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Since 2008, Michael McDonnell III has served as the Managing Partner of the Philadelphia office of Kutak Rock, LLP. Michael is a 1985 graduate of Villanova University and a 1990 graduate of the University of Notre Dame School of Law.
Mike has argued before the Supreme Court of New Jersey, the Third Circuit, and the Pennsylvania Superior Court on multiple occasions over his more than thirty years of legal practice.
Litigation & Appellate Experience
He has served as a Common Pleas Arbitrator, mediator, and expert witness before AAA panels. His experience spans complex litigation and dispute resolution, including high-level appellate advocacy and arbitration proceedings.
The focus of his practice has been litigating and providing counsel to insureds and insurers on complex insurance matters. His work includes construction defect, marine, logistics, transportation, aviation, property, fire loss, fidelity, and class action matters.
Professional Recognition
Mike has been honored as a Super Lawyer by his peers, reflecting his standing within the legal community.
Mediation Focus
As a mediator, Mike is frequently selected to handle insurance coverage disputes, bad faith claims, construction-related matters, and complex commercial litigation. His extensive experience representing both insurers and insureds allows him to evaluate disputes from multiple perspectives and guide parties toward informed and efficient resolution.
His background in appellate advocacy and arbitration provides additional insight into how complex legal issues are interpreted and resolved.
Mike is available to mediate matters throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Representative Matters Include:
- Insurance coverage and bad faith disputes
- Construction defect and design-related claims
- Class action and complex commercial litigation
- Transportation, aviation, and logistics-related matters
- Property damage, fire loss, and fidelity claims
Ideal Cases for Mediation:
- Complex insurance coverage and bad faith disputes
- Construction and commercial litigation matters
- Multi-party and high-exposure cases
- Cases involving technical or industry-specific issues
- Pre-suit, active litigation, or arbitration-stage disputes
Michael McDonnell III is a mediator frequently selected for complex insurance, construction, and commercial disputes involving high-level legal issues, industry-specific considerations, and significant exposure.