Atty. Michael J. Leizerman

Atty. Michael J. Leizerman

Michael Leizerman is a founder of The Law Firm for Truck Safety and a truck accident attorney in Ohio, which handles truck accident litigation across the United States. He is the co-founder of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA).

Toledo Toledo 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Michael J. Leizerman at a glance

Michael J. Leizerman is a Founder based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at The Law Firm for Truck Safety LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on truck accidents. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1994), Michigan (1995), Tennessee (1995), and Illinois (2017). Educated at University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Michigan (A.B. Concentrations, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Leizerman is a founder of The Law Firm for Truck Safety and a truck accident attorney in Ohio, which handles truck accident litigation across the United States
  • He is the co-founder of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA)
  • He concentrates his practice in select catastrophic injury truck collision cases across the country
  • He is the author of the treatise Litigating Truck Accident Cases, published by West Publishing, the world’s largest legal publisher
  • In this multi-volume work, Michael shares his wealth of experience and knowledge gained through years of trying truck accident cases and lecturing and teaching other attorneys across the country to do the same
  • He was the first Chair of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group
  • Michael attended truck driving school and obtained his Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License while managing his law practice
  • He has taken 16 truck and bus cases to trial since 2002
  • He has received record-breaking truck accident settlements and verdicts across the country, including multiple verdicts with punitive damages
  • He has personally received more than 30 verdicts and settlements of $2 million or more, including six settlements and verdicts in excess of $10 million
  • He has taught and lectured well over 100 times to other lawyers on trucking for continuing legal education
  • Michael is also the author of the Trial Guides book The Zen Lawyer: Winning with Mindfulness, published in 2018

Practice Areas Explained

Michael J. Leizerman's Areas of Practice

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

Truck Accidents

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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 Toledo 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 J. Leizerman

Where is Michael J. Leizerman's law office located?
Michael J. Leizerman's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is The Law Firm for Truck Safety LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael J. Leizerman handle?
Michael J. Leizerman focuses on truck accidents. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael J. Leizerman practiced law?
Michael J. Leizerman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael J. Leizerman go to law school?
Michael J. Leizerman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (A.B. Concentrations, 1991).
How can I contact Michael J. Leizerman for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael J. Leizerman received?
Michael J. Leizerman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo College of Law
- 1994
A.B. Concentrations
University of Michigan
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1994
Michigan
Admitted: 1995
Tennessee
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 2017
New York United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio United States District Court
Admitted: 2017
Iowa
Admitted: 2025
New Mexico
Admitted: 2025
Florida
Admitted: 2025

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