Professional Experience
Mike is an attorney with the firm’s Litigation section and its Employment and Labor Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of general civil litigation, business and commercial litigation, employment law and workers' compensation defense.
He attended Kent State University, where he earned his B.A. degree in 2001. Mike subsequently attended the University of Akron School of Law, where he served as Editor of the Akron Law Review and obtained his J.D. degree in 2005.
He is a member of the American, Ohio State, Cleveland Metropolitan and Akron Bar Associations. A resident of Akron, Mike is active with "Torchbearers," an association which helps to nurture future community leaders by connecting young people with non-profit organizations.
Areas of Emphasis
- Litigation
- Employment and Labor Law
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Workers' Compensation Defense
Professional & Community Associations
- American Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Akron Bar Association
- Charles F. Scanlon Inn of Court, Akron Chapter
Education
The University of Akron School of Law, J.D., 2005
Kent State University, B.A., 2001
Licensed to Practice
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio
Articles by Michael SchmeltzerFebruary 2010 - Employers Must Exercise Caution When Applying Their Policies to Employees with Any History of Illness, Injury or Serious Medical ConditionsNovember 2009 - More Changes in the FMLA September 2009 – EEOC Slaps Employers with Lawsuits for Failing to Alter Medical Leave and Termination Policies for Disabled Employees August 2009 – Breast-feeding Moms Have to Follow the Rules at Work |
