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Michael Jay Leizerman

Trucking accident Attorney at Toledo, OH

5.0   2 reviews
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  • State Years
    New York - NY 6 years
    Illinois - IL 6 years
    Michigan - MI 28 years
    Tennessee - TN 28 years
    Ohio - OH 29 years
  • Licensed for 6 years
    State NY
    Acquired 2017
    Status
    Currently Registered No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 6 years
    State IL
    Acquired 2017
    Status
    Active and Authorized to Practice Law No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State MI
    Acquired 1995
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 28 years
    State TN
    Acquired 1995
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 29 years
    State OH
    Acquired 1994
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Michael

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I AM PROUD TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE AND TO BE CONSULTED BY LAWYERS AROUND THE COUNTRY.

I handle a very small number of truck crash cases across the country. Most of my cases come from other lawyers who ask to work with me. 

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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Contact Michael

The Law Firm for Truck Safety
3450 W. Central Ave.
Suite 328
Toledo, OH, 43606

Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2013
I worked with attorneys for 30 years but Michael was . . .
I worked in the legal field for over 30 years so I have been around a lot of attorneys. Michael was state of the art, cutting edge, always thinking of all possible ways to give me the best results. He achieved great results and was beyond my expectations for personal attention, answering my calls promptly, explaining the process and keeping me informed. Michael obtained an incredible jury verdict for our case. It may sound corny, but Michael was my knight in shining armor. He took on what I couldn't by myself and succeeded. He went to bat for me, and won!
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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Trucking Accident Attorney
We hired attorney Michael Leizerman to help us after a family member was killed by a truck driver. Michael worked to get to know our story and our family. He was responsive to our questions and concerns. We appreciated his advice and relied on his experience to help guide us to the best possible outcome. We are grateful to Michael for his work and would highly recommend his services.
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Cost

Rates
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Partner
  • Leizerman & Associates
  • 1987 - Present

Education

  • University of Toledo College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1994
  • University of Michigan
  • A.B.
  • 1991

Legal Cases

  • Estate of Poe v. John R. Jurgensen Co. et al.
  • $16 million verdict
  • Bachrach v. Covenant Transportation
  • $13.2 million verdict
  • Linhart v. Heyl Logistics et al.
  • $5.2 million verdict
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Associations

  • Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
  • Founder
  • 2015 - Present
  • Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
  • graduate
  • 2008 - Present
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate
  • 2007 - Present
  • Tennessee Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1995 - Present
  • Michigan Bar Association
  • member
  • 1995 - Present
  • American Trial Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1994 - Present
  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
  • Member
  • 1994 - Present
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member
  • 1994 - Present
  • Toledo Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1994 - Present
  • Lucas County Bar Association
  • member
  • 1994 - Present
  • Toledo Area Trial Lawyers Association
  • President
  • 2005 - 2007
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
  • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2008
  • Superlawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Superlawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2006
  • Superlawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2005
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Lawyers Weekly
  • 2005
  • Invited Member
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2002
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Publications

  • Trial Magazine
  • Finding Insurance in Truck Crash Cases
  • 2008
  • Litigating Truck Accident Cases
  • Book
  • 2005

Speaking Engagements

  • New Orleans seminar
  • Dealing with Standard Defenses in a Trucking Case
  • 2010
  • West teleseminar
  • Finding Insurance in Truck Litigation
  • 2009
  • Premier Litigation
  • Cognitive Science in Truck Litigation
  • 2009
  • LItigating Truck Collision Cases College
  • SafeStat/CSA
  • 2009
  • Litigating Truck Collision Cases College
  • Trucking Discovery
  • 2009
  • New Orleans Trucking Seminar
  • Statutory Violations in Truck Litigation
  • 2008
  • AAJ summer convention
  • Finding Insurance in Truck Litigation
  • 2008
  • Trucking Litigation National Seminar
  • discovering truck information/trucking insurance issues
  • 2007
  • Tennessee Truck Accident Litigation Seminar
  • Punitive damages/maximizing value
  • 2007
  • Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
  • discovering truck company info/insurance issues
  • 2007
  • Trucking Litigation Teleseminar
  • Maximizing value in truck cases/insurance issues
  • 2006
  • Trucking Litigation National Seminar
  • Discovering truck information on the web/moderator
  • 2005
  • Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
  • Truck/train collisions
  • 2004
  • Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
  • Truck accident litigation
  • 2003
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Attorney endorsements

Received (17)
Given (12)
Endorse Michael
Trucking accident Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Wherever you are in the country, if you have a personal injury case involving a trucking company, this is the lawyer you want."
Trucking accident Attorney | Sep 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mike literally wrote the book on trucking accident litigation. Besides being an outstanding trucking accident lawyer, Mike is a genuine, empathetic guy. I was honored to work with him on a matter."
Trucking accident Attorney | Aug 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael is a master of his craft. He is widely known for being one of the most skilled trucking accident attorneys in the country. On a personal note, he is a genuine, empathetic soul. You will never feel like a number with Michael as your attorney. He truly cares."
Trucking accident Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Car accident Attorney | May 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Mr. Leizerman. He is one of the leading personal injury attorneys and is dedicated to providing his clients with the very best legal representation. He is both skilled and knowledgeable in the area of personal injury."
Trucking accident Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend attorney Leizerman. He knows trucks and the law regarding truck accidents and vehicle defects better than anyone. Period. He is highly rated by several organizations, has considerable experience and an enviable courtroom and case record. On top of all that, he literally wrote the book on truck accident law. If you are anywhere in the country and need the best, whether you are a truck driver or an attorney who is considering calling in the big guns, he is your answer. I think he is the biggest gun you are going to find anywhere and I very highly recommend him to you."
Trucking accident Attorney | Dec 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Michael Leizerman is one of the few brilliant minds in truck accident litigation. I have the honor of working with Michael first hand, and am fortunate enough to call him a good friend and trusted colleague as well. His results simply speak for themselves. A first rate lawyer, and someone I would go to if I needed help in any catastrophic truck crash case."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 16
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked on cases with Michael since 2005. Michael is one of the most dedicated trial lawyers I have ever met. Not only does he know more than any lawyer about trucking accidents, he can present his client's cases in an understandable and persuasive way. Michael has obtained amazing results for those fortunate enough to have him in their corner."
Trucking accident Attorney | Dec 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Michael Leizerman is a unique advocate for his clients. He has the skills and insights which apply cutting edge cognitive science in the courtroom with a warm heart and compassion. I have worked along side Michael on a number of seven figure matters in different states. He is a collaborator of the first order, who concentrates his practice to give an amazing amount of focus and attention to his clients. His remarkable verdicts and settlements in challenging cases only confirm this truth. I recommend him without reservation on any injury matter, particularly in trucking accident cases where he is a national authority."
Trucking accident Attorney | Jun 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Michael is a nationwide authority in trucking accident law who I have known professionally for 10 years or more, having met him at legal seminars. He also has written a book on trucking accident law. I highly endorse him not only for trucking accidents but all areas of car, truck or transportion injury matters."
Car accident Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I met Mike at a seminar in Wyoming and was immediately impressed. Not only has Mike written THE book on trucking accidents, he also speaks nationally on the topic. Mike is also a talented trial lawyer who is always looking for new ways to improve his skills. I can't recommend Mike too highly."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Michael for many years and regularly have consulted with him on cases involving railroad litigation and other injury litigation. He is well respected in the legal community and an excellent advocate for clients and the pursuit of the best legal representation with co-counsel and others in fields of expertise within the broad area of personal injury to insure that clients are fully and fairly represented."
Trucking accident Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Working with Michael is an eye opening experience. His thorough and methodical approach to catastrophic injury cases produces fantastic results for his clients and has catapulted him to the top of his field. My personal experiences with Michael and his family have made me a better attorney and benefited my clients significantly as his knowledge of jury behavior and actions is unsurpassable."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael is among the most knowledgeable and dedicated attorneys I know. He is trustworthy, diligent, and devoted to his clients and their cases. In short, Michael is everything a good lawyer should be and more."
Trucking accident Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Michael is THE cutting edge lawyer in Tractor Trailer litigation in the United States. From writing the lawyers textbook on handling trucking cases, to speaking at national conferences, he sets the highest standards for lawyers representing families and victims of trucking negligence."
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