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Michael L Close

5.0
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Two Miranova Place, Columbus, OH 43215

Litigation, Public Law, Public Sector and 3 more

About Michael L Close

Michael L Close is a lawyer practicing litigation, public law, public sector and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1967, and has been licensed for 51 years. Michael practices in Columbus, OH.

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Michael was fantastic in helping me get my divorce and then later during a custody fight created by my ex.

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  • Other 2
    • Public Law
    • Public Sector

Practice Details

  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
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    In re Porsche Cars North America, Inc. Plastic Coolant Tubes Products Liability Litigation (S.D.Ohio)-co-lead counsel in consolidated MDL case against U.S.
    foreign entities resulting in $45 million settlement
    Gascho v. Global Fitness Holdings-co-lead counsel in consumer class action alleging deceptive
    unconscionable billing practices of fitness chain resulting in $22.89 million settlement
    Ford Unintended Acceleration Litigation-co-lead role in class action against Ford seeking damages for repairs
    safety risks associated with unintended acceleration events in millions of Ford's vehicles over the past decade
    Ford MyTouch/Sync Litigation-committee role in class action against Ford alleging design defects
    flaws with Ford's new infotainment system included in hundreds of thous
    s of vehicles
    In re: American Honda Motor Co., Inc., CR-V Vibration Marketing
    Sales Practices Litigation-liaison counsel role in consumer class action against Honda based upon undisclosed engine vibration

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1975, Ohio
    1976, Florida
    1979, U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Activities

    Professional

    Adjunct Professor, Capital University Law School
    Ohio State Bar Association
    Columbus Bar Association
    The Florida Bar Association

    Community

    President, Dublin AM Rotary

    Past Involvement

    Board of Governors, Columbus Bar Association
    Council Delegates, Ohio State Bar Association
    President, Capital Law School Alumni Board
    President, St. Brendan Parish Church
    President, St. Brendan School Board
    Religious Education Instructor
    Trustee, Jeffrey Foundation, Trustee
    President and Founder, Inns of Court #2
    Trustee, Dublin Fund
    Trustee, Alvis House
    Trustee, Faith Mission
    Trustee, Dublin A.M. Rotary
    Trustee, Dublin Chamber of Commerce
    Adjunct Professor, Ohio Judicial College
    Adjunct Professor, Capital University Law School
    Appellate Judge, State of Ohio, 1993-98
    State of Ohio, Common Pleas Judge (Presiding Judge 1991-1992), 1989-93
    Trial Attorney, Gamble, Hartshorn, Grace, Alden & Close, 1987-89
    Prosecutor, City of Hilliard, 1984-85
    Special Referee, Probate Court, 1983
    President, Discovery Title Agency, 1979-89
    Law Director, City of Hilliard, 1978-83
    Trial Attorney, Self-Employed, 1976-87
    Special Referee, Probate Court, 1975-76
    General Referee, Domestic Court, 1973-76
    Probation Officer, Domestic Court, 1971-73
    Pilot, Ohio National Guard, 1971 - 1972
    Captain, Pilot, Platoon Commander, U.S. Army, 1967-71

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Capital University Law School
    Class of 1975
    J.D.
    Other Education
    The Ohio State University
    Class of 1967
    B.S.

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