Michael John Bertsch

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Michael John Bertsch: Attorney with Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Mike Bertsch defends employers against workers’ compensation claims, alleged safety violations, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations, intentional tort allegations, and other employment-related matters. His extensive civil litigation experience includes workers’ compensation court appeals and mandamus actions, defense of employer intentional torts and wrongful discharge, product liability, and first-party insurance matters.

Publications

•Author, ' Workers' Compensation Alerts, ' NGC Legal Insights (Fall 2015)
•Author, ' Ohio BWC Settles Premium case, Separately Sets New Collection Schedule, ' NGC Legal Insights (Summer 2014)

Speaking engagements

•Co-presenter, 'How to Spot the Naughty from the Nice Workers' Compensation Claimant: Three Case Studies,' Lake County Safety Council (Dec. 15, 2017)
•Frequent speaker and seminar presenter on workers' compensation and other employment-related issues

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Workers' compensation
  • Employment law
  • Employment litigation
  • OSHA compliance and litigation
  • Civil litigation - trial and appellate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Xavier University, BS, Business Administration, magna cum laude, 1978
Law School Attended:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University, JD, 1981
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Ohio Supreme Court; 2007, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; 1984, 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; 1982, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Memberships:

Professional and civic activities

•Member, Ohio State Bar Association
•Member, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Workers' Compensation and Litigation sections
•Member, Lake County Safety Council
•President, and member board of trustees, Shaker Heights Public Library (2014-2023)
•Member, Greater Cleveland Safety Council
•Member, Self-Insured Group of Ohio
•President and board member (1990-1998), Epilepsy Association of Northeast Ohio

Birth Information:
Canton, Ohio, June 16, 1956
Reported Cases:
Representative Experience: Defense of workplace injury claims before the Industrial Commission of Ohio and in Ohio state trial and appellate courts; Investigation and defense of safety violation claims before the Industrial Commission; Investigation and defense of alleged OSHA violations; Consultation regarding OSHA compliance; General civil litigation, including jury trials; Mandamus actions; Representation of employers before the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation adjudication panel and administrator on rating and reimbursement issues; Counseling and litigation regarding employment policies and practices
ISLN:
909052735

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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Client Champion

Working with Mike Bertsch on my workman compensation case was very rewarding. If you are an employer and you are sued, look no further, because Mike Bertsch can help you. My case was tough, but he got...

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216-528-0514  Phone

www.nicola.com/attorneys/mike-bertsch

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