Honors and Awards:

• A 1995 graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.   
• Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2006.  The first case resolved for one million or more was  Murphy v. Binkhorst in Delaware County, Ohio. Mr. Geiser has numerous results for his clients in the six - and seven figure range. 
• Super Lawyer Award: Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Columbus Bar Association (CLE Development Committee); Ohio State Bar Association (Negligence Law Committee); Central Ohio Association for Justice; Ohio Association for Justice; American Association for Justice; United States Supreme Court; United States District Court (Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio).

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Mr. Geiser and the law firm handle cases from year to year in which they do not charge for services rendered.  Mike and the firm are also proud to sponsor the YWCA Fall Festival for center residents and employees., 1995

Verdicts and Settlements:

• Shiflett v. American Standard Insurance:  Elizabeth Minturn  was seriously injured due to a car accident. The insurance companies refused to settle even though she was a passenger in one of the two cars involved in the wreck.  Ms. Minturn sustained severe dental injuries due to the wreck and she required several surgeries to repair the damage.  The case proceeded to trial before an arbitration panel. Ms. Minturn received an award in the amount of $450,000.00, which was more than the amount of the insurance available to the defendants.
• Carter v. Pearson Education Syst:   Tim Carter sustained a fractured femur due to an auto accident in 2007. The fracture was treated surgically and Mr. Carter was unable to work as a custodian for  a year. Tim's case was filed in Franklin County.  The case was settled in June of 2009 before  trial for the sum of $500,000.00.
• Murphy v. Binkhorst: Result:  The defendant motorist drove from a parking lot into the path of plaintiff, Murphy causing a collision.  Plaintiff sustained severe injuries.  The defendant claimed that he only had $100,000.00 in auto insurance.  We filed suit against the defendant and learned that he was a doctor and at the time of the wreck, he was leaving a jail after seeing inmates as an independent contractor for the jail.  We filed suit against the company that hired the doctor to perform medical services at the jail.  The company claimed that the doctor was an independent contractor and denied liability.  After a year of litigation and with motions for summary judgment pending with the judge, the doctor, his auto insurance company and the doctor's employer paid the plaintiff and his family over a million dollars. 
• Hoff v. Mears:  In January of 2006, Plaintiff Hoff was driving southbound on SR 60 in Muskingum, Ohio, which is a two lane highway.  The defendant was driving the opposite direction and turned left in front of Plaintiff's car causing a collision. Plaintiff sustained a fractured right wrist requiring surgery and a fractured leg requiring multiple surgeries.  The injuries were permanent, but the defense argued that Plaintiff's non-economic damages were capped at $250,000.00 or 3 times the economic damages.  A lawsuit was filed and the case ultimately resolved in 2008 with the defense paying significantly more to settle the case than if the Caps in Ohio applied to the case. 
• King v. Hernandez Outcome: Verdict for the Plaintiff Description: A jury in Franklin County awarded the Plaintiff $106,346.06 as compensation for a fractured arm she sustained due to a motor vehicle accident. The medical bills were $19,000.00. Please note that I do not specialize in cases involving auto accidents. The cases that are listed are examples of cases that went to trial where I was the attorney for the plaintiff.
• Ross v. Strickland Outcome: Verdict for the plaintiff Description: Plaintiff sustained soft tissue injuries due to a motor vehicle accident in Clinton County. A jury awarded the Plaintiff $80,000.00. The cases that are listed are examples of cases that went to trial where I was the attorney for the plaintiff.
• Conklin v. Tudor Outcome: Verdict for the Plaintiff Description: The Plaintiff sustained soft tissue injuries and a jury in Franklin County awarded the plaintiff $58,300.00.The cases that are listed are examples of cases that went to trial where I was the attorney for the plaintiff.
• Lally v. Friedel Outcome: Verdict for the Plaintiff Description: Plaintiff sustained a muscular injury due to motorcycle accident in Columbus, Ohio. The jury awarded the plaintiff $42,200.00.
• Tipton v. Endicot  Outcome: Verdict for the Plaintiff Description: Soft tissue injury resulted in a jury verdict in favor of the Plaintiff in the amount of $40,000.00. The defense made a small offer before trial.
• Ison v. Bennett Outcome: Jury verdict for the plaintiff Description: Plaintiff sustained a soft tissue injury in Pike County, Ohio. Jury verdict was $75,000.00 which was over the limits available to the defendant. The cases that are listed are examples of cases that went to trial where I was the attorney for the plaintiff. I am not a specialist and do not focus exclusively on one area of negligence law.

Transactions:

• In September of 2008 I was in a motorcycle accident a car pulled out in front of me and I laid my bike down to avoid hitting the car. I was taken by the ambulance to the hospital and they took x-rays and sent me home. I called the other guys insurance company and they told me they are not responsible because I didn’t make contact with the car. I talked to a lawyer and he said my case was not worth his time. I was at a point where I didn’t know what to do because my shoulder was hurting and the doctor told me I would need surgery if all other treatments failed. I called  Cecil & Geiser and  and explained everything to them. Mike took my case and was able to resolve it. My settlement was $45,000 and I believe without them I would of got nothing. I was able to pay my medical bills and time off work I can’t thank Mike enough. Through the whole experience he made me feel welcome and always at ease, always explain everything that I could understand. I would not hesitate to recommend this law firm to any one. Once again Mike from my family and me thank you Donald L. Charles, 2010

Representative Clients:

• Jessica Cruz:   When the tragic accident happened causing the death of my son Asa I did not hesitate in calling Cecil & Geiser for representation. A year prior to the accident I needed advice dealing with a situation and had called many lawyers. It was Cecil & Geiser that gave me honest advice. That was very important to me. I did not have to search through the yellow pages searching for a lawyer. I knew who I wanted to represent me when Asa’s accident occurred. Someone who would be honest and upfront with me regarding my case. Throughout my case I felt genuinely cared for. I wasn’t ever treated as a dollar sign or just another client. Anytime I needed to speak with my lawyer he was there for me. I knew that what I wanted did matter to them and they took that into consideration while working on my case. I can not thank them enough for all they have done for me. Despite all the jokes you hear about lawyers there are some good ones out there but, Cecil & Geiser has the best.
• Tim Carter: On June 13, 2007, I was driving to work when another car turned in front of me causing a wreck. I broke my leg and was taken to Grant Hospital where Dr. Bruce French surgically repaired my leg. I was off work for about a year. Mike Geiser was my lawyer. Mike was always there when I needed him. We met together at my house and we frequently spoke together on the phone. Mike sued the company that caused the wreck and we did not have to go to trial because the other side settled with us. I did not have to pay Mike any fees or expenses until my case settled. I would be happy to talk to you about my case if you have any questions. I would definitely hire Mike and his firm. $500,000.00 received on June 5, 2009.
• Carolyn Owens My name is Carolyn Owens and if you need the services of an attorney you should find the BEST attorney to handle your case. I would like to recommend the services of Mr. Michael Geiser. He is a total professional who will research your case and be prepared for all contingencies. Mr. Geiser and his entire office staff will treat you like family, this I know from personal experience. My 78 year old father was seriously injured when he was knocked out of the back of his pick up truck after being hit in the head with the bucket of a backhoe. His back was broken in several places which required neurosurgery. He had a head injury, multiple abrasions and a rotator cuff tear. His injuries and complications that followed required two hospital stays at Grant Medical Center, a nursing home stay and rehab before he was able to go home. He still required follow-up care for several months. After learning that the backhoe operator had medical issues that perhaps contributed to my father’s injuries, I got dad’s permission to contact an attorney. Thankfully, I found Mr. Geiser. He reviewed my father’s medical records, interviewed my father, and researched the case. When the backhoe operator refused to accept responsibility, Mr. Geiser proceeded with the case. He recognized that my father was not used to asking for help and he believed in my father and in his case. Mr. Geiser was able to reach a satisfactory resolution in dad’s case. He treated dad with the respect that he deserves and I am sure that he deals with each of his clients likewise.
• I am Elizabeth Minturn from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. I was seriously injured due to a car accident. The insurance companies denied responsibility for the wreck. My fiance and I were referred to Mike Geiser’s law firm after the accident and we hired Mike. The accident caused significant dental injuries and I had several surgeries. Mike filed a lawsuit and the case proceeded to trial in front of an arbitration panel. The trial resulted in a verdict in my favor in the amount of $450,000.00. I felt like I was well represented by Mike during the trial. Even before the trial, I felt very confident about the way Mike was handling the case. I always knew what was going on and spoke with Mike frequently and he also sent me a lot of letters keeping me informed. Mike talked to me like a friend and treated me like a partner. We discussed strategy together and I really knew what was going to happen and why. I was very happy with the way the case worked out. I would refer a friend to Mike and Andy Cecil, his partner.
• Don Bircher:   My name is Don Bircher and I live in Pickerington, Ohio. I was injured when a local pharmacy gave me the wrong medication. My doctor prescribed a medication to treat a non life-threatening condition. The pharmacist gave me the wrong medication with a similar sounding name. The medication caused very harmful symptoms which impacted my family, my job and my quality of life. My friend is a private investigator and he suggested that I call attorney Mike Geiser. Mike filed a lawsuit against the pharmacy and we eventually worked out a settlement that I was very satisfied with. I would hire Mike again if I ever needed him. I always knew what was going on with my case. I communicated with Mike by email and by telephone and we had meetings in person. Mike worked hard for me and I trust that he will continue doing the same for his clients in the future.
• Ta McGuire:  My name is Ta McGuire and I hired attorney Mike Geiser to represent me when the car I was in was hit by a truck in Gallipolis, Ohio. Glass shattered when the truck hit the car and a piece of glass entered my ear puncturing my ear drum. Dr. Abraham Jacob performed surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center. The wreck caused great difficulty in my life due to the injuries and medical treatment. Mike was my attorney and he dealt with the trucking company or the insurance companies. Mike handled everything and I was very glad that I hired him. He was very easy to talk to and he kept me very informed about my case. We did not have to go to trial because we reached a settlement of $172,500.00. I trust Mike as a person and as a lawyer.
• John and Sandy Doutt We are John & Sandy Doutt. We found ourselves in need of an attorney after a serious accident on our motorcycle. While we both sustained injuries my wife’s were far more serious, including a traumatic brain injury. A month after the accident we still had not heard from the responsible party’s insurance provider. The motorcycle was totaled & we were using our major medical provider for assistance on the medical bills. We finally realized it was time to seek legal assistance. Another attorney referred us to Mr. Michael Geiser because he was better at dealing with motorcycle accidents. We called his office & got an appointment with Mr. Geiser. It turned out to be the wisest decision we could have made. Mr. Geiser was professional & kind from our first meeting. He recognized my wife’s apprehension & spent a great deal of time calming & assuring us that everything would be OK. We never felt rushed or foolish in any of our conversations with Mr. Geiser or any of his staff. No question ever went unanswered or was felt to be unimportant. All of our phone calls were taken at the time of our call or returned in a timely manner. Mr. Geiser was able to reach a very satisfactory resolution for us, one we could have never received without his help. We were very impressed by his professionalism & his preparedness. We felt like we made a new friend during this process & highly recommend Michael Geiser to our family & friends. Sincerely John & Sandy Doutt
• My name is Bill Carroll and I am a firefighter. I was riding my Harley motorcycle down a country road when a car turned left in front of me. I forced my motorcycle to the ground in hopes of avoiding the car, but we collided and my body hit the ground and then the other car. I tried to check on the other driver, but I could not get up. I was taken to the hospital and the surgeon told me that the bones in my back were broken. At that moment I realized that my career as a firefighter was probably over, but there was no time for emotion because I was taken directly to the operating room for surgery. I had plenty of time for thought while recovering in the hospital. At first I was depressed and then I became angry. I was angry because this accident was not my fault and I am too young to be disabled. Being a firefighter is all I ever wanted to do. The people closest to me felt my anger and I could tell that they were uncomfortable with my behavior. I did not want anger to ruin my life. It was then that I decided to focus on the things I could do, instead of what I could not do. I was alive and my family was supporting me. I could still talk with my friends and laugh, and dream and try. My mission in life became recovering from these injuries and I gave the therapy and treatments 110%. The weeks went by and I started seeing improvement and I became stronger. Soon I was walking and then I started dreaming of running and maybe some day returning to the fire department. The muscles in my back, arms and legs were becoming stronger and within a few more months I could jog. I placed my trust in the professionals around me. My attorney with Cecil & Geiser took care of the legal details concerning the accident and he dealt with the other driver’s insurance company. This allowed me to focus on what my doctors were telling me to do. I also placed trust in God and had faith that I would receive the strength I needed to reach a higher purpose in life. Eventually, I was able to return to work light duty for the department and I am proud to say that I returned to full duty this year with the fire department. I now look at each day as a gift and focus on all the things I can do and I dream of things I will do.

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• I have four outstanding children and a wonderful wife.

Educational Background:

• 1987 Graduated from The Ohio State University 1990 Graduated from Capital University Law School