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David John Michalski

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Avvo Rating9.6
  • Westlake, OH
  • Licensed for 26 years
  • Free consultation
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About David

Practice areas

Construction and developmentBusinessCar accidentLitigation
  1. 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.

    26 years

  2. 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.

    26 years

  3. 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.

    26 years

  4. 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.

    26 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

159 Crocker Park Boulevard
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The Michalski Law Firm, LLC

159 Crocker Park Boulevard
Suite 400
Westlake, OH, 44145

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
OHActive199410/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers58
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
DistinguishedMartindale-Hubbell2019
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2006
Rising StarSuper Lawyers Magazine2005
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerHahn Loeser & Parks, LLP2003 - 2012
AssociateHahn, Loeser & Parks, LLP1994 - 2002
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Ohio State Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Lorain County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
ABA publicationA Practitioner's Guide to Class Actions (Ohio Chapter)2010
Cincinnati MagazineIf I Collaborate On A Book With A Partner, Do We Need Individual Copyrights?2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Case Western Reserve University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1994
University of ChicagoMA - Masters1989
University of Wisconsin, MadisonBA - Bachelor of Arts1987
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Jeanes-Kemp, LLC v. Johnson Controls. Inc.Defense Judgment

Reviews

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Excellent Attorney

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

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

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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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Attorney endorsements

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Rose-Marie Fiore, Litigation Attorney on Aug 13, 2015
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

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 on Aug 11, 2015
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.

Cost

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    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check