Atty. Michael Alan Platt
Michael Alan Platt is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, corporate & incorporation, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 22+ Years Experience
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About Michael Alan Platt at a Glance
Michael Alan Platt is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Jones Day. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and U.S. Courts of Appeals for the T (2004) and Ohio (2007). Educated at American University (J.D., 2003) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1997). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Alan Platt
- Michael Alan Platt is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, corporate & incorporation, appeals and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1997, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Michael practices at Jones Day in Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Alan Platt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Alan Platt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Business Formation in Cleveland
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Personal Injury in Cleveland
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael Alan Platt is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
Business & Corporate Law in Cleveland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael Alan Platt is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
Civil Litigation in Cleveland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael Alan Platt is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Mediation & Arbitration in Cleveland
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Michael Alan Platt is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 Cleveland 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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Michael Alan Platt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Alan Platt's practice in the field of formation, personal injury, business, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Alan Platt brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and U.S. Courts of Appeals for the T and Ohio, Michael Alan Platt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, personal injury, and business, Michael Alan Platt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Michael Alan Platt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Alan Platt Handles in Cleveland
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