About Michael H.
Michael H. Roth studied at Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts, and went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Villanova University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and maintains active memberships in several state and national bar organizations.
Roth serves as Of Counsel at Lenahan & Dempsey P.C. In that role he provides legal guidance on civil matters and supports the firm’s litigation efforts. His work includes research, drafting pleadings and motions, and assisting trial teams with preparation and strategy. Colleagues describe him as steady and pragmatic in the courtroom and during client consultations.
His association memberships reflect the contours of his practice. He belongs to the Pennsylvania State Bar, the American Association for Justice and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, groups known for their emphasis on trial advocacy and civil litigation. He is also a member of the Lawyer Pilots Bar Association, a sign of interest in aviation-related legal issues and the specialized questions they raise.
Roth’s day-to-day practice centers on civil litigation. He handles case development, discovery planning and dispositive motion practice, and he participates in settlement negotiations and trial preparation. He draws on his academic background and bar involvement to evaluate complex factual and legal matters and to shape strategies that respond to opposing counsel and court developments.
Outside the office he participates in professional programs and discussion fora connected to his bar memberships. Those activities keep him current on procedural developments, evidence rules and trial tactics. They also provide a forum for exchanging ideas on cases that involve technical issues, including matters that intersect with aviation operations and regulation.
As Of Counsel at Lenahan & Dempsey P.C., Roth continues to practice in Pennsylvania, where he concentrates on civil litigation and related legal matters.