Michael L. Squillace

Of Counsel

Mike handles all aspects of workers’ compensation law on behalf of Ohio employers, including administrative hearings, court appeals and mandamus actions. He has handled claims in every Industrial Commission district, had cases in most Ohio counties and tried several cases before the Ohio Supreme Court.

Prior to joining the firm in 1991, he worked for the Ohio attorney general, serving as chief of the Workers’ Compensation and Transportation sections. He also handles a variety of litigation and appellate matters.

Credentials

Education

University of Toledo College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1980)

University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1977)

Bar admissions

  • Ohio

Court admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio

Affiliations and memberships

  • Columbus Bar Association, Workers’ Compensation Admissions Committee
  • Ohio State Bar Association
    • Workers’ Compensation Committee
    • Specialization Committee Certified Specialist, Workers’ Compensation

Distinctions

  • Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Best Lawyers®
    • Wokers’ Compensation – Employers (2022,2024)
  • Ohio Super Lawyers®
    • For Workers’ Compensation (2021)
  • Top Lawyers by Columbus CEO magazine

News
  • August 21, 2025

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  • August 15, 2024

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  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • August 18, 2022

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  • December 30, 2021

    44 Dinsmore Attorneys Named Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • December 8, 2020

    44 Dinsmore Attorneys Named Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

  • August 20, 2020

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 180 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys