Michael W. DeWitt
Labor and Employment Litigation Lawyers in Columbus, OH in Columbus, OH
About Michael W. DeWitt
Michael DeWitt counsels and defends clients in a diverse range of insurance related issues with an emphasis on ERISA litigation and life, health and disability claims consulting. His experience includes representing clients in claims regarding breach of contract and bad faith as well as the pursuit of punitive damages involving both ERISA-governed and individual plans. Mr. DeWitt both defends and advises on policy wordings, business practices and regulatory matters. Mr. DeWitt has extensive experience in representing clients in a wide range of complex litigation including, including subrogation matters, securities-related disputes and trying arbitration cases before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (formerly the National Association of Securities Dealers). During his career, he has also assisted clients in employment matters related to the enforcement and defense of non-compete provisions. Mr. DeWitt provides clients with a unique perspective to the challenges and issues confronting the industry, having spent several years as both an insurance agent and a licensed securities broker. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. DeWitt is an adjunct professor of legal research and writing at Capital University Law School’s ABA-accredited paralegal program. He previously served as a research editor of the university’s Law Review.
Education
Legal Education
- Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D.
- Honors: With Honors
- Law Review: Capital University Law School, Staff Member 1994-1995; Research Editor 1995-1996
Non Legal Education
- Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 1993
- A.B.
- Major: History
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney at Law
Past Positions
- Chorpenning, Good & Pandora Co., LPA, Associate, 1996 - 2009
- Mason Law Firm Co., LPA, Of Counsel, 2009 - 2011
- Nelson Levine de Luca & Hamilton, 2011 - 2013
- Fox & Fox, 2013 - 2016
Classes and Seminars
- Adjunct Professor, Teaching Legal Research and Writing, Capital University Law School’s ABA-accredited paralegal program
Published Works
Articles
- The State of Construction Industry Liability after Brennaman v. R.M.I, 24 Cap. U. L. Rev. 649, V. 25 No. 3, 1995
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1996
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1997
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1999
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2004
- U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan, 2004
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2005
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 2020
Other Affiliations
- Defense Research Institute
- American Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- National Employment Lawyers Association
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Lambda Chi Alpha
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Michael W. DeWitt |
| Firm | DeWitt Law, LLC |
| Address | 4200 Regent Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43219 |
| Phone | 614-618-7420 |
| Website | www.dewittlawco.com |
| Website | www.dewittlawco.com/blog |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |