Michael Dean Bornitz

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of South Dakota, B.S., 1992; University of South Dakota, B.S., 1992; University of South Dakota, M.P.A., 1994
Law School Attended:
University of South Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, South Dakota; 1998, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota; 1999, Nebraska; 2004, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 2005, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
ISLN:
914610548

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Personal Injury
  • Workers Compensation
  • Wrongful Death
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Car Accidents

Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (32 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.2/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.1/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.1/5.0
  • Communication

    4.3/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 09/03/13 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Bornitz is not only exceptionally well versed in the law, but is a very strong communicator with clients and others. He understands both sides of the law well and is a strong advocate for his clients.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/21/13 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 08/20/13 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/20/13 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/20/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Bornitz is an excellent lawyer representing his clients dilgently with the utmost ethical standards.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/20/13 in Civil Litigation

    Michael is an excellent attorney who can balance being a zealous advocate for his client with being professional and respectful to his opposing counsel and the court.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/20/13 in Personal Injury

    Michael is an asset to the South Dakota Bar. He is a great advocate for his clients, yet reasonable to work with.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 08/20/13 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/20/13 in Litigation

    Mike is a creative lawyer and one of the premier plaintiff's lawyers in South Dakota. He charges hard on personal injury actions and will try the case if need be. Mike's skill and creativity adds significant value to his client's cases.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/20/13 in Litigation

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5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
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He knows business litigation.

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