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Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLPPartner
Michael G. Polito
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Michael G. Polito

4.6
6 reviews

21300 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, OH 44126

Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Domestic Relations

About Michael G. Polito

Michael G. Polito earned his BA from the University of Detroit and Juris Doctor from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, criminal defense, and domestic relations. Michael has obtained many high-value settlements for personal injury clients and not guilty verdicts for criminal defense clients. Michael resides with his wife and children in Lakewood, Ohio. He enjoys running, cycling, landscaping, and is an active member of his local parish, St. Christopher in Rocky River. Michael is a proud graduate and father of graduates of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland.

Courts Frequented

Licensed to practice in all Ohio counties, including:

• Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

• Lorain County Court of Common Pleas

• Municipal Courts across Northeast Ohio

Results

• $2.75 million dollar settlement against flight school for estate of 29-year-old victim of airplane crash

• $1.3 million dollar settlement for female victim of scooter/bicycle collision which caused catastrophic injuries

• $775,000.00 settlement for family of 20-year-old for wrongful death from a UTV accident

• $750,000.00 settlement for family of a disabled family member due to wrongful death at an assisted living facility

• $500,000.00 settlement for child victim of sexual abuse by eighth grade teacher at a private school

• $350,000.00 settlement for a 68-year-old female victim of nursing home negligence

• Obtained a Not Guilty Jury Verdict in a Cold Case Rape, Kidnapping and Robbery Case

• Obtained Not Guilty Jury Verdict for Attempted Murder Charge

• Obtained Dismissal of three counts of Sexual Imposition prior to trial

• Obtained Rule 29 acquittal of Procuring Prostitution charge following three days of a Jury Trial

• Obtained Not Guilty Jury Verdict for Felonious Assault Charge

• Obtained a Not Guilty Verdict for Assault on a Corrections Officer charge for a Defendant suffering from PTSD

Get to know Michael

Michael resides with his wife and children in Lakewood, Ohio. He enjoys running, cycling, landscaping, and is an active member of his local parish, St. Christopher in Rocky River. Michael is a proud graduate and father of graduates of St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland.

Experience & Professional Associations

• Ohio Super Lawyers 2013-2022

• Top 100 Ohio Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers (2014-2022)

• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2014)

• 2013 Business Person of the Year, Fairview Park Chamber of Commerce

• Past President, Fairview Park Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2005

• Mentor, Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program, Supreme Court of Ohio (2010-present)

• Lifetime Member, Conference of the Eighth Judicial District

• Ohio State Bar Association

• West Shore Bar Association

 

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Hired Attorney Michael G. Polito

Outstanding lawyer with very professional support staff.

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Other 2
    • Criminal Defense
    • Domestic Relations

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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
    Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP
  • Additional Links
    https://pbrslaw.com/attorney-item/michael-g-polito/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Ohio
    1991, United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    1992, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cleveland Marshall College of Law
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Detroit
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
    English and Philosophy, Honors College
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Cleveland, Ohio, September 27, 1965

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    Michael G. Polito is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
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    Polito Burke Rodstrom Szep LLP has 8 attorneys at this location.
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    Michael G. Polito attended Cleveland Marshall College of Law.

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