Michael J. Meyer

Michael J. Meyer

Partner

Cleveland

T 216.363.4439

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Overview

Michael represents businesses in various commercial and consumer disputes involving commercial contracts, consumer contracts, commercial leases, and mergers and acquisitions.

Michael has prosecuted and defended claims on behalf of clients serving as first chair counsel at the trial level, appellate level, and in alternative dispute resolution forums such as the American Arbitration Association.

Michael also has specific litigation experience in various energy and commercial real estate proceedings.

What I Do

Litigation
Product Liability & Mass Tort Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Retail & E-Commerce

Experience

Counsel for various private equity firms in proceedings involving real estate and contract issues.

Key Contacts: Michael J. Meyer

Successfully represented Eaton in breach of contract litigation against a Canadian licensee over approximately $4 million in overdue royalties. The case settled on highly favorable terms, with a $3.2 million payment to Eaton.

Key Contacts: Gregory J. PhillipsJoseph A. CastrodaleMichael J. Meyer

Represented Cooper Lighting LLC, a subsidiary of Eaton Corporation, in an action for replevin and emergency injunctive relief after the supplier of a critical subcomponent abruptly shuttered its factory’s doors, jeopardizing a suite of products produced by Cooper. After obtaining the emergency injunctive relief, the case settled on confidential terms.

Key Contacts: Gregory J. PhillipsJoseph A. CastrodaleMichael J. Meyer

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Credentials

Education

Cleveland State University College of Law, 2011, J.D.
  • Research Editor, Cleveland State Law Review
  • summa cum laude
University of Toledo, 2006, MBA
  • summa cum laude
  • Northeast Ohio Graduate Assistant of the Year, 2005
Ohio Northern University, 2005, B.A.
  • Men’s Varsity Track & Field
  • summa cum laude

Clerkships and Bar Admissions

Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

More

  • Member, Ohio State Bar Association
  • Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
    • 3R’s Program

  • Listed, Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Stars, 2018-2021