Michael G. Long
Mr. Long is a partner in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the litigation practice group. He has extensive experience in a broad scope of litigation matters, including complex commercial and business litigation, lender liability, intellectual property, employment, construction, class actions and insurance coverage. Mr. Long is the lead trial counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts throughout Ohio and the Eastern United States.
Career highlights include:
- Serving as lead trial counsel for numerous large corporations, including retail companies, fast food companies, banks, and manufacturing companies
- Successfully trying cases in federal court in Pittsburgh and New York City and in state court in St. Louis
Mr. Long is a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio Association of Trial Attorneys, the Ohio State Bar Association and the Columbus Bar Association.
Mr. Long received his J.D. cum laude from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law and was on the Board of Editors of the Ohio State Law Journal. He received his B.A. from Ohio Wesleyan University.
Professional and Community Activities
- Ohio Wesleyan University, Board of Trustees, 1996-present; Chair of the Board, 2010-2014; and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, 2007
- Columbus Bar Association, Former Chair of the Judiciary Committee
Honors & Awards
- Columbus CEO, Top Lawyers in Columbus, 2010-2013
- The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2007-2013
- The Best Lawyers in America, Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2010-2013
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2004-2013
- Fellow of the Columbus Bar Foundation since 1989
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Peer Review Rated
News
- Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2013 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- 126 Vorys Attorneys included in the 2013 The Best Lawyers in America® List
- 75 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- More than 100 Vorys Attorneys named on 2012 The Best Lawyers in America® List
- 72 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Vorys Ranked #1 Law Firm in Ohio on 2011 Best Lawyers in America® list
- 54 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers
- Vorys ranked #1 law firm in Ohio on 2010 Best Lawyers in America® list
- 70 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers
- Vorys Attorneys Named on 2009 Best Lawyers in America List
- Vorys named the "2008 Leading Ohio Law Firm" by Best Lawyers