Michael Joseph Rourke

Michael Joseph Rourke

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice ... +2 more

495 South High Street, Suite 450, Columbus, OH

About Michael

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 44 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1981

Active

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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4.8 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathie | November 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Total confidence is this firm!

Our family is extremely satisfied with the care and concern we received as clients of Rourke and Blumenthal. We were treated with compassion, respect and total professionalism. They answered every question and concern and made us feel like we were their first priority. They were very thorough and w...e have total confidence that they explored every avenue to resolve our case with the most successful outcome.

Posted by Federica | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice involving a minor

Mike Rourke led our medical malpractice case for our young son. Mike was very compassionate but also honest in assessing our case. He kept us always informed of what was happening and explained very clearly to us the various legal aspects and our choices. We truly felt that Mike and his team were loo...king out for our best interest.

Posted by Dan | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident

client

After having a motorcycle accident they took my case and handled all of the bills, got my total cost down and I was able to pay the bills and have a little left over. Mr. Rourke and his son are good people that are there to help when you need them.

Posted by Mary | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

knowledgeable and experienced

Mr. Rourke handled my case with the utmost in importance. He was aggressive in his searches for records and the review of those records. He obtained experts as needed with extensive research as well. His staff was very professional in keeping me in the loop for the progress we were making and for al...l the depositions they scheduled. The entire process lasted 3 plus years and Mr. Rourke never seemed to forget any details. He expressed genuine concern for me and my family as we struggled through the unexpected death of my husband and father of my children. We were satisfied with the results of the case and would highly recommend Michael Rourke.

Posted by Anita | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Mr Rourke and his staff were very professional. The expertise and knowledge they showed was outstanding. They were also very kind tbroughout the process and kept the lines of communication open. I want to Thank them so much for all their help

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Michael Joseph Rourke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Wolf

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Wolf

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

N/A

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 Lawyers

Member

1987 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1987 - Present

Ohio Association for Justice

Board 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

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Education

1981

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Ohio State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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