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Michael Eli Bryant
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Biography
I was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. I eventually moved to Toledo, Ohio to pursue my Law Degree at the University of Toledo, graduating three years later. During Law School I was active in the Moot Court Association and worked for the Ohio 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. In November of 2008 I was sworn in by the Supreme Court of Ohio as a member of the Ohio Bar. I was admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in May 2009.
I am active in the Toledo Bar Association as a Member of the Young Lawyers Committee and the Bar Admissions Committee. I have been appointed counsel by judges in the Lucas County Common Pleas Court for both original criminal cases as well as appeals, and in the Lucas County Juvenile Court.
I am a board member of the Pat Miller Foundation for the Eleanor M. Kahle Senior Center in West Toledo. I am a national member of the Order of Barristers and have received public service recognition from the Equal Justice Works/Pro Bono Legal Corps/AmeriCorps and Supreme Court of Louisiana & Louisiana State Bar Association.
I take a hands-on approach to the practice of law. I am enthusiastic about the law and enjoy solving problems. I look for creative ways to best represent my clients and won’t shy away from a difficult case. I understand that hiring an attorney is always done out of necessity, and compassion is a must in my business. Therefore I try to be the type of attorney that I would want to hire. I make every effort to return phone calls within a reasonable amount of time. I am willing to explain in great detail the law and how it relates to your case. I am honest with my clients 100% of the time. I attempt to be reasonable with everyone that I come in contact with, whether they are clients, opposing parties or counsel, or court personnel. However, I take every step to make sure that my clients get the representation they deserve and all the rights and defenses they are entitled to.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 325-325 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Ohio for 17 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Law Offices of Michael Eli Bryant
1119 Adams Street, Second Floor, Toledo, OH, 43604
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Case Results (33)
Advocacy (29)
Professionalism (25)
Recommendation (25)
Practice Area Knowledge (23)
Responsiveness (16)
Communication Style (15)
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Posted by Elizabeth | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
It was not so very painful
Attorney Bryant make the transition for legal custody of my granddaughter a lot less painful than it could have been. He fought for us. He made sure that all his moves were cost efficient and reasonable. He made sure that the decisions are now mine to make in all matters of the health and well bei...
Michael Bryant
Replied last October 29, 2019Glad we could do what needed to be done for your granddaughter! Best of luck to you.
Posted by Melissa | July 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great Choice
Michael was referred by a good friend of mine familiar with his work on custody cases. My custody battle was extremely ugly and painful, but Michael took as much time as I needed to make me as comfortable and confident as possible in the process. We worked together for 10 months to bring my children ...
Michael Bryant
Replied last July 10, 2019Thank you! You did have a lot of questions and a lot of worries. But I appreciate a client who is invested in their case. I appreciate that you put your trust in me to help you through this difficult time, and am glad that you were satisfied with my work. I wish you and your family the best with everything in the future.
Posted by Ray | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Professional & Thorough
Michael came highly recommended. After our initial consult, he got started on my case quickly. He approached the case with the best interest of the child in mind and was patient with my questioning and requests for custody modifications. In the end, I was very pleased with his accurate knowledge of t...
Michael Bryant
Replied last March 19, 2019Thank you very much for the kind words. I certainly hope that you never need my services again; but if you do, you know where to find me!
Posted by Alex | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Trustworthy and confident attorney
Michael was very thorough. His response time was excellent and he doesn't sugar coat. He gave realistic expectations and there were no surprises. As far as billing, his fees were fair and he only charged for work that we could actually see being done. I would recommend him to anyone and already have....
Michael Bryant
Replied last May 25, 2018Thanks for the great feedback. Happy to know that I helped and you were satisfied. It's great to know I could help you through this difficult time in your life.
Posted by Kimberly | February 23, 2015 | Child Custody
Compassionate and Trustworthy
Michael Bryant helped me in my child custody case to intervene CSB, he did everything to help me get my grandchildren out of fostercare and we won. I will forever be greatful to Mr. Bryant for helping bring my family back together again, he was very compassionate and honest, he is someone you can tru...
Michael Eli Bryant's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Michael is a great lawyer and I gladly endorse him."
"I proudly endorse this lawyer. Michael is extremely hardworking, intelligent and passionate about his cases. I have had the privilege of working with Michael on a juvenile matter and not only is he extremely knowledgeable of the law, he was always prepared and was great advocate for his client."
"I have worked with Attorney Bryant on cases involving Divorce and civil matters and found him to a pleasure to work with. He is the attorney to whom I refer my Bankruptcy and Juvenile Court clients. I am comfortable doing so because I know he is knowledgeable and compassionate and will represent my clients with the skill and professionalism they deserve."
"I highly endorse Michael Bryant. In my experience, he is a strong and diligent advocate. I have seen Michael "go the extra mile" in reaching a favorable resolution for his client. He is zealous in his representation, while also being sensitive to his clients' needs."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top 100, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Pro Bono Recognition, Louisiana Bar Association
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Attorney, Michael E. Bryant, Attorney at Law
2013 - 2013
Adviser/Fundraising Coordinator, Kenneth Phillips for Judge Campaign
2012 - 2012
Adviser/Fundraising Coordinator, Kenneth Phillips for Judge Campaign
Associations
2016 - Present
Toledo Bar Association, Juvenile Court CommitteeCo-Chairman
2011 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationCommittee Member - Juvenile Law
2011 - Present
Toledo Bar Association, Domestic Relations CommitteeCommittee Member
2010 - Present
Toledo Bar Association, Bar Admissions CommitteeCommittee Member
2010 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationCommittee Member - Young Lawyers Committee
2013 - 2016
Toledo Bar AssociationCo-Chairman - Domestic Relations Committee
Education
2008
University of Toledo
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Miami University of Ohio
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
New Lawyer CLE
Best Practices for the Beginning Solo Practitioner
2016
Annual Juvenile Law Seminar
Juvenile Law
2014
Paralegal Association of Northwest Ohio
Juvenile Law Update
2014
Family Law: Advanced Issues
Child Evaluations in Custody and Support Litigation
2014
Family Law: Advanced Issues
Non-Traditional Family Structures and Paternity Disputes
2013
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish
Commencing Divorce Action
2013
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish
Discovery Procedure
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can child support take money out of both of ur checks in the state of Ohio ? Is it likly they will
04 Oct 2018
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26 Jun 2018
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25 Sep 2014