Michael Garth Moore

Michael Garth Moore

4.7
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 46 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Civil Rights

341 South Third, Suite 100-204, Columbus, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Civil Rights 100%

Cutting edge First Amendment retaliation, privacy and Due Process litigation

34 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 20 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2005

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Licensed in North Carolina for 30 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1996

Suspended- Administrative

Licensed in Ohio for 46 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1979

Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Law Offices of Mike Moore

341 South Third, Suite 100-204, Columbus, OH, 43215

Law Office of Michael Garth Moore

4370 North Via Entrada Hermosa, Tucson, AZ, 85718

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Michael Garth Moore's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 25 reviews

Posted by Denise | August 28, 2015 | Discrimination

Kind enough to respond

I've contacted several lawyers....only three responded. One, basically emailed with his fee scale. Mr. Moore advised me to contact EEOC, which I have done. At least he replied! Thank you Mr. Moore!

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements

Experienced, Timely, and Trustworthy

I was very appreciative of Mr. Moore's attention to detail when asking him to review an agreement for me that i had to sign. He was very responsive and timely in getting back to me and made some excellent changes that put my mind at ease. He'll be my first call if I ever need an employment attorney ...again.

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The perfect example of an attorney.

I've worked with Mike over several years. He has always been a professional. He is thorough, knowledgeable and personable. He has a very strong mind and approaches cases with sniper like precision: not wandering in and shot gunning or fishing around till something falls his way. He is aggressive and ...makes things happen. I would recommend him without reservation (except to my adversary).

Posted by Alyssa | January 17, 2014 | Personal Injury

The brightest and hardest working lawyer that you will ever come in contact with

I initially came to know Michael Garth Moore when I worked with him in a secretarial/legal assistant/paralegal capacity. Mike and I worked together directly for 8+ years, and for numerous years beyond that at an independent contractor if he needed my help. I have seen Mike represent his clients wi...th a passion I had not seen, and have not seen, since. He wants to get to know YOU, he cares about YOU, if you call he will talk to you, not in brief, not "on the clock" minute by minute. Mike practices by the book however is always thinking outside the box. Many years ago Mike represented a young boy who was severely injured in a 3 wheel ATV accident. Not only did Mike provide excellent representation to him and his family for the losses they suffered, but he served on the canvass committee to outlaw 3 wheel ATVs because the imbalanced design. He traveled to Washington D.C. to have his voice heard as an advocate, not just to "serve" on the committee in name. To date only 4 wheel ATV's are in production and Mike and other committee members certainly were relevant in bringing about this change. I could site numerous other cases of similar circumstances, but wanted to provide one example. Mike did represent me in a serious skiing accident case as well, and offered the same professional representation he does with all his clients, but also took my case very personally and would take your case personally as well. I am fortunate to have not only worked with Mike but to have his continued friendship.

Posted by Beth | November 06, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Trustworthy

During my initial consultation with Mike, he immediately struck me as a genuine, caring person. It was evident to me that he has an extensive understanding of the law and a wealth of experience. Coupled with his expertise and knowledge of complex organizational structures, I knew immediately that h...is skills would ultimately contribute to the positive outcome of my employment case. From the start, his judgment and insightful evaluation of the facts assured me that I would be in good hands. Mike quickly developed a plan of action, he kept me informed every step of the way and was always willing to answer my questions in a timely manner. With an abundance of information to sort through, Mike worked tirelessly to review documents, interview witnesses and research my case, all while facilitating a relationship of “teamwork” where my contributions were valued and respected. While navigating through what proved to be one of the most difficult experiences in my lifetime, I trusted Mike every step of way. I am forever grateful for the work he has done on my behalf. Mike is simply the best and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honorable, thorough and trustworthy attorney.

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Michael Garth Moore's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charley Hess

Discrimination lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael G. Moore for more than fifty years. As a fellow trial attorney, I have co-counseled with him on numerous pieces of civil litigation during the years 1986 to 1988 and again from 2013 through the present. His success rate with both juries and trials to the court is extremely high. He has obtained many verdicts for clients that are in the millions of dollars. Mike has also successfully brought to settlement before trial hundreds of cases which have resulted in lucrative recoveries for his clients. I have witnessed first-hand Mike’s highest degree of adherence to the attorney rules of ethics and to the customs of courtesy and common sense. As a result of his professional conduct, he has the utmost trust and respect of judges, opposing counsel, and the other personnel that are involved in the court systems in which he operates."

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Peter Munsing

Trucking accident lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike Moore is a tireless and extremely skilled fighter for his clients, in preparing their cases, in the courtroom, and if necessary in the courts of appeals--he doesn't give up, no matter how big the lawfirm is on the other side, he keeps the interests of his clients foremost. A bear for work, a lion for his clients, an eagle of the law."

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Steven Zachary

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"We need more lawyers willing to fight for the rights of the people. Michael has dedicated himself to do that and his time to provide help to those who ask questions here."

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Jami Oliver

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael Garth Moore and I have worked together on several cases over the years. He is simply the hardest working lawyer you will find. He cares deeply for his clients, is well-versed and understands complicated legal issues, and is a champion of civil rights. I would highly recommend Mike Moore."

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John McKindles

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mike is an arduous advocate for his clients and very knowledgeable about the law and procedure. He is very challenging as an opposing attorney and I have high regard for him. You should strongly consider consulting with Mike should you have need for the services he provides."

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Jami Oliver

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Placed On Probation issued in OH, 2017

updated on 01/05/2018

Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Publicly Reprimanded issued in OH, 2017

updated on 05/20/2020

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Michael’s comment:

“The Ohio reprimand followed on the Arizona reprimand. I never had an issue in Ohio. In 2015, I did not reconcile my Arizona trust account as the Bar required, simply because I had so little money in it it did not come up on my radar. I completed the additional education require, and my Arizona probation ended in 2018.”

Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2016

updated on 06/27/2017

An admonishment means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2019

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2006

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2000

Ohio Lawyer of the Year Top 10, Ohio Lawyers Weekly

Work Experience

1983 - 2016

Owner, Law offices of Michael Garth Moore

1981 - 1983

Associate, Michael F. Colley Co., LPA

1979 - 1981

Litigation associate, Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthru

Associations

2015 - 2021

National Police Accountability Project

Member

1997 - 2011

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - 2000

American National Standards Institute

ATV Standards Member Cavass List

Sample of Legal Cases

Daschke -vs- Hartenstein, et al.

Settlement with county for $700,000.00; Arizona Department of Child Safety confessed judgment in the amount of $400,000.00 -- case closed

Larson v. Nanos

Verdict and Judgment $1.25 Million

Wenk v. O'Reilly

$360,000.00 aggregate settlement

Gilson v. American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Verdict and Judgment $135,000.00

Wright v. Connor

Verdict and Judgment $300,000

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC v Singh, et al.

Order to trial court to dismiss case

Jenkins v. Rock Hill Local School District

Settlement of $140,000.00

Jenkins v. Rock Hill Local School District

Settlement of $140,000.00

Miller v. King, et al.

Jury Verdict for Mrs. Miller of $1.3 million

Unroe v. Rock Hill Local School District

Settlement of $900,000.00

Williams v. Franklin County Municipal Court et al.

Gasior v. Columbus City Schools, et al.

Gasior v. Columbus City Schools, et al.

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Education

1979

Ohio State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1996

Ohio Trial Lawyers Association, Annual Convention Committee

Trends in Products Liability

Publications

2000

The Employee Advocate Stereotyping and Employment Discrimination

1996

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Emerging Issues In Disability Discrimination Law

1980

Capital University Law Review Officer & Director Liability

Languages

English

Activity

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