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216-621-3000The Becker Law Firm was established in 1979 by attorney Mike Becker. As a plaintiff trial attorney, Mike fought for the victims of medical negligence for decades, gaining statewide and national recognition for his ability to achieve results in the most complex and challenging cases – those that other firms were afraid to take on. Mike is a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, which is limited to the top 100 personal injury lawyers in the country and is the only active Ohio member. Under Mike’s leadership, The Becker Law Firm evolved into a powerhouse plaintiff firm.
Today, managing partner, Romney Cullers, leads the firm’s team of lawyers and medical professionals. Since joining the firm in 2014, Romney Cullers has, alone, recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for firm clients. In recent years, firm lawyers have obtained record verdicts and settlements, including the largest settlement in Ohio history for injuries to an individual plaintiff and the largest wrongful death verdict in Ohio Court of Claims history. Partners David Skall and David Oeschger, Jr. have successfully tried some of the most complex medical negligence cases any trial lawyer in Ohio has ever seen. Firm lawyers are experienced, have seen everything, and are ready for anything.
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"The Becker Law Firm took my case after other attorneys rejected it. While other firms may talk a good game and use catchy slogans, the Becker Law Firm truly has the experience, knowledge, dedication, and compassion required to see complex medical malpractice issues successfully resolved. I recommend them without any hesitation."
"Romney’s professional and thorough representation was invaluable, and ultimately led to a positive resolution of our case. Just as importantly, the kind guidance and patient assistance of everyone at the Becker Law Firm made the process easier on our entire family. For that, Becker deserves our deep gratitude and highest commendation."
"The Becker Law Firm is truly a professional, caring, committed, and honest law firm. It is not very often these characteristics are attributed to a law firm but they truly are. Despite being located in Ohio, they took my case in Chicago and worked with me for about 10 years until the case ended. What a commitment!!!! Even when things were looking hopeless, they kept their commitment and worked tirelessly to a successful end!!!! Many thanks to Mr. Becker, Karen, Holly, and the rest of the team. You all are truly a special group of professionals. Thanks for your encouragement, persistence, and commitment."
The Becker Law Firm obtained a settlement of $60,700,000.00 for the family of a 16-year-old girl who suffered disabling neurologic injuries and partial limb loss after contact with a downed power line. Because of this effort, our deserving client will get the very best care. This is the largest settlement in Ohio history involving physical injuries to an individual plaintiff.
Baby Doe was delivered at ABC Hospital in 1994. Her mother experienced a complication just before delivery that led to oxygen deprivation in Baby Doe. This case had previously been rejected by another prominent Cleveland law firm. At trial, Mr. Becker proved that the hospital failed to follow its own protocol for an obstetrical emergency. Prior to trial, a mock jury was utilized to help focus on the important issues of the case from a lay perspective. During trial, shadow jurors were used to follow the court proceedings. Becker adjusted his presentation during trial to meet the concerns of the shadow jurors as they arose. After two and one-half days of deliberation, the jury awarded $17,000,000.00 to Baby Doe and her parents. Because the hospital failed to make a good faith settlement offer before trial, Becker obtained an additional $8,500,000.00 in prejudgment interest. Baby Doe’s ultimate judgment is one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the history in the State of Ohio.
Romney Cullers, Partner with The Becker Law Firm, secured a $24 million settlement on behalf of a college athlete who sustained anoxic brain damage and permanent deficits after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest following basketball practice. Read more about the case here.
The Becker Law Firm obtained a settlement of $60,700,000.00 for the family of a 16-year-old girl who suffered disabling neurologic injuries and partial limb loss after contact with a downed power line. Because of this effort, our deserving client will get the very best care. This is the largest settlement in Ohio history involving physical injuries to an individual plaintiff.
Baby Doe was delivered at ABC Hospital in 1994. Her mother experienced a complication just before delivery that led to oxygen deprivation in Baby Doe. This case had previously been rejected by another prominent Cleveland law firm. At trial, Mr. Becker proved that the hospital failed to follow its own protocol for an obstetrical emergency. Prior to trial, a mock jury was utilized to help focus on the important issues of the case from a lay perspective. During trial, shadow jurors were used to follow the court proceedings. Becker adjusted his presentation during trial to meet the concerns of the shadow jurors as they arose. After two and one-half days of deliberation, the jury awarded $17,000,000.00 to Baby Doe and her parents. Because the hospital failed to make a good faith settlement offer before trial, Becker obtained an additional $8,500,000.00 in prejudgment interest. Baby Doe’s ultimate judgment is one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the history in the State of Ohio.
Romney Cullers, Partner with The Becker Law Firm, secured a $24 million settlement on behalf of a college athlete who sustained anoxic brain damage and permanent deficits after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest following basketball practice. Read more about the case here.
Jones vs. MetroHealth Medical Center involved a pregnant mother with a previous cesarean birth who was admitted to the Metro antepartum unit on 3 occasions around 24-25 weeks gestation for preterm labor. Each time, her labor was successfully stopped with medications and bed rest with minimal cervical changes. At 25 weeks, her baby was viable but extremely vulnerable. She should have been kept in the hospital for as long as possible to prevent any further progress in labor. Instead, she was discharged home. Six days later, her water broke and she went into active labor. Instead of granting the mother’s request for a repeat cesarean, the doctor instead chose to let the mother labor. Four hours later, the baby began showing sides of fetal distress which progressively worsened. Doctors watched the baby’s condition deteriorate for another 3 ½ hours before finally doing an emergency cesarean. The baby was born with a severe brain hemorrhage which resulted in a permanent brain injury, cerebral palsy and cognitive disability.
Becker Law Firm attorneys Michael Becker and David Skall obtained a jury verdict for $13.5 million in Akron, Ohio. The case involved a now 16- year-old boy who suffered a brain injury at the time of birth (specifically a watershed injury). The doctor held liable for causing the boy’s injury is Laura Fortner, M.D., previously of Atrium OB/GYN, Inc.
Partners Michael Becker and Dave Oeschger secured an incredible $11 Million policy limits settlement on behalf of a now 53-year old gentleman who suffered permanent and catastrophic brain injury after resident physicians failed to timely and appropriately respond to a code blue for airway compromise due to a rapidly expanding neck hematoma. Read more.
