Carolyn P. Michener
Managing Partner
cmichener@mmalawfirm.com
Litigation-Focused Attorney Serving Kentucky and Indiana
Carolyn Michener is a partner at Michener Mullins & Arrington and a skilled litigator known for her sharp legal insight and dedication to client outcomes. Her practice focuses on a broad range of litigation matters, including business disputes, real estate conflicts, personal injury, medical malpractice, and trust and estate litigation.
Clients value Carolyn for her thoughtful approach, courtroom experience, and commitment to delivering practical results. Whether handling a complex commercial lawsuit or advocating for families in estate-related matters, Carolyn brings a high level of precision and professionalism to every case.
Background and Legal Experience
After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, Carolyn clerked for the Hon. Charles R. Simpson III in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky. She then practiced in the Business Litigation group at Stites & Harbison PLLC, where she handled complex disputes involving financial services, product liability, and professional malpractice.
Today, she continues to represent clients in trial and appellate courts throughout Kentucky and Indiana, offering hands-on litigation strategy from initial filing through final resolution.
Personal and Community Involvement
Beyond the courtroom, Carolyn is an active supporter of the arts and her local community. She served as a Fund for the Arts NeXtGen Board Member (2020–2023) and is an alumna of the NeXt Ambassador Class of 2020. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Liam, and their children.
Strategic Representation; Multiple Practice Areas
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Business and commercial litigation
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Real estate litigation and property disputes
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Personal injury
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Trust, estate, and fiduciary litigation
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Products liability
Professional Memberships and Admissions
Licensed in Kentucky and Indiana
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Kentucky Bar Association
Member, Louisville Bar Association
Member, Indiana State Bar Association
Professional Recognition
Kentucky Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2020–2024)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America
Commercial Litigation
Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2023–2024)
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