Biography

Michael Barth primarily practices in the defense of medical malpractice claims. He also practices in the areas of health and hospital law, including probate litigation for mental health and guardianships, health care fraud litigation, class-action litigation, and product liability. In addition, he provides consultation in risk management, health care fraud, mental health, end of life issues, HIPAA compliance, medical records, licensure, and credentialing.

Education

• Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1999
  • Health Law Certificate, with honors
• University of Illinois, B.A., 1996

Professional Affiliations

• Missouri Bar
• Illinois State Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Bar Admissions

• United States District Courts
  • Eastern District of Missouri
  • Southern District of Illinois
• Missouri
• Illinois

Publications & Lectures

• Speaker, “Legal Issues for Nurses,” Trends Nursing Program, Jefferson College School of Health Professionals (February 2010, December 2009, March 2009 and April 2008)
• Speaker, “Medical Malpractice Litigation Basics,” Seminar for health care client (November 2008)
• Speaker, “Joint and Several Liability and Related Issues in Missouri and Illinois,” Seminar for health care client (April 2008)
• Speaker, “Guardianship Process and Procedures,” Saint Louis University Hospital, Social Worker Training (September 2007)
• Speaker, “Medical Malpractice Liability for EMTs” Lincoln County Ambulance District, EMT Training Seminar (May 2007)
• Speaker, “Navigating the Legal Guardianship Process,” Ethics for Lunch, Saint Louis University Hospital (October 2006)
• Co-Author, “Illinois Courts Expand Liability Against Physicians and HMOs,” The MedLaw Update (Summer 2000)