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Biography
For nearly two decades, Michael Schmeltzer has built his career around one mission: taking on powerful corporations, insurance companies, and negligent businesses to get justice for the injured. As a partner at Slater & Zurz, he represents clients in catastrophic personal injury, construction accidents, trucking and motorcycle collisions, product liability, and wrongful death cases.
Michael isn’t afraid of tough cases. In fact, the more complex, the better. He has fought against multimillion-dollar insurance carriers, corporate legal teams, and companies that put profits over safety. He has secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.
Michael’s legal career began at Hill Hardman Oldfield, LLC, where he handled personal injury and general civil litigation. He then joined Walter & Haverfield, LLP, gaining experience in employment law, workers’ compensation, insurance disputes, and corporate liability.
After transitioning his practice back to prosecuting claims on behalf of individuals and as his focus on high-stakes personal injury cases grew, Michael took on litigation roles at Ciano & Goldwasser, LLP and Amer Cunningham Co., LPA. There, he represented clients in wrongful death, class action, medical malpractice, and product liability claims.
In 2014, he joined Slater & Zurz, where he has become known for his ability to navigate complex, high-value cases. His trial experience, strategic litigation skills, and deep understanding of insurance defense tactics have led to major victories for his clients.