Attorney at Law | Licensed Physician
Frank Michael Schlehofer brings something rare to personal injury and medical malpractice cases — he is both an attorney and a licensed physician. As the son of firm founder Frank J. Schlehofer, he grew up watching his father fight for injured Alaskans. Before going to medical school, he worked as a legal assistant at Schlehofer Law Offices. He saw firsthand how serious injuries change people’s lives — and how important it is to have a strong lawyer on your side. His combination of medical training and legal knowledge gives our clients a powerful advantage.
Education
Frank Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, where he studied Molecular Biology and Mathematics. He then earned his medical degree from LECOM medical school. After medical school, he practiced for three years at a hospital in Ohio where he saw and treated thousands of patients with all types of injuries and illnesses. He also saw up close what can happen when medical mistakes are made.
While working at the hospital, he decided he could do even more to help people who were hurt by also becoming an attorney. He was awarded a full tuition scholarship to Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He is now an Alaska attorney, in addition to being a licensed physician.
Why It Matters for Your Case
When you are hurt due to someone else’s negligence — especially in a medical malpractice or serious injury case — the insurance company will have doctors and lawyers working against you. Now you have both on your side.
Frank Michael’s medical training gives him a unique understanding that helps your case in ways most attorneys simply cannot match. He can:
- Read and understand your medical records the way a doctor does
- Spot errors or gaps in your medical care that others might miss
- Understand exactly what your injuries mean for your life going forward
- Help identify when a doctor’s decision fell below the standard of care
- Help select well-qualified medical experts to support your case
- Speak the same language as the medical experts we hire to support your case
- Challenge the medical experts hired by the insurance company
- Help explain your injuries to a jury in plain, clear terms
Many attorneys need to hire outside medical consultants before filing a medical malpractice lawsuit, just to understand your records. That takes time and costs money. Because Frank Michael is a licensed physician, he can review your medical records himself. He understands them the way a doctor does. This means your case moves faster and the insurance company loses one of its favorite advantages: hiding behind complex medical records.
Areas of Focus
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Complex Medical Injury Cases
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Please Note: Frank Michael Schlehofer is an attorney at this firm. He is also a licensed physician in Michigan, not Alaska. His medical training is part of the firm’s general background and experience. He is not your doctor and cannot give you medical advice. No one at this firm is giving you medical advice or medical care. If you have questions about your health, please talk to a qualified health care provider of your choice.