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Mason Law Firm has traditionally focused its practice to the representation of management in the areas of labor, employment, and OSHA. Due to client demand, we recently welcomed a seasoned construction lawyer to handle the myriad of construction claims from many of our contractor clients. By focusing on these niche practice areas, we are able to maintain a depth of knowledge and breadth of experience that is not usually found in a larger, full service firms.
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Michael DeWitt
mdewitt@maslawfirm.com
614 734 9457

Michael W. DeWitt helps corporate clients resolve ERISA problems. He does this by providing expert advice and defense litigation.

He has particular emphasis in ERISA defense litigation and consultation regarding life, health and disability claims. Michael defends corporate clients in claims regarding breach of contract, bad faith and punitive damages involving both ERISA governed and individual plans.

Michael has a great deal of experience in litigating securities-related disputes.  He helps his clients in issues regarding employment contracts, particularly with regard to both the enforcement and defense of non-compete provisions. Michael also has extensive experience representing clients in general business disputes.

Michael is an experienced litigator who has successfully represented clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts.   He routinely represents corporate clients in arbitration cases before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (previously the National Association of Securities Dealers).

Michael also offers his clients expert advice to help them avoid problems that could lead to future litigation.  Prior to attending law school, Michael spent several years in the financial planning industry both as an insurance agent and a licensed securities broker.  He has first-hand knowledge of the challenges that face professionals in the securities and insurance fields.  He uses his experience to help his clients alleviate problems that could lead to litigation in the future.

Michael is a former Research Editor of the Capital University Law Review and is an adjunct professor teaching the legal research and writing component in the Capital University Law School ABA-accredited Paralegal Program.

Education

Capital University Law School,
JD with Honors

Ohio University, A.B.

Bar Admissions

Ohio
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
U.S Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

Memberships

American Bar Association
Section: Tort and Insurance Litigation

Ohio Bar Association

Columbus Bar Association
Health Care and Labor and Employment
Committees

Defense Research Institute

Community Involvement

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer