Michael "Mike" Proctor

Michael "Mike" Proctor

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Finance Law Commercial Litigation
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Finance Law Commercial Litigation
Works at
Bowles Rice LLP

40 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Mike concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, election and commercial law.

His experience includes representing banks, construction companies, elected officials, and other large and small companies throughout the region. Also, his experience includes: bankruptcy litigation; election challenges; perfecting and defending mechanics’ lien claims; construction defect claims; Uniform Commercial Code litigation; and defending statutory liability claims against lenders. Early in his career, Mike defended medical malpractice claims through jury trial.

Works at
Bowles Rice LLP

40 Best Lawyers awards

Bowles Rice LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Cincinnati, J.D., graduated 2011

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • Ohio Supreme Court
  • Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
  • U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Affiliations

  • Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce - Member
  • Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) - Member
  • Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh - Member
  • Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh - Members
  • American Subcontractors Association of Western Pennsylvania - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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