Mike Bruno was born in a U.S. Army Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany.
Following his father’s discharge from the Army, he and his parents
returned to their hometown of Toledo. Mike graduated from Sylvania High
School in 1975 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications
from Ohio University in 1979. Mike worked his way through law school as
a bailiff for Lucas County Common Pleas Judge George M. Glasser.
After
graduation from The University of Toledo Law School in 1983, Mike
became employed as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the adult felony
division of the Lucas County Prosecutor’s office. From 1983 to 1989
Mike prosecuted hundreds of cases including two death penalty murder
trials. Since 1989, Mike has almost exclusively handled personal injury
and insurance matters. All told, he has tried more than 100 jury trials
throughout northwest Ohio, the most recent a recovery of $1.25 million
against a trucking company for a client seriously injured at a truck
stop.
Mike is a member of the Toledo Bar Association and the
Ohio Association for Justice. He has attained Board Certification as a
Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has
an AV rating through Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible
peer-review rating.
Mike and his wife live in Sylvania, Ohio,
and have three sons. Mike also serves as president of the Italian
American Sports Club. He enjoys reading, racquet sports, playing guitar,
and is a lifelong fan of the Detroit Tigers.
Practice areas
38 years
38 years
38 years
38 years
Languages spoken
English
405 Madison Ave, Ste 1200
Toledo, OH, 43604
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC
110 W. Airport Highway
Suite 208
Swanton, OH, 43558
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC
121 E. Wooster Street
Suite 255
Bowling Green, OH, 43402
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC
612 Main Street
Suite 101
Findlay, OH, 45840
Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC
123 E. Jackson Street
West Unity, OH, 43570
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 1983 | 10/19/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Member | Association of Trial Lawyers of America | 2010 |
Member | National Trial Associtaion | 2010 |
Invited Member Top 100 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2007 |
Superlawyers | SuperLawyers | 2007 |
Certification as a Civil Trial Specialist | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2004 |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2003 |
Admission | Court of Appeals | 1995 |
Admission | District Court Admission | 1985 |
Deans List | Ohio University | 1983 |
Moot Court - 1st Place | Charles Fornoff Moot Court | 1982 |
Deans List | Ohio University | 1982 |
Deans List | Ohio University | 1981 |
Deans List | Ohio University | 1980 |
Cum Laude | Ohio University | 1979 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Attorney | Charles E. Boyk Law Offices, LLC | 2003 - Present |
Partner | Doyle, Lewis & Warner Law Office | 1989 - 2003 |
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney | Lucas County Prosecutor's Office | 1983 - 1989 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Fellowship of Toledo Bar Association Foundation | Member | 2011 - Present |
National Trial Lawyers Association | Invited Member | 2010 - Present |
Toledo Bar Association | Invited Member | 1983 - Present |
Ohio Association for Justice | Invited Member | 1983 - Present |
Italian American Sports Club | President | 2008 - 2011 |
International Institute of Toledo | Member | 2002 - 2008 |
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Italian American Sports Club | Member | 1985 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Ultimate Guide To Medical Malpractice Claims In Ohio | The Ultimate Guide To Medical Malpractice Claims In Ohio | 2012 |
The Ultimate Guide To Buying Car Insurance In Ohio | The Ultimate Guide To Buying Car Insurance In Ohio | 2011 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Litigation Basics | 2009 |
The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book | The Ohio Motorcycle Accident Book: The Ulitimate Guide to Motorcycle Accidents in Ohio | 2009 |
Litle Kids, Big Accidents | Little Kids, Big Accidents: The Ultimate Guide to Child Injury Cases in Ohio | 2009 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Litigation Basics | 2008 |
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The Ohio Work Injury Book | The Ohio Work Injury Book: Know Your Options, Protect Your Rights | 2008 |
The Ohio Dog Bite Book | The Ohio Dog Bite Book: Don't Let Insurance Companies Get Their Teeth Into You | 2008 |
The Ohio Wrongful Death Book | The Ohio Wrongful Death Book: A Ray of Hope During a Time of Tragedy | 2008 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Litigation Basics | 2007 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Litigation Basics | 2007 |
The Ohio Accident Book | The Ohio Accident Book: Don't Get Caught in Insurance Company Traps | 2007 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Litigation Basics | 2006 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Trying the Soft Tissue Injury Case in Ohio | 1995 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Premises Liability: Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Ohio | 1994 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Effective Discovery Procedures in Ohio | 1994 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Trying the Automobile Injury Case in Ohio | 1992 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
University of Toledo College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
Ohio University | Bachelor of Science Degree | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute | Litigation Basics | 2009 |
National Business Institute | Litigation Basics | 2008 |
National Business Institute | Litigation Basics | 2007 |
National Business Institute | Litigation Basics | 2007 |
National Business Institute | Litigation Basics | 2006 |
National Business Institute | Trying the Soft Tissue Injury Case in Ohio | 1995 |
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National Business Institute | Effective Discovery Procedures in Ohio | 1994 |
National Business Institute | Premises Liability: Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Ohio | 1994 |
National Business Institute | Trying the Automobile Injury Case in Ohio | 1992 |
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Charles Boyk, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 29, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a hard-working attorney who has done excellent work to build the reputation of the Charles E. Boyk law firm. His skill and dedication are invaluable.
Wesley Merillat, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 29, 2017
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Mike is an experienced attorney with a number of impressive cases, certifications and associations under his belt. He brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to our firm.
Leah Michael, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 28, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. He is an upstanding lawyer who has done excellent work at our firm.
Michael Waddington, Workers compensation Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Timothy James, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 16, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Excellent trial lawyer.
Scott France, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Bruno is well respected in our legal community and serves his clients with a wealth of experience. I would highly recommend Mr. Bruno to anyone in need of Workers Compensation or Personal Injury representation.