Michael S. Kearns was licensed as an attorney in 1993 and is a Partner in the firm. Mr. Kearns concentrates his practice in the area of real estate law, with an emphasis on examining titles, curing title defects, closing real estate transactions and handling foreclosure proceedings. He has significant courtroom experience and often serves as local counsel for other attorneys throughout the State. He is well respected for his professional manner, his attention to detail and his extensive knowledge of  real estate law.

1. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
   1. 2004 to Present GERNER & KEARNS CO., L.P.A., Partner
   2. 1993 to 2004, GERNER & KEARNS CO., L.P.A., Associate Attorney
   3. 1990 to 1993 GERNER & KEARNS CO., L.P.A., Law Clerk


2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
   1. 1993 Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Juris Doctor
   2. 1989 Northern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Science


3. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
   1. Attorney in Ohio
   2. United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
   3. Supreme Court of Ohio


4. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
   1. American Bar Association
   2. Ohio State Bar Association
   3. Cincinnati Bar Association
   4. Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
   5. Columbus Bar Association
   6. Ohio Land Title Association
   7. Southwestern Ohio Land Title Association
   8. Ohio Creditor's Attorney Association
   9. Cincinnati Law Library Association
   10. Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Alumni Association
   
   
5. TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY AFFILIATIONS:
1. Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
2. Fidelity National Title Insurance Company
3. First American Title Insurance Company
4. Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
5. Stewart Title Guaranty Company