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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.
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1119 Adams Street, Second Floor, Toledo, OH, 43604
73 Client Reviews
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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...
Glad we could do what needed to be done for your granddaughter! Best of luck to you.
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile
He is Awesome and not scared to go up against anyone!
I hired Michael for a Juvenile matter . He was the only lawyer who was willing to actually fight for my constitutional rights and file things in court that other lawyers were like no way I am not making the Judge adjust deal with what they are telling you to do..suck it up... Michael kept telling me ...
Thank you! It frustrates me that public defenders have such a poor reputation. I used to do a lot of public defender work. Even at that point in my career I wasn't afraid to stand up for my client's rights. Some public defenders to fantastic work, but that isn't always the case. Sometimes it's necessary to go with the guy you feel most comfortable with. I appreciate that I was that guy, and that I could help you through this difficult time in your life. I sincerely hope you never have to go through something like this again; but if you need me, you know where to find me!
Posted by Jessica | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Extremely Grateful!
It's never a good situation when you find yourself seeking legal counsel. We were in a stressful situation and Mr. Bryant was professional and fair, making our ideal a little easier to deal with. He got the matter taken care of with professionalism - yet was personable. He is very conscious of your t...
Happy you found me personable AND professional. It's not always easy to do both. But I've found that if I talk to people the way I want to be talked to - in plain, easy-to-understand language - it goes a lot further than big, fancy Latin words or legalese. Glad it worked this time!
Posted by Jim | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Custody Issue
Mr. Bryant did an outstanding job of explaining the process we were facing as well as keeping us informed of next steps. In addition he was very responsive to any questions we had. Mr. Bryant worked quickly and was fiscally responsible to our needs and budget as I ur case settled in record time a...
Thank you so much! I work really hard to be transparent so my clients are never blindsided by the process. I know a court case can seem scary and uncomfortable. Hopefully knowing what is coming makes it less terrifying. And of course I want to make sure everyone gets a good bang for their buck. Hiring an attorney is never cheap, but I do my best to keep cost down. Glad to know I succeeded on both counts. Thanks again!
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 ...
Thank 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.
"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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2014
Top 100, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Pro Bono Recognition, Louisiana Bar Association
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
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
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Bachelor of Arts
2016
Best Practices for the Beginning Solo Practitioner
2016
Juvenile Law
2014
Juvenile Law Update
2014
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