Michael Jay Leizerman

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Michael Jay Leizerman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Trucking accident Lawyer at Toledo, OH
Practice Areas: Trucking Accident

3450 W. Central Ave., Suite 328, Toledo, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

I am proud to have a commercial driver’s license and to be consulted by lawyers around the country.

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Trucking Accident 100%

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in New Mexico for < 1 year

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for < 1 year

State: Florida

Acquired: 2025

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for < 1 year

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 8 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2017

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 8 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2017

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 31 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 31 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Firm for Truck Safety

3450 W. Central Ave., Suite 328, Toledo, OH, 43606

TruckAccidents.com

Michael Jay Leizerman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this 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 o...utcome. We are grateful to Michael for his work and would highly recommend his services.

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 pro...mptly, 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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Michael Jay Leizerman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Koelbel

Trucking accident lawyer | 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."

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Mark Rafidi

Trucking accident lawyer | 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."

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Allison Groth

Trucking accident lawyer | 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."

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Troy Atkinson

Trucking accident lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Car accident lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Kevin Coluccio

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Ronald Burdge

Trucking accident lawyer | 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."

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Steven Gursten

Trucking accident lawyer | 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."

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Kenneth Levinson

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Christopher Stombaugh

Trucking accident lawyer | 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."

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Richard Shapiro

Trucking accident lawyer | 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."

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Patrick Barone

Car accident lawyer | 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."

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Mark Baran

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Joshua Schiffer

Trucking accident lawyer | 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."

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Daniel DeWoskin

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Morgan Adams

Trucking accident lawyer | 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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Allison Groth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Gursten

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Stombaugh

Personal injury lawyer

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Kenneth Levinson

Personal injury lawyer

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Eric Baum

Government lawyer

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Richard Shapiro

Personal injury lawyer

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Patrick Barone

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mark Baran

Personal injury lawyer

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Joshua Schiffer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Purcell

Personal injury lawyer

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Daniel DeWoskin

Personal injury lawyer

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Morgan Adams

Trucking accident lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Superlawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Superlawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Lawyer of the Year, Lawyers Weekly

2005

Superlawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Invited Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Managing Partner, Leizerman & Associates

Associations

2015 - Present

Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys

Founder

2008 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

graduate

2007 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate

1995 - Present

Tennessee Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

member

1994 - 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

2005 - 2007

Toledo Area Trial Lawyers Association

President

Sample of 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

Battaglia v. Norfolk Southern Railroad

$2.6 million verdict upheld by U.S. Supreme Court

Caudill v. Lautrec et al.

$4.4 million settlement

Estate of Cxxxx v. XYZ Trucking Company

settlement of $1.425 million

Anthony H. v. ABC Trucking Company

settlement of $2.425 million

Stebbins et al. v. E.S. Wagner

Plaintiff verdict - $6.1 million

Lauffer v. Selridge

Settlement for $2.5 million

jane doe v. xyz corporation

settlement of $5.4 million

multiple estates v. commercial vehicle

settlement of $3.3 million

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Education

1994

University of Toledo College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Michigan

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2010

New Orleans seminar

Dealing with Standard Defenses in a Trucking Case

2009

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

2008

New Orleans Trucking Seminar

Statutory Violations in Truck Litigation

2008

AAJ summer convention

Finding Insurance in Truck Litigation

2007

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

2006

Trucking Litigation Teleseminar

Maximizing value in truck cases/insurance issues

2005

Trucking Litigation National Seminar

Discovering truck information on the web/moderator

2004

Interstate Trucking Litigation Group

Truck/train collisions

2003

Interstate Trucking Litigation Group

Truck accident litigation

Publications

2018

Trial Guides publication The Zen Lawyer: Winning with Mindfulness

2008

Trial Magazine Finding Insurance in Truck Crash Cases

2005

Litigating Truck Accident Cases Book

Languages

English

Activity

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