David John Michalski

David John Michalski

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 31 years

Litigation Lawyer at Westlake, OH
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Construction & Development, Car Accidents

159 Crocker Park Boulevard, Suite 400, Westlake, OH

About David

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

David represents large companies, small businesses and individuals in all types of lawsuits, including construction disputes, contract disputes, real estate disputes, will contests and almost every other type of civil action.

31 years

70%
Business 10%

David can advise your business on various types of issues. His practice includes fixed fee contract reviews for most types of commercial contracts.

31 years

10%
Car Accident 10%

David vigorously represents people injured in car accidents and helps them achieve the largest possible recoveries for their injuries. David knows the process to resolve your claims and will stand by you through the whole process right up to trial.

31 years

10%
Construction and Development 10%

David's practice includes reviewing and advising clients on all types of construction contracts. Many problems can be avoided before they even occur on a job.

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 31 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1994

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Location

The Michalski Law Firm, LLC

159 Crocker Park Boulevard, Suite 400, Westlake, OH, 44145

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David John Michalski's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Experience

David is an amazing attorney, and a very decent person. He was professional, timely, knowledgeable, and patient when working on my case. His years of experience have given him a wisdom that sets him apart from other attorneys I have dealt with. I truly believe he does his best to advocate for his cli...ents, and does the best he can for them. He got me through a very difficult situation. I can't recommend him enough.

Posted by Andrea Kryszak | June 8, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I highly recommend Attorney Michalski.. He is very smart, experienced and attentive to his client's needs.

Posted by Matt Savon | August 8, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

David was extremely helpful and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

David was very thorough and helpful. He always responded in a timely manner and treated my situation as if it was his number one priority. Very satisfied with his service and would highly recommend him to anyone that is seeking top notch council.

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David John Michalski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rose-Marie Fiore

Litigation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse David Michalski because he is a great attorney with decades of high level litigation experience. We worked together for many years and I am impressed with his commitment to winning and detail-oriented handling of cases. He is an excellent writer and very responsive to clients."

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Scott Sylkatis

Unknown lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"David is a seasoned and competent attorney. I have had several matters as opposing counsel with him and he has always been professional and diligent in his representation. I would not hesitate to recommend David."

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Derek Diaz

Litigation lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"David has a first-rate intellect that allows him to go toe-to-toe with the best lawyers around. Few attorneys know the ins-and-outs of strategy in complex litigation like David does. He is absolutely dogged in representing his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2003 - 2012

Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP

1994 - 2002

Associate, Hahn, Loeser & Parks, LLP

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association

Lorain County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Jeanes-Kemp, LLC v. Johnson Controls. Inc.

Defense Judgment

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Education

1994

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Chicago

MA - Masters

1987

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2010

ABA publication A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions (Ohio Chapter)

2006

Cincinnati Magazine If I Collaborate On A Book With A Partner, Do We Need Individual Copyrights?

Languages

English

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