David Michalski - Lawyer in Westlake, OH

David John Michalski

Litigation Attorney at Westlake, OH

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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.
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28 years
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.

28 years
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.
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28 years
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.

28 years

Licensed for 28 years

State OH

Status Active

Acquired 1994

Updated 11/13/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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The Michalski Law Firm, LLC

159 Crocker Park Boulevard

Suite 400

Westlake, OH, 44145

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5.0 / 5.0

3 customer reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2022

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 clients, and does the best he can for them. He got me through a very difficult situation. I can't recommend him enough.

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Posted by Andrea Kryszak | June 8, 2017

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

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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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

Partner
Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP
2003 - 2012

Associate
Hahn, Loeser & Parks, LLP
1994 - 2002

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994

University of Chicago
MA - Masters
1989

University of Wisconsin, Madison
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1987

Legal Cases

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

Associations

Ohio State Bar Association
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Lorain County Bar Association
N/A

Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2019

Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
2006

Rising Star
Super Lawyers Magazine
2005

Publications

ABA publication
A Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions (Ohio Chapter)
2010

Cincinnati Magazine
If I Collaborate On A Book With A Partner, Do We Need Individual Copyrights?
2006

Attorney endorsements

Received (3)

Given (5)

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Rose-Marie Fiore

Litigation Attorney | 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."

Scott Sylkatis

Unknown Attorney | 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."

Derek Diaz

Litigation Attorney | 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."