Mike is a Shareholder and Department Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department, with more than 35 years of legal experience and over 65 jury trials. He has extensive trial experience throughout Ohio in both state and federal courts and works closely with clients to develop effective strategies in both civil and criminal matters.
Mike represents clients in personal injury, criminal defense, insurance fraud, and commercial/real estate litigation. including zoning and land use disputes. Known for his compassionate yet practical approach, he provides strong advocacy while tailoring strategies to each client’s unique needs.
Contact
Education
Bar Admissions
Awards
Activities
Contact
- Phone – 937-223-1130
- Fax – 937-223-0339
- Email – mbly@pselaw.com
Administrative Assistant: Paige Ferrara
- Email – pferrara@pselaw.com
Education
- J.D. University of Dayton, 1989
- B.S. Secondary Education, Bloomsberg
University of Pennsylvania, 1985
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 1989
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1992
Awards
- Order of Barristers; Moot Court Board; University of Dayton School of Law
- National Product Liability Moot Court Team
- Winner, Walter H. Rice Moot Court Competition
- American Jurisprudence Awards, Civil Procedure and Criminal Procedure
- President, University of Dayton School of Law Chapter, Association Of Trial Lawyers of America
Activities
- Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project
- University of Dayton Alumni Board of Trustees
- Leadership Dayton Graduate, 1995
- Leadership Dayton Alumni Association
- University of Dayton Adjunct Faculty
- Dayton Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Association
- Dayton Lawyers Club
- Dayton Art Institute Associate Board Member, President 2009
- PLACES Board of Directors, 2014 – 2023, President 2020
- Past member, Bellbrook Board of Zoning Appeals
- Former, Director of Wrestling, Bellbrook Wee Eagles
Michael's Posts
Keeping Ohio’s Roads Safe This Holiday Season
L. Michael Bly, Chair PS&E Litigation, Traffic and OVI Section
December 18, 2025
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Sobriety Checkpoints in Ohio: Are they Legal? What happens if you Turn Around?
L. Michael Bly, Chair PS&E Litigation, Traffic and OVI Section
October 24, 2025
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What the Heck Is a Trust—And Do I Need One? Understanding Trusts, Probate, and Estate Planning in Ohio
L. Michael Bly, Chair PS&E Litigation, Traffic and OVI Section
October 1, 2025
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Buyer Beware: The Haunted House of Homebuying and the Doctrine of Caveat Emptor
L. Michael Bly, Chair PS&E Litigation, Traffic and OVI Section
September 23, 2025
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Don’t Become a Victim Twice: Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Ohio Matters
L. Michael Bly, Chair PS&E Litigation, Traffic and OVI Section
September 16, 2025
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Don’t Go Out with a Bang!
L. Michael Bly, Chair PS&E Litigation, Traffic and OVI Section
June 30, 2025
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