Michael joined Elk & Elk in 2006. He has been involved in plaintiff’s personal injury litigation for more than 15 years. Prior to joining Elk & Elk in April, 2006, Michael was a partner with a prestigious personal injury firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael has been lead counsel in several trials throughout the state of Ohio. His practice includes representing people who have been injured or killed as a result of motor vehicle crashes, animal attacks, dangerous workplaces, and hazardous conditions on others’ property. He is very proud of his hard work and success in securing compensation for his clients. In 2009, Michael won the largest reported automobile accident injury verdict in Franklin County. While in college, Michael interned in Washington D.C. for a prominent member of the Senate. He was also the executive editor of the law review while obtaining his law degree at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. In his spare time, Michael is an avid skier and golfer and enjoys spending time with his family.
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Languages spoken
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Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. - Cleveland
6105 Parkland Boulevard
Suite 200
Cleveland, OH, 44124
Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. - Columbus
655 Metro Place South
Suite 257
Dublin, OH, 43017
Elk & Elk Co., Ltd. - Cincinnati
2021 Auburn Ave.
Suite 201
Cincinnati, OH, 45219
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 1995 | 10/19/2020 |
Legal answers | 148 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Ohio Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Ohio Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Ohio Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Ohio Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Ohio Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyer | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
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Member | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | Elk & Elk Co. Ltd. | 2006 - Present |
Partner | Friedman, Domiano & Smith | 1996 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Lifetime Member | 2008 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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National Business Institute Seminar | Applying Medical Knowledge of Injuries to Your Case - The Big Injuries | 2013 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Applying Medical Knowledge of Injuries to Your Case - Using Injury Know-How to Present and Persuade | 2013 |
National Business Institute Seminar | Personal Injury 101 - Insurance, Liens and Subrogation | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | N/A | 1995 |
Hobart College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Applying Medical Knowledge of Injuries to Your Case | The Big Injuries | 2013 |
Applying Medical Knowledge of Injuries to Your Case | Using Injury Know-How to Present and Persuade | 2013 |
Personal Injury 101 | Insurance, Liens and Subrogation | 2011 |
Personal Injury 101 | Expert Examination - Daubert, Frye and other challenges | 2011 |
Personal Injury 101 | Presentation of Evidence | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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$675,000 Motor vehicle accident results in multiple injuries (September 2016) | Settlement |
Left of Center Collision | Case Settled for $614,399.00 |
Failure to Yield Collision | Case Settled for $100,000.00 |
Rear End Collision | Case Settled for $82,500.00 |
Failure to Yield | Case Settled for $32,500.00 |
Motorcycle Accident | Case Settled for $51,000.00 |
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Motor vehicle accident results in neck, back injuries (May 2010) | $83,000 |
Dog attack results in lacerations, puncture wounds (July 2009) | $200,000 |
Motor vehicle accident results in internal bleeding (December 2010) | $250,000 |
Motor vehicle accident results in dislocated hip, fractured face (October 2009) | $315,000 |
Motor vehicle accident results in multiple injuries (May 2010) | $323,000 |
Motor vehicle accident results in multiple injuries (March 2008) | $1.75 Million |
Posted by Marie
Wed Jan 04 2012
Posted by Charles
Wed May 04 2011
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Glenn Honda, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Experienced and thoughtful.
I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer has a superior knowledge of the law and any client would benefit from having his representation.
Robert McLaughlin, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 5, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Mike is an experienced personal injury attorney and works hard for his clients to get the maximum amount of compensation for his clients. I know of two recent cases where his client received low ball offers from Allstate Insurance. Mike advised his clients to turn the offers down, went to trial, and got two excellent verdicts that were many times more than Allstate's final offer.
Kenneth Abbarno, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 31, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mike has a very good graps on the law. He does a nice job working cases up and is a man of his word.
Matthew Carty, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 21, 2008
Relationship: Co-worker
Mike works hard on behalf of his clients. He is committed to making sure that his clients receive the best representation possible and that they receive a fair recovery. He is dedicated to doing everything he can for his clients. I endorse this lawyer's work.