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About Michael
Biography
Michael Illner has long been an advocate for children. Beginning his career first as a public school teacher, Mike connected with children on the most basic level encouraging their academic growth. Mike also served as president of a teacher's union, learning valuable communication skills while serving as chief negotiator during labor negotiations. With a desire to support and protect the welfare of children, he earned his Juris Doctor Degree and worked for several years in the Lorain County Prosecutor's Office on juvenile delinquency, adult felony and children’s services cases. After twelve years serving the public, Mike moved to a private law practice in 1997 handling all types of family law cases.
In 2006, he says he partnered with Mr. Timothy Smith because of his “uncanny ability to empathize with his clients and the level of trust that forms through that empathy.” From this partnership Smith & Illner was born.
Mike enjoys his job and finds both professional and moral fulfillment in protecting children. He lives with his family in Westlake, is involved with his church and enjoys international travel.
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Licensed in Ohio for 40 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1985
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Location
Smith, Illner & Gemelas, L.L.C.
424 Middle Ave., Elyria, OH, 44035
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Posted by Trish | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Terrible representation
In 2015, he represented my son in a custody hearing. The consultation went great, we thought he was on my grandsons side but He clearly was working for the other side. My grandsons mother sent a nude picture of him to a man in Colorado that she was sexting with. She lost custody of him (to my son)...
Posted by Lisa | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This is the man for you!
Mr. Illner was our attorney in 2003 and did a wonderful job for us and He took the time to explain every question that I had for him. He did not rush. Took his time and he is worth every penny so much that we are hiring him again!!!! I give him a big thumbs up!
Michael Douglas Illner's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a strong advocate for his clients yet willing to resolve his cases so that the parties to a divorce case are able to continue to be civil with one another after the case is concluded."
Sam Bradley
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
1997 - 2006
Associate, Spike & Meckler Law Firm
1985 - 1997
Assistant County Prosecutor, Lorain County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
Ohio State Bar Association
Member
Lorain County Bar Association
Member
Education
1985
University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Baldwin-Wallace College
MA - Masters
1972
Bowling Green State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English