HL-Logo-vertical-white
Mike Pascoe
Michael B. Pascoe
Partner

200 Public Square
Suite 2800
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Primary Practices

Michael B. Pascoe is a trial lawyer with experience in a wide range of commercial litigation representing both individuals and corporations in state and federal court. Mike routinely manages breach of contract claims, construction disputes, facilities management litigation, and business claims. He also advises clients on contract negotiation, commercial lease negotiations and construction contracts.

Mike’s background as a computer programmer and IT systems administrator has helped him to litigate complex matters and represent designers of electrical test equipment in all aspects of their business.

Mike frequently represents clients across the country before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. He also counsels clients on how to respond to OSHA enforcement efforts and assists with negotiation and resolution of citations prior to litigation. Mike regularly presents on new and emerging issues in OSHA rulemaking and enforcement in the construction industry.

Mike recently obtained a $1.4 million settlement of Court of Claims case against the Ohio Department of Transportation related to a mine grouting project under State Route 2.

 

 

 

Professional History

  • Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks, 2015-present;
    Associate, 2006-15; Summer Associate, 2005
  • Law Clerk, Milton Kramer Legal Clinic, 2004-05
  • Founder and Owner, Pascoe Consulting, 2001-04
  • Programmer/Analyst, Datatel, Inc., 2000-03

Accolades

Credentials

Education
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Law, magna cum laude, J.D., 2006
    • Honors & Activities: International Academy of Trial Lawyer Award; Recipient, Jonathan M. Ault Award; Order of the Coif; Order of the Barristers; Jonathan M. Ault Mock Trial Team; earned Paul J. Hergenröeder Award as top student in Trial Tactics
  • Wittenberg University, B.A., 2000
    • Honors & Activities: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Vice President and Founding Member; Lambda Chi Alpha, Social Fraternity, Officer and Founding Member
Awards & Distinctions

The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Construction, 2024

 

 

Bar Admissions

State of Ohio, 2006

 

U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio

 

 

U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan