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216-621-3000The Becker Law Firm was established in 1979 by attorney Michael (Mike) Becker. As a plaintiff’s trial attorney, Mike has fought for the victims of negligence for over 40 years. He has gained statewide and national recognition for his ability to achieve results in the most complex and challenging cases – those that other firms were too wary to take on. He is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with The National Board of Trial Advocacy. He is also a member of the illustrious Inner Circle of Advocates, which is limited to the top 100 personal injury lawyers in the country and is the only active Ohio member.
Mike Becker leads our team of attorneys with the same passion that has resulted in so many victories in and out of the courtroom. Together, our Ohio personal injury attorneys have over a century of collective experience. One of our attorneys is also a registered nurse with more than 14 years of clinical experience.
Our primary focus is on cases involving:
"I was the victim of a hit and run accident in May of 2019. My sons helped me interview attorneys to represent me after the accident. We interviewed several attorneys and when David Skall came to my house, he was so kind and knowledgeable that I decided to have him represent me. Three years later, this has ended up being such a great decision. The legal knowledge and kindness that David has shown me over the past three years is remarkable. He and Jean (his assistant) have always treated me as their most important client. David has guided me through a very difficult and emotional process, giving me the good and bad news that comes along with a case like mine with professionalism and always a smile."
"I just wanted to say to you personally, that I am really very grateful for your help, your time, your guidance, your compassion, your professionalism, your wisdom, your experience, your kindness and your expertise through this process. Not every imperfect outcome arises from fault, and not every fault leads to a remedy in the law and we all understand that and truly appreciate your honest assessment, as well as the time and resources you invested in order to reach that assessment.
We will not soon forget how impressed we have been with you and everyone at your Firm, and should the need ever arise to provide a referral, you would be the name we would give, with great confidence.
...I know that is the family’s focus now … on the future. Thanks again for all you do and wishing you the very best"
"They took our case after four other attorneys turned it down. Now, after having won, we will never have to worry for our son’s care again."
Mike decided to take our case after four other attorneys said we didn’t have a case. Now, after having won, my husband and I can provide Abram with the best of everything – medical, schooling and equipment. We will never have to worry for our son’s care again."
The Becker Law Firm obtained a settlement of $60,700,000.00 for the family of a 16-year-old girl who suffered disabling neurologic injuries and partial limb loss after contact with a down power line. Because of this effort, our deserving client will get the very best care. This is the largest settlement in Ohio history involving physical injuries to an individual plaintiff.
Baby Doe was delivered at ABC Hospital in 1994. Her mother experienced a complication just before delivery that led to oxygen deprivation in Baby Doe. This case had previously been rejected by another prominent Cleveland law firm. At trial, Mr. Becker proved that the hospital failed to follow its own protocol for an obstetrical emergency. Prior to trial, a mock jury was utilized to help focus on the important issues of the case from a lay perspective. During trial, shadow jurors were used to follow the court proceedings. Becker adjusted his presentation during trial to meet the concerns of the shadow jurors as they arose. After two and one-half days of deliberation, the jury awarded $17,000,000.00 to Baby Doe and her parents. Because the hospital failed to make a good faith settlement offer before trial, Becker obtained an additional $8,500,000.00 in prejudgment interest. Baby Doe’s ultimate judgment is one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the history in the State of Ohio.
Romney Cullers, Partner with The Becker Law Firm, secured a $24 million settlement on behalf of a college athlete who sustained anoxic brain damage and permanent deficits after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest following basketball practice. Read more about the case here.
The Becker Law Firm obtained a settlement of $60,700,000.00 for the family of a 16-year-old girl who suffered disabling neurologic injuries and partial limb loss after contact with a down power line. Because of this effort, our deserving client will get the very best care. This is the largest settlement in Ohio history involving physical injuries to an individual plaintiff.
Baby Doe was delivered at ABC Hospital in 1994. Her mother experienced a complication just before delivery that led to oxygen deprivation in Baby Doe. This case had previously been rejected by another prominent Cleveland law firm. At trial, Mr. Becker proved that the hospital failed to follow its own protocol for an obstetrical emergency. Prior to trial, a mock jury was utilized to help focus on the important issues of the case from a lay perspective. During trial, shadow jurors were used to follow the court proceedings. Becker adjusted his presentation during trial to meet the concerns of the shadow jurors as they arose. After two and one-half days of deliberation, the jury awarded $17,000,000.00 to Baby Doe and her parents. Because the hospital failed to make a good faith settlement offer before trial, Becker obtained an additional $8,500,000.00 in prejudgment interest. Baby Doe’s ultimate judgment is one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the history in the State of Ohio.
Romney Cullers, Partner with The Becker Law Firm, secured a $24 million settlement on behalf of a college athlete who sustained anoxic brain damage and permanent deficits after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest following basketball practice. Read more about the case here.
Jones vs. MetroHealth Medical Center involved a pregnant mother with a previous cesarean birth who was admitted to the Metro antepartum unit on 3 occasions around 24-25 weeks gestation for preterm labor. Each time, her labor was successfully stopped with medications and bed rest with minimal cervical changes. At 25 weeks, her baby was viable but extremely vulnerable. She should have been kept in the hospital for as long as possible to prevent any further progress in labor. Instead, she was discharged home. Six days later, her water broke and she went into active labor. Instead of granting the mother’s request for a repeat cesarean, the doctor instead chose to let the mother labor. Four hours later, the baby began showing sides of fetal distress which progressively worsened. Doctors watched the baby’s condition deteriorate for another 3 ½ hours before finally doing an emergency cesarean. The baby was born with a severe brain hemorrhage which resulted in a permanent brain injury, cerebral palsy and cognitive disability.
Becker Law Firm attorneys Michael Becker and David Skall obtained a jury verdict for $13.5 million in Akron, Ohio. The case involved a now 16- year-old boy who suffered a brain injury at the time of birth (specifically a watershed injury). The doctor held liable for causing the boy’s injury is Laura Fortner, M.D., previously of Atrium OB/GYN, Inc.
Partners Michael Becker and Dave Oeschger secured an incredible $11 Million policy limits settlement on behalf of a now 53-year old gentleman who suffered permanent and catastrophic brain injury after resident physicians failed to timely and appropriately respond to a code blue for airway compromise due to a rapidly expanding neck hematoma. Read more.
