Overview
Prior to joining Reminger Co., L.P.A., Mike was an Assistant Ohio Attorney General working in the Court of Claims Defense section where he defended claims ranging from negligence, contract and wrongful death actions against various state agencies. As a Partner at Reminger, Mike’s practice is now concentrated in the areas of construction liability, governmental liability, trucking liability, and general liability. He has extensive trial experience, trying complex cases that are counted in months rather than days.
Honors & Recognitions
Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law and Litigation - Construction
Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine
Community & Professional
Ohio State Bar Association
Adjunct Professor:
Capital University Law School, Trial Advocacy Competition Course
Results
- Aug 22, 2022, Summary Judgment AffirmedThird Appellate District Court, Auglaize County, Ohio
The Third District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of our clients, a board of education and baseball coach, based on political subdivision immunity.
- May 9, 2022, Summary Judgment Affirmed6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Summary judgment was granted in favor of construction company on negligence claims, including a wrongful death claim. The appellate court affirmed that decision, finding that the district court properly granted summary judgment under Ohio law.
- Nov 16, 2021, Summary Judgment GrantedCuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
Summary judgment granted in favor of construction company on negligence claims and motion in limine granted to exclude the plaintiffs’ experts and strike their report.
- Aug 20, 2021, Defense VerdictU.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Race discrimination, retaliation, and First Amendment retaliation case filed in federal court against a school district and several administrators.
- Aug 17, 2021, Summary Judgment GrantedU.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Western Division
Summary judgment granted in favor of a mobility company on negligence claims.
- Apr 21, 2021, Summary Judgment GrantedRoss County Court of Common Pleas
Summary judgment granted in favor of Township Trustees on claims of employment and pay discrimination.
- Sep 2, 2020, Summary Judgment GrantedWashington
Summary judgment granted in favor of school district, administrators, and teachers on negligence claims involving an individualized education plan, supervision, and staffing levels
- Jun 2, 2020, Summary Judgment GrantedU.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division
Summary judgment granted in favor of school district on claims of copyright and trademark infringement
- Apr 25, 2018, Defense Ruling UpheldOhio Supreme Court
Christopher Plank, Administrator of the Estate of Monica Plank v. City of Bellefontaine and City of Bellefontaine Water Department
Defense of municipality in wrongful death case, arguing against jurisdiction
- Nov 20, 2017, Third District Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s denial of political subdivision immunity and remanded the case to the trial court to grant Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment, pursuant to the Third District’s decision3rd District Court of Appeals
Christopher Plank, Administrator of the Estate of Monica Plank v. City of Bellefontaine and City of Bellefontaine Water Department
Defense of municipality in wrongful death case
- Sep 12, 2017, Judgment Affirmed4th Appellate Dist
T. Anderson, et al. v. Warren Local School District Board of Education
Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in claim by homeowners alleging trespass and negligence by school district for fronting damages to their residences.
- Mar 1, 2017, Defense VerdictFairfield
Defense of employment practices claim for governmental entity claiming discrimination based on national origin.
- Feb 6, 2017, Summary Judgment Affirmed12th Appellate Dist
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in personal injury claim involving the rental of a bounce house
- Mar 18, 2016, Motion For Summary Judgment GrantedPreble
Defense of personal injury claim due to bounce house rental
- Jul 18, 2014, Judgment Affirmed2nd Appellate Dist
A. Jackson et al. v.Dick Long Real Estate, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in real estate agent E&O claim
- Jan 29, 2014, Defense VerdictMeigs
Defense of bus and auto liability personal injury claim for governmental liability
- Mar 6, 2013, Plaintiff VerdictFranklin
Defense of sexual harassment in employment and governmental context as well as gender discrimination case
- Nov 16, 2010, Judgment Affirmed10th Appellate Dist
Richard Weldon, et al. v. Prairie Township, et al.
Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in claim for damages arising out of township’s independent contractor work.
- Feb 12, 2010, Defense VerdictFranklin
Defense of township in property damage claim
- Sep 23, 2008, Reversed and Remanded10th Appellate Dist
Zachariah v. Roby
The Court of Appeals, T. Bryant, J., held that: i) genuine issues of material fact precluded summary judgment to teenagers.
- Jul 11, 2008, Plaintiff VerdictFed. Dist. Court, Southern Dist. of OH, Columbus, OH
Defense of governmental liability class action civil rights violation claims involving the supply of water.
(Kemper)
- Jan 18, 2008, Plaintiff VerdictMarion
Defense of Trucking company with stipulated liability in rear-end accident (CNA)
- Nov 12, 2007, Defense VerdictAshland
Defense of construction liability personal injury claim of multiple plaintiffs.
- Jul 16, 2007, Defense VerdictMuskingham
Defense of real estate agent E&O claim.
- Apr 20, 2007, Defense VerdictFranklin
Defense of real estate agent E&O fraud claim.
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Education
J.D., Capital University Law School, cum laude, 1987
B.A., Baldwin Wallace College, 1984
Admissions
- State of Ohio, 1987
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1989