Mike Gottschlich resolves complex commercial litigation, steering clients through high-stakes business, securities, antitrust, and financial disputes. A dynamic negotiator, Mike excels at identifying multiple perspectives in any given case, leveraging his many years of practice and insight into dispute resolution to craft compelling persuasive arguments that advance his clients’ interests. His ability to see beyond the obvious empowers businesses to overcome seemingly insurmountable legal challenges.

As national litigation counsel for several companies, Mike manages intricate business litigation across federal and state courts nationwide. His representation of financial institutions is particularly noteworthy and ranges from defending directors of stressed banks against shareholder claims to recovering assets in mortgage fraud cases.

Mike's practice extends to safeguarding corporate leaders, representing individual directors and officers in malfeasance, antitrust, and securities litigation. He assists clients throughout the mortgage lending chain – from initial funding to secondary market investors – securing significant recoveries against various parties involved in loan transactions.

Beyond financial sector representation, Mike brings a wealth of experience from his time in California. On the West Coast, Mike successfully tried numerous complex cases involving commercial and securities fraud, contract disputes, and professional malpractice claims. Mike’s diverse background enhances his ability to tackle multifaceted legal challenges and disputes across various industries.

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In litigation, I don't just see problems - I see pathways. Every angle explored is a potential advantage for my client."
Credentials

Education

  • Indiana University-Bloomington, J.D., 1991, National Moot Court
  • Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., 1987

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • Indiana

Court Admissions

  • California Northern District Court
  • California Southern District Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
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