Michael F. Becker

Top rated Medical Malpractice attorney in Cleveland, Ohio

The Becker Law Firm, L.P.A.
Michael F. Becker
The Becker Law Firm, L.P.A.

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Class Action & Mass Torts, Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in Ohio since: 1976

Education: The John Marshall Law School

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004, 2006 - 2025

The Becker Law Firm, L.P.A.

1111 Superior Avenue East
Suite 400
Cleveland, OH 44114 Visit website

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Attorney Michael F. Becker is the founder of The Becker Law Firm, LPA. Mr. Becker has 45+ years of experience in matters involving personal injuries, wrongful death electrocutions, medical malpractice, caused by negligence throughout Ohio. He represents children who are birth trauma victims across the United States from Maine to Hawaii.

Mr. Becker earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and obtained his law degree from the John Marshall Law School. He is certified as a civil trial lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is also licensed before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He has been admitted to practice law in Ohio since 1976.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Becker has authored numerous articles and spoken on the topic of medical malpractice. He has received many awards, including the Craig Spangenberg Distinguished Advocate Award from the Ohio Association for Justice and the President’s Award from the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Mr. Becker is AV Preeminent* peer-review rated through Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been listed in the publication “The Best Lawyers in America” and belongs to the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization comprised of the top 100 plaintiff attorneys in the nation.

Mr. Becker enjoys giving back to his local community. He is the founder of Mike’s Kids, a private foundation devoted to supporting special needs children and their families, and has held roles with professional organizations including the Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys and the Ohio Association for Justice. He is also an active member of the American Association for Justice, the International Society of Barristers and Public Justice.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Class Actions, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 70% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
  • 20% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
  • 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 1976, Ohio

Professional Webpage: https://www.beckerjustice.com/meet-our-team/michael-f-becker...

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • U.S. Federal Courts, 1981
  • Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Medical Negligence Section, Trustee
  • Medical Negligence Section of the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Former Chair
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1979
  • Cleveland Academy of Trial Lawyers, Past President
  • Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys (CATA), Past President
  • Ohio, 1976
  • American Association for Justice, 1976
  • Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Medical Negligence Section, Chair
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Trustee, First Congregational Church, Elyria, Ohio
  • First United Church of Christ in Elyria, Current Chair of Trustees
  • Public Justice, Member
  • International Society of Barristers, Fellow
  • Mike’s Kids (www.mikes-kids.org), Director
Honors/Awards:
  • Inner Circle of Advocates
  • Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Martindale-Hubbell® Top Rated Lawyer™, 2016
  • Ohio Super Lawyer
  • Craig Spangenberg Distinguished Advocate Award, Ohio Association for Justice on May 14, 2009
  • AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014
  • Received the “Spirit of Giving” Award from Rising Star Academy
  • Best Lawyer
  • President’s Award, Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys
Educational Background:
  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, B.A., 1971
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Lecturer, Nationally Regarding Medical Negligence Speaker  
  • “America has many big trial lawyers. My colleagues in the Inner Circle are the great ones.” Morris Dees, Southern Poverty Law Center
  • “One of the nation’s most exclusive legal societies . . . their accomplishments as a group are second to none.” St. Petersburg Times, February 16, 2004
  • “A fraternity of superstar personal injury litigators.” National Law Journal
  • “The Inner Circle of Advocates, a select group of 100 of the nation’s most celebrated trial lawyers. Large verdicts or settlements are one criteria for admission.” Washington Post, Sunday, June 25, 2000
  • “Lawyers of integrity who are nationally recognized for their experience and skill, best of the nation.” Paul Luvera, Seattle, Washington.

Office location for Michael F. Becker

1111 Superior Avenue East
Suite 400
Cleveland, OH 44114

Phone: 216-290-6492

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