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Michael J. Zbiegien, Jr.
- E mzbiegien@taftlaw.com
- T (216) 706-3962
- F (216) 241-3707
Summary
Mike has represented companies in nationwide class actions, including matters related to consumer and commercial issues, the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act, governmental entities, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, employment issues, and insurance rates. In addition, he has experience in disputes related to cybersecurity and other technology, such as IT architecture, intellectual property, and social media. He also represents businesses and individuals in lawsuits related to contract disputes, mergers and acquisitions disputes, noncompete agreements and restrictive covenants, business valuation disputes, UCC issues, and commercial leases. Along with Ohio state and federal trial courts, Mike has represented clients before Ohio appellate courts, the Ohio Supreme Court, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Sixth and Federal Circuits. He serves as an editor and author for Taft’s Class Action & Consumer Insights blog.
Before joining Taft, Mike served as a law clerk for the Honorable David D. Dowd, Jr., a Senior District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his law degree from Case Western Reserve University, graduating magna cum laude and Order of the Coif. He is recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers for Business Litigation.
Awards
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2024)
Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2009 – 2018)
All Service Areas
Education
- Case Western Reserve University School of Law (2004)
- University of Pennsylvania (2000)
Admissions
- Federal - 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - Northern District of Ohio
- Federal - Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- State - Ohio
Speeches and Publications
Publications
Author, “Dr. Oz Class Settlement Shows How Liability Can Diminish,” Law360 Expert Analysis, Oct. 4, 2022
Author and Editor, Taft Class Action Insights Blog
- “How Will AI Affect Class Actions, Nov. 27, 2023
- “Little Bo Peep’s Fiery Sheep,” Oct. 30, 2023
- “Four Thoughts on Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?” Jan. 4, 2023
- “Dr. Oz Suit Shows Not All Class Actions Result in Millions of Dollars,” Aug. 19, 2022
- “No More Special Arbitration-Waiver Rules,” May 26, 2022
- “Plaintiffs’ Standing to Assert FCRA Violations Dealt Another Blow,” May 9, 2022
Author, “Navigating workplace legal challenges: Insights from a litigation attorney.” Crain’s Cleveland Business, April 1, 2019.
News
Three Hundred Six Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2024 News
McMurry, Zbiegien, and Williamson to Present at OSBA "Federal Courts and Practice Committee" Seminar News
Taft Wins Ohio Supreme Court Victory and Obtains Reversal of $4.5 Million Judgment News
Zbiegien Published in Crain’s Cleveland Business
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- Federal Bar Association
Member
- John M. Manos Inn of Court
Member
- Ohio State Bar Association
Member
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Member