Atty. Michael J. Elliott
Michael Elliott recently joined RLB with more than 25 years of experience in the practice of law. Most recently his practice concentrated on the representation of individuals for purposes of estate planning, trust and probate administration, acting as counsel for guardianships and handling Medicaid appeals and otherwise contentious probate matters.
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Michael J. Elliott is a Partner based in Akron, Ohio, practicing at Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1999), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2002), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2003). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1998) and Ohio University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Akron, Ohio State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Akron, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Elliott recently joined RLB with more than 25 years of experience in the practice of law
- Most recently his practice concentrated on the representation of individuals for purposes of estate planning, trust and probate administration, acting as counsel for guardianships and handling Medicaid appeals and otherwise contentious probate matters
- Michael began his career and still handles cases involving personal injury, product liability, premises liability, and serious injuries including wrongful death
- Over the years he has developed other practice areas including employment law and litigation, financial or investment losses, other matters involving economic loss such as probate and trust litigation, business and contract disputes
- Michael has tried dozens of cases in as many different courts as well as in front of various arbitration tribunals and has handled as many appeals including appeals in front of the Ohio Supreme Court
- When asked about what drew him to RLB, Michael particularly liked the idea of practicing with a group of attorneys having a wide range of experience and practice areas and being able to collaborate with his peers
- Just being able to discuss a matter with someone and get their thoughts and input is invaluable
- Michael looks forward to continuing to develop his practice in the probate and estate field as well as a return to his roots in terms of not only these other practice areas but serving many of the surrounding communities while being centrally located in downtown Akron
- Michael is a resident of Akron along with wife, Kim, an Akron Public School teacher and their two children Katherine and Kevin
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Michael J. Elliott is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Ohio →
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.
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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 Akron 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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