Atty. Michael T. Short

Atty. Michael T. Short

Michael T. Short represents management clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters.

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Profile Summary

About Michael T. Short at a glance

Michael T. Short is a employment and workers comp attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association. Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Michael T. Short represents management clients in a wide range of labor and employment matters. He also actively represents employers in workers’ compensation cases before the Industrial Commission of Ohio, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, and all levels of Ohio courts. He has extensive experience representing public sector clients in collective bargaining negotiations, arbitrations, and before the Ohio State Employment Relations Board.

He regularly counsels employers on:

  • Labor management relations
  • Title VII
  • The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • The Americans with Disabilities Act
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act
  • General employment issues

    Michael is a core group member in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation and Leaves of Absence and Disability Accommodation practice groups. He also frequently speaks on workers' compensation and labor and employment issues before business and professional groups.

Practice Areas Explained

Michael T. Short's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael T. Short is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 T. Short 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 Columbus 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 T. Short

Where is Michael T. Short's law office located?
Michael T. Short's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Littler. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael T. Short handle?
Michael T. Short focuses on employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
Where did Michael T. Short go to law school?
Michael T. Short earned their education at (J.D., 1998).
How can I contact Michael T. Short for a consultation?
You can contact Michael T. Short directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael T. Short received?
Michael T. Short's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1998

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association

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