Michael Bartlett is an Associate Attorney at Rendigs, Fry, Kiely and Dennis with a strong background in litigation, regulatory law, and public service. He practices with the firm’s insurance and general litigation group, representing clients throughout Ohio and Kentucky. Known for his problem-solving abilities, Michael brings a well-rounded perspective shaped by experience in both the public and private sectors, where he has held senior and executive positions in government and private businesses.  Having managed and advised organizations during times of crisis, Michael values efficiency and effectiveness to resolve complicated issues facing his clients. Outside of work, Michael enjoys life in Edgewood, Kentucky with his wife and three children. He’s an outdoors enthusiast and is just as comfortable operating heavy equipment as he is in the courtroom.

Admissions

  • State of Ohio
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Professional Affiliations

  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Cincinnati Bar Association
  • Northern Kentucky Bar Association (Board Member 2021-present, Secretary 2024, Vice President 2025)
  • Kentucky City County Management Association (2023-2024)
  • Municipal Attorneys Association of Kentucky (Board Member, 2019-2021, Executive Director 2018-2021)
  • Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrators Association (2019-2021)
  • Kentucky Colonel

Education

  • Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (J.D., )
  • University of Louisville (B.S.,)

Presentations

  • Ethical and Legal Pitfalls for Local ABC Administrators, Kentucky League of Cities – ABC Summit, 2019.
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Officials, Kentucky League of Cities – City Officials Training, panelist, 2019.
  • Blighted Abandoned Dilapidated Property Conference, panelist, 2018.
  • Northern-Southern Regional Conference of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA), panelist, 2017.
  • Code Enforcement Board Training, Planning & Development Services, presentation to local code enforcement officials, 2017.
  • Kenton County Alliance (2016)
  • Kenton County Mayors’ Group, “Solicitor’s Corner” (2015-2016)
  • Northern Kentucky Bar Association, Local Government Section (2015-2018)
  • Kentucky Justice Association Law Day Program (2012)
  • Kentucky Bar Association C.A.R.E. Program (2011-2013)