About Michael
Practice areas
- Estate planning: 25%
Handle estate planning (including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills); Probate matters; and Will contests
35 years
- Business: 25%
Handle business organizations (corporations, LLCs and other entities), transactions, document review and preparation, and litigation of claims and disputes
35 years
- Litigation: 25%
Handle claims, arbitrations, trials, and appeals
35 years
- Construction and development: 15%
Handle construction transactions, document review and preparation, lien matters, and the litigation of claims and disputes
35 years
- Real estate: 10%
Handle real estate transactions, document review and preparation, and litigation of claims and disputes
35 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| OH | Active | 1982 | 04/11/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent--highest rating for legal ability & ethics. | Martindale-Hubbel Law Directory | 2017 |
| Five-Star Wealth Adviser | Cincinnati Magazine | 2014 |
| Five-Star Wealth Advisor | Cincinnati Magazine | 2013 |
| Five-Star Wealth Advisor | Cincinnati Magazine | 2012 |
| Five-Star Wealth Advisor | Cincinnati Magazine | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney/Member | Michael J. Bergmann, LLC | 1999 - Present |
| AttorneyPartner | Benjamin, Yocum & Hrather | 1987 - 1998 |
| Attorney | Kimpel, Hyland, Weinkam & Goodson | 1982 - 1987 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Estate Planning Council | Member | 1997 - Present |
| Ohio State Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present |
| Cincinnati Bar Association | Member | 1982 - Present |
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| Musuraca v. Kurlemann Builders, Inc. | $1,200,000 judgment for clients | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In Re Estate of Mary Liddy | Defense verdict. $0.00 to claimants. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Arts Rental Equipment v. Bear Creek Construction, LLC | $350,000 for client. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Law | Various articles within areas of my practice | 2011 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
| Miami University of Ohio | History/Business | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
| St. Xavier H.S. | N/A | N/A | 1975 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LaSalle High School | Opportunities in the Law | 2013 |
| Various High Schools | New Civic Responsibilities of Young Adults | 2012 |
| LaSalle High School | Opportunities in the Law | 2012 |
| Adult Education Presentation | Planning with Powers of Attorney | 2011 |
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Cost
- Hourly Rates $250/hour
- Contingency fees 25%-33%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.
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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Contact
6020 Cheviot Rad
Cincinnati, OH, 45247-6119
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