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Michael Joseph Rourke
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Licensed in Ohio for 44 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Rourke & Blumenthal
495 South High Street, Suite 450, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Michael Joseph Rourke's Reviews
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Posted by Joel | April 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Michael Rourke Recommendation
My family was represented by attorney Michael Rourke in a medical related wrongful death claim. We found Michael to be very knowledgeable, compassionate, and easy to talk to. He pursued our case in a professional manner and kept the family informed as the case progressed. Mr. Rourke certainly live...
Michael Rourke
Replied last April 02, 2020Thank you Joel. I cannot tell you how glad I am to have had the opportunity to work with you and your family. It was a long journey, but it was well worth it. All the best. Mike
Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Mike has all the qualities needed for a successful Attorney: knowledge, compassion, understanding, scheduling, and the list goes on. Mike said he cared about us, as people, and I am convinced he meant it. I would hire him again.
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Thank you for your help
We presented details of a situation in a suspected wrongful death case and Mike took those details and built a great case after some research of medical records. We appreciate the legal assistance.
Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Thank You.
We hired Mike Rourke and Rob Miller with Rourke & Blumenthal for a wrongful death case. The experience could not have gone any better given the difficult circumstances. The whole team really made us feel comfortable and assured that we had made the right choice. I will definitely recommend the team a...
Posted by Kim | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Thank you, Michael Rourke!
Michael Rourke represented me in a recent Personal Injury case and I am very pleased with the outcome of my settled case. Michael's expert counsel, genuine concern for my health and well-being, and successful completion of my case in a timely manner all add up to a glowing recommendation from me for...
Michael Joseph Rourke's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mike is one of the top trial attorneys in Ohio and named senior partner in one of the top catastrophic injury law firms in the Midwest, if not nationally. Mike is highly skilled in the representation of his clients and passionate in his pursuit of justice on their behalf."
Matthew Wolf
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top Columbus Lawyers, Columbus C.E.O. Magazine
2014
Top 50 Lawyers in Ohio, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2005
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2004
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Partner, Rourke & Blumenthal
1987 - 2002
Partner, Lamkin, VanEman, Trimble, Beals & Rourke
Associations
2013 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersMember
1987 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1987 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Heather Peters v David Drosick MD
$1.3 million verdict
Diane Young v Sylvania Lighting Services
$2,009,002.00 verdict
Ray Pullins v Brown Corporation
$4.5 million verdict
Education
1981
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Ohio State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English