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John Michael Drain Jr.

Also known as Mike, Michael Drain
John Michael Drain Jr.

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Strong caution

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 1.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 33% Divorce / Separation
    32 years, 300 cases
  • 33% Estate Planning
    37 years, 350 cases
  • 10% Criminal Defense
    22 years, 100 cases (1 example)
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-40%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Hourly ($250-$250/hour)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Michael Drain, Attorney at Law
    21801 Lakeshore Blvd.,
    Suite 200
    Euclid, Ohio, OH 44123
    216-289-●●●● - show
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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Very effective and professional”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-09-28 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I retained Mr. Drain’s services for a civil case. On the first motion he filed, the judge commented that he rarely granted that kid of motion... more
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“J. Michael Drain, Jr.”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-09-14 2 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: .I have worked with Attorney's for on and off for over 14 years and I have found Michael Drain to be one of the most honest, trust worthy and... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 39 years since John Michael Drain Jr. was first licensed to practice law in OH.

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This lawyer has been cited for professional misconduct by a state disciplinary authority.

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Work Experience
Position Duration
Lieutenant Colonel at US Army JAG Corps 1970–1991
Asst Law Director at City of Solon, Ohio 1974–1987
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Case Western Reserve University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1970
College of the Holy Cross English A.B. 1967

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association 1970–present
Member Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program 1989–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 6
Question: Need help with child support
John's answer: child support is determined by child support guidelines enacted into law by the Ohio legislature.... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
"Truth in Lending: The Impossible Dream" Case Western Reserve Law Review 1970

Cases
Title:
Canty v. Coast Guard
Practice Area:
Discrimination
Outcome:
Judgment for Plaintiff
Description:
Plaintiff was a merchant seaman who had his seaman's card taken away because he failed to take his epilepsy medication and had a seizure. We proved...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession Ohio State Bar Association District 14 Meeting 2009