ABOUT MIKE
All about Wooster
Mike is a lifelong Wooster resident who attended Wooster City Schools and is a proud graduate of the College of Wooster. Mike and his wife Renee have lived in Wooster most of their married lives, where they raised their daughter Alyson, also a Wooster High and College of Wooster Grad.
Mike has been a faithful supporter of all things Wooster, by volunteering and contributing to many non-profit organizations and causes.
Legal Aid Board
Red Cross
Oasis Club
Exchange Club
Citizens Police Academy
Wooster Growth Corporation
Professional Career
I have practiced law in Wayne County since 1988, focusing in the areas of Taxation, Probate Law, Municipal Law, Business Planning, and Litigation. Served as Village Solicitor for various villages in Wayne County, and after more than 35 years and remains as solicitor for Mount Eaton. Outside the office I am active in the community, serving as Wooster City Council president, helping with the College of Wooster Moot Court team, and sitting as a board member for several organizations.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree, College of Wooster, 1976
Law Degree, University of Toledo, 1985
Masters in Taxation, University of Florida, 1987
ADMITTED TO:
Ohio Bar, 1986
Florida Bar, 1987
Leadership
experience
integrity
Wooster City Council
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Wooster City Council Member - 16+ years
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Wooster City Council President - 11 years
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Chair of Laws and Ordinances Committee
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Introduction and Passage of 1,000+ Wooster Ordinances and Resolutions.
Village Solicitor
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Village Solicitor with 35+ years of experience
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Experience w/ Bonds, Financing, Personnel Matters, Etc.
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Creation of hundreds of legislative documents
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Handle every variety of municipal law including advising as to personnel matters, major construction projects and issuing legal opinions.