Michael Wilson - Elyria, OH
Attorney at Gemelas, Wilson, Merrill & Fritz Co. LPA
Personal Injury- Plaintiff Lawyers in Elyria, OH
424 Middle Avenue Elyria, OH 44035
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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21
Years
Experience
Elyria Personal Injury- Plaintiff Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury- Plaintiff 50%
- Criminal Defense 35%
- Other Civil 15%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael Wilson was born in 1978, grew up in Mentor Ohio, where he graduated from Mentor High School. After high school Michael attended Baldwin-Wallace College where he earned a BA degree majoring in Business and Political Science. After graduating Michael attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate, graduating cum laude in Law Review.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2018 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael Wilson
Included on the 2018Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Lansing,
Michigan, 2004
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Grade Appeals Board
Honors: Thomas Cooley Honor Award
Honors: Dean's List
Honors: Moot Court Competition
Law Review: Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, Managing Associate Editor, 2002 - 2004
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School,
Lansing,
Michigan, 2004
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Non Legal Education
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Baldwin-Wallace College,
Berea,
Ohio, 2001
B.A.
Major: Business Administration/Political Science
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Baldwin-Wallace College,
Berea,
Ohio, 2001
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner, since January 1, 2014
Past Positions
- Michael S. Wilson, Attorney at Law, Owner, 2007 - 2011
- Rothgery & Associates, Associate, 2011 - 2012
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2005
Other Affiliations
- Ohio Bar Association, 2005 - Present (Member)
- Lorain County Bar Association, 2009 - Present (Member)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2015, January 1, 2015 - Present (Rising Star)
Contact
424 Middle Avenue
Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 440-328-4574
Fax: 440-323-3310
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.smithillner.com
Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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