Atty. Michael Clyde Porterfield

Atty. Michael Clyde Porterfield

Michael Clyde Porterfield is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, personal injury. Michael received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Painesville Painesville 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Clyde Porterfield at a glance

Michael Clyde Porterfield is a personal injury and workers comp attorney based in Painesville, Ohio. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1976). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1976) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Painesville, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Clyde Porterfield is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, personal injury
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michael practices in Painesville, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Clyde Porterfield's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Clyde Porterfield is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael Clyde Porterfield is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Painesville 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

Common questions about Michael Clyde Porterfield

Where is Michael Clyde Porterfield's law office located?
Michael Clyde Porterfield's law practice is located in Painesville, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Clyde Porterfield handle?
Michael Clyde Porterfield focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael Clyde Porterfield practiced law?
Michael Clyde Porterfield has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michael Clyde Porterfield go to law school?
Michael Clyde Porterfield earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Michael Clyde Porterfield for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1976
B.A.
The Ohio State University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1976

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