About Michael
Michael Dortch is an attorney specializing in business law, particularly in the areas of energy, oil and gas, and environmental law. As the Managing Member of Kravitz, Brown & Dortch, LLC, he oversees operations at the firm located at 65 East State Street, Suite 200, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The firm is well-regarded for handling civil litigation, energy, and environmental cases throughout Ohio. This gives expert legal representation in these complex fields. Dortch earned his Juris Doctor summa cum laude from Capital University Law School in 1989. His academic excellence was evident during his time there, as he was a member of the Law Review and graduated with honors.
Prior to law school, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Ohio State University in 1986. Following his graduation from law school, he was admitted to the Ohio State Bar in 1990, starting a distinguished legal career. His legal experience includes being licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for both the Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Dortch's practice areas encompass civil litigation, business organizations, energy law, environmental law, telecommunications, and regulated entities.
Before co-founding Kravitz, Brown & Dortch, LLC in 2006, he served as an associate at Baker & Hostetler, LLP, where he began his legal career in 1990. Throughout his career, he has represented clients in complex cases involving commercial disputes, contract issues, and probate matters, as well as specialized cases in environmental and energy law. In addition to his legal practice, Dortch contributes to the education of future lawyers as an adjunct professor of law at Capital University Law School. His commitment to the legal community extends beyond the classroom; he is a past president of the Columbus Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and maintains active membership in the American, Ohio, Columbus. Federal Bar Associations. His professional achievements have not gone unnoticed—Dortch has been recognized as an Ohio "Super Lawyer" from 2004 to 2026, a prestigious honor awarded to only 5% of practicing attorneys in the state.
Residing in Violet Township, Fairfield County, Dortch enjoys a fulfilling personal life with his wife, Lynn. The couple has been married for over 30 years and shares a focus on outdoor activities, including boating and snow skiing with their family. In his leisure time, he also enjoys playing golf, despite acknowledging that his skills on the course may not be the best. Through both his professional and personal endeavors, Michael Dortch exemplifies dedication and commitment to excellence in the legal field and beyond.
