Employment & Labor Law Attorney, Morgan McGarvey

Morgan McGarvey’s practice focuses on litigation, drawing upon experience he acquired as a Special Assistant Attorney General in Kentucky and in Washington D.C. as a staff member for Congressman Ben Chandler. He’s an excellent communicator and has a sharp sense for understanding a client’s needs. Morgan began his career as an associate at the largest law firm in Kentucky. He joined MPM in 2010, serves on the firm’s Marketing Committee and is a member of the Litigation Practice Group. Morgan was elected to the Kentucky State Senate in 2012 and represents the 19th District (Louisville).

Profile

Education

J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky, 2007, Honors: Kentucky Law Journal, Moot Court Board, National Moot Court Team, Student Bar Association President
B.A., University of Missouri, 2002, Honors: Cum Laude

Honors and Awards

duPont Manual High School Hall of Fame, 2017
“Kentucky Rising Star” by Super Lawyers®, 2013-2017
Business First of Louisville Forty Under 40, 2013
Leadership Kentucky, 2010

Community Involvement

Prichard Committee on Effectiveness, Member, 2012

Professional Activities

Professional Associations and Memberships

Louisville Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Young Professionals Association of Louisville
Greater Louisville Inc.

Experience

Past Employment Positions

Special Assistant Attorney General, 2008 - 2010

MPM attorney Morgan McGarvey elected Minority Floor Leader

Kentucky Senate Democrats held elections on Wednesday, December 5, to elect their leadership team for the 2019-20 biennium. MPM attorney …

2017 Kentucky Legislative Update

A record 193 bills were passed into law during the 2017 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. This summary is by no means exhaustive, …

Morgan & Pottinger Attorneys Named 2017 Kentucky Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Morgan & Pottinger is pleased to announce that several of the firm’s attorneys have been named 2017 Kentucky Super Lawyers®, recognizing …

About Morgan

Senator Morgan McGarvey was elected to the Kentucky State Senate in 2012 and represents the 19th District (Louisville). His committee appointments include Banking and Insurance; Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations; State and Local Government, and Transportation committees.

An active member of his community, Senator McGarvey is involved with the March of Dimes and the New Leaders Council. His wife, Chris, is a Learning and Development Professional at Yum! Brands. They are parents to two young twins, Clara and Wilson.

J. Morgan McGarvey

Position: Member | Attorney at Law

Areas of Practice

Bar Admissions