Michael W. DeWitt - a Columbus, Hamilton (OH) Labor and Employment Litigation Lawyer

Columbus Labor and Employment Litigation Lawyer

Updated: 03/16/2026

Areas of Practice

Labor and Employment Litigation
Commercial and Business Litigation

Litigation: 100%

Attorney Information

Overview

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)

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Attorney at Law
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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

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Contact

Columbus, OH

4200 Regent Street
Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43219

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Phone: 614-762-9641

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Hours: Mon-Fri - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat-Sun - Closed

Credit Cards Accepted

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