Atty. John Jacob Michael III

Atty. John Jacob Michael III

John Jacob Michael III is a lawyer practicing commercial law, litigation, construction law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Westlake Westlake 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About John Jacob Michael III at a glance

John Jacob Michael III is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Westlake, Ohio. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1998). Educated at University of Notre Dame (B.S. J.D., 1994). Serands clients in Westlake, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Jacob Michael III is a lawyer practicing commercial law, litigation, construction law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • John practices in Westlake, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Jacob Michael III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Jacob Michael III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

John Jacob Michael III is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Jacob Michael III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westlake are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Jacob Michael III's law office located?
John Jacob Michael III's law practice is located in Westlake, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Jacob Michael III handle?
John Jacob Michael III focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Jacob Michael III practiced law?
John Jacob Michael III has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did John Jacob Michael III go to law school?
John Jacob Michael III earned their education at (B.S. J.D., 1994).
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Education

B.S. J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998

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