Michael A. Galasso

Mike joined the firm in 1999 and became a partner in 2005. He is a member of the firm’s litigation practice group and his practice is devoted almost exclusively to litigation. Mike has tried numerous cases to verdict including bench trials, jury trials, arbitrations, appeals, and contested bankruptcy matters. Prior to law school, Mike was a police officer in Knoxville, Tennessee. During college, Mike was a military police officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve serving on active duty in Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, Mike’s practice extends to a wide range of civil litigation matters such as business and contract disputes, real estate disputes, employment litigation, non-compete agreements, trade secret claims, franchise litigation, consumer claims, and creditor’s rights. His creditor’s rights practice regularly involves representing banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions in foreclosures, bankruptcies, receiverships, loan workouts, and related default matters. Mike also represents outdoor advertising clients in land use, zoning, and contract matters. Mike has significant experience in personal injury matters representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Mike is a member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum in which membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. Mike has made several presentations to professional organizations relating to foreclosure and real estate issues. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael A. Galasso included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Michael A. Galasso Included on the 2026Ohio Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers list 2022 Ohio Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Ohio, 2000
• Kentucky, 2001
• Indiana, 2002
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2001
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2001
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2001
• U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2001
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2002
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2002
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2004
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2002
• U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2003
• U.S. Tax Court, 2005
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2004
• U.S. District Court District of Colorado, 2016
• U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 2017
• U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2017
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2017

• Ohio State Bar Association
• Cincinnati Bar Association
• Kentucky Bar Association
• Indiana State Bar Association
• Kentucky Justice Association
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
• Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar Association
• American Bankruptcy Institute
• Outdoor Advertising Association of America
• Tri State League of Financial Institutions
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Theta Chi