Mike has achieved winning outcomes for criminal, civil, and domestic relations clients in statewide municipal and common pleas courts, the Second District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. Mike brings a practical outcome-driven approach to serve his clients' interests that has been described as a "personal connection like no other lawyer" by his clients and an "aggressive representation with personal service" by his peers. Injured victims have recovered well over $1 million through Mike's representation in auto accident, dog bite, product liability and discrimination claims. He has successfully handled a variety of business litigation cases, ranging from partnership disputes to defense of a non-compete agreement for a nationally recognized hair stylist. Some of his biggest wins, though, have come by representing people at their most challenging moments, such as guiding spouses and parents through the trying experience of divorce and custody disputes. Or as exhibited by his reversal of criminal conviction won before the Ohio Supreme Court in just his second year of practice. Mike can formulate the right game plan to best fit the individual and unique needs of clients, in an efficient manner. When litigation becomes necessary, he draws on his experience in the courtroom to craft effective strategies producing outcomes worthy of his clients' trust and praise.
Mike also uses his experience as an attorney to help the greater community. He serves as legal counsel for over 40 homeowner and condominium owner associations as well as housing cooperatives. Most recently, Mike has been honored by selection to regularly serve as visiting judge to the Kettering Municipal Court where he presides over the criminal and traffic docket. Mike regularly acts as an advocate, teacher, coach, trustee and mentor and applies the tools gained in each capacity to serve his clients.
Education
University of Dayton School of Law
Butler University
Bar Admissions
Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Memberships & Affiliations
Dayton Bar Association, Sustaining member
Dayton Bar Association, Bar Exam and Qualifications Committee, Chairperson, 2009-Present
Dayton Bar Association Foundation, Board of Trustees, Secretary
Visiting Judge - Kettering Municipal Court - 2017 to present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
University of Dayton School of Law Alumni Advisory Council, 2010-present
The Castle, Board of Trustees, 2015-present
University of Dayton School of Law - Family Law Adjunct Professor - 2016-2017
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Ohio Supreme Court Mentor Program
Awards and Honors
Dayton Bar Association, 2015 Fellow
America's 100 Top High Stakes Litigators
Ohio Super Lawyers "Rising Star" designation 10 consecutive years
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, National Top 10 under 40
American Academy of Trial Attorneys, Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for Ohio
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, National Top 10 under 40
