Forbearance and Work Out Agreements”, Missouri Bankers Association Legal Issues Conference, October 2014
Community
- Mr. Gorman coached and managed youth soccer teams and clubs for over 15 years. He is an active member of the Nativity Council, Knights of Columbus, where he recently served as Grand Knight for three years.
In the News
- McDowell Rice Congratulates Our 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Mike Gorman Named Chair of the Missouri Bankers Association Bank Counsel Advisory Section for 2022-23
- Mike Gorman Named Chair of MBA Bank Counsel Advisory Section 2022
- 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
- 2020 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® Lists
- MRSB announces 2016 Executive Board members
- Jonathan Margolies and Mike Gorman successfully work out judgment on real estate debt
- Gorman speaks on forbearance agreements
- Hugh Marshall, Jim Daniels and Mike Gorman obtain confidential settlement in a case alleging fraud, conspiracy and aiding and abetting fraud against borrower’s prior lender
- Missouri Supreme Court changes causation standard in workers’ compensation retaliation cases
- Understanding the “vacancy” provisions in your building insurance policy
- Mike Gorman defeats NLRB unfair labor practice charge
- Mike Gorman wins $1.2 million Summary Judgment for Floor Plan Lender in New York Federal Court “Out of Trust” case
- McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan – Ingrams Best Companies to Work For
- Best Law Firm Awards & Recognition
- Mike Gorman wins summary judgment in Missouri State Court wrongful termination case