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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.
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33%-40%
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
State: Iowa
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2016 | Hired 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 o...
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2013
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 pro...
"Wherever you are in the country, if you have a personal injury case involving a trucking company, this is the lawyer you want."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2007
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Lawyer of the Year, Lawyers Weekly
2005
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2002
Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1987 - Present
Managing Partner, Leizerman & Associates
2015 - Present
Academy of Truck Accident AttorneysFounder
2008 - Present
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers Collegegraduate
2007 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyBoard Certified Civil Trial Advocate
1995 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Michigan Bar Associationmember
1994 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Trial Lawyers for Public JusticeMember
1994 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1994 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Lucas County Bar Associationmember
2005 - 2007
Toledo Area Trial Lawyers AssociationPresident
$16 million verdict
$13.2 million verdict
$5.2 million verdict
$2.6 million verdict upheld by U.S. Supreme Court
$4.4 million settlement
settlement of $1.425 million
settlement of $2.425 million
Plaintiff verdict - $6.1 million
Settlement for $2.5 million
settlement of $5.4 million
settlement of $3.3 million
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
A.B.
2010
Dealing with Standard Defenses in a Trucking Case
2009
Finding Insurance in Truck Litigation
2009
Cognitive Science in Truck Litigation
2009
SafeStat/CSA
2009
Trucking Discovery
2008
Statutory Violations in Truck Litigation
2008
Finding Insurance in Truck Litigation
2007
discovering truck information/trucking insurance issues
2007
Punitive damages/maximizing value
2007
discovering truck company info/insurance issues
2006
Maximizing value in truck cases/insurance issues
2005
Discovering truck information on the web/moderator
2004
Truck/train collisions
2003
Truck accident litigation
2018
2008
2005
English
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30 Apr 2014
18 wheeler accident. ...Do I need a lawyer or can I handle the case since liability is not a issue? ??
30 Apr 2014
I was in auto accident where a commercial cement truck rammed the back passenger side of my car. What is my case worth?
21 Jan 2014