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.

Michael Jay Leizerman

Trucking accident Attorney at Toledo, OH

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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!

Excellent Trucking Accident Attorney

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Trucking accident

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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.

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The Law Firm for Truck Safety

(888) 737-9975 Office

3450 W. Central Ave.

Suite 328

Toledo, OH, 43606

TruckAccidents.com

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Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2013

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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2016

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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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 Guides publication
The Zen Lawyer: Winning with Mindfulness
2018

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)

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Kevin Koelbel

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."

Mark Rafidi

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."

Allison Groth

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."

Troy Atkinson

Trucking accident Attorney | Jun 09
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael Waddington

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."

John O'Brien

Car accident Attorney | May 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Kevin Coluccio

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."

Ronald Burdge

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."

Steven Gursten

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."

Kenneth Levinson

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."

Christopher Stombaugh

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."

Richard Shapiro

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."

Patrick Barone

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."

Mark Baran

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."

Joshua Schiffer

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."

Daniel DeWoskin

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."

Morgan Adams

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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Allison Groth

Criminal defense

Steven Gursten

Personal injury

Christopher Stombaugh

Personal injury

Kenneth Levinson

Personal injury

Eric Baum

Government

Richard Shapiro