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Michael Schmeltzer
also known as Michael Schmeltzer Esq.
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Biography
Michael's practice is focused on his passion - standing up for everyday people against those who refuse to take responsibility for their wrongful conduct. He represents clients in a wide variety of complex cases, including general civil litigation, personal injury, medical and other professional malpractice, product and consumer claims, insurance disputes, business litigation, and employment-related disputes.
Michael has experience with all stages of litigation and has handled matters before state and federal administrative agencies and has tried cases, argued appeals, and successfully handled mediations in both state and federal court.
Michael is recognized as an "Ohio Rising Star" and frequently writes and lectures on timely legal issues. He also holds key positions with a number of bar association committees, is associated with community legal aid programs, and regularly volunteers his time with community-based organizations. Michael serves as a representative-at-large for 2013-2015 Board of Trustees, Ohio Association for Justice; board member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Summit County; member of the Certified Grievance Subcommittee of the Akron Bar Association; member of the Ohio Association for Justice's legislative and subrogation committees; member of the Ohio State Bar Association's jury instructions committee; and mentor to new lawyers through the Ohio Supreme Court's Lawyer-to-Lawyer Mentoring Program. He is also a 2013 graduate of the Ohio State Bar Association's Leadership Academy and is active with the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice, as well.
Michael is licensed to practice law in all Ohio State courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio. He attended Kent State University, where he earned his B.A. degree in journalism with a minor in political science. Michael later attended the University of Akron School of Law, where he served as assistant editor of the Akron Law Review, was a member of its Jessup International Moot Court competition team, and served as executive editor of its Journal of Technology Transfer (now the Akron Journal of Intellectual Property).
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Licensed in Ohio for 19 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Slater & Zurz, LLP
One Cascade Plaza, Suite 2210, Akron, OH, 44308-1304
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Michael Schmeltzer's Reviews
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Posted by Brian | March 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Best lawyer around
I have to say Mike is by far the best lawyer I have ever used and I will never need to find another. He settled a case and was able to collect on what I thought was going to be an uncollectable case he worked hard and persevered. I can't thank him enough. He worked with me on pricing and turned a hor...
Posted by Rachel | July 24, 2015
Very responsive and helpful
I highly recommend Michael Schmeltzer. I had a medical malpractice case that the three other attorneys I contacted before Michael would not even touch. And Michael was able to get me a settlement payment which was incredibly helpful to me. Unlike other attorneys I've worked with, I never had to wait ...
Posted by Elaine | May 10, 2013
Elaine's review
Yes, I would definitely recommend Michael to any potential client. He helped me with a personal injury claim and was very responsive, knowledgeable, and he kept me informed on all of my options. I had several questions and there was never one left unanswered. I was very pleased with the monetary out...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Ohio Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Ohio Rising Star, SuperLawyers
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Slater & Zurz, LLP
1900 - Present
Attorney, Slater & Zurz LLP
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Amer Cunningham Co., LPA
2010 - 2012
Attorney, Ciano & Goldwasser, LLP
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Walter & Haverfield
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Hill Hardman Oldfield, LLC
Associations
2013 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeBoard of Trustees, Representative-at-Large
2013 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association Leadership AcademyClass of 2013
2013 - Present
National Alliance for Mential Illness, Summit CountyBoard Member
2012 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationJury Instructions Committee
2012 - Present
Akron Bar AssociationGrievance Committee, Investigative Subcommittee
2012 - Present
Akron Bar AssociationPro Bono Committee
2008 - Present
Torchbearer'sCommunications Committee
2006 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
American Bar Association
Member
Community Legal Aid, Volunteer Legal Services Program
Volunteer
Education
2001
Kent State University
N/A
University of Akron
law
N/A
Kent State University
BA
Speaking Engagements
2012
Winter Convention
Social Media Discovery in Personal Injury Cases
2012
Annual Convention
The Commercial Docket & Business Litigation
Publications
2014
Ohio Trial (Ohio Association for Justice)
The Chink in the Armor: Convincing Courts the Medical Malpractice Satute of Repose is an Affirmative Defense May Lead to Additional Avenues for Avoiding the Statute
2013
Ohio Trial (Ohio Association for Justice)
Saving Medical Malpractice Claims from the Statute of Repose
2012
Ohio Trial (Ohio Association for Justice)
#DiscoveringSocialMedia: Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Social Media Discovery During Litigation
Activity
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