About Michael Joseph
Michael Joseph Rourke is a attorney specializing in personal injury law, particularly in the areas of medical malpractice, product liability, and wrongful death cases. He is a partner at Rourke & Blumenthal, LLP, which is located at 495 South High Street, Suite 450, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Mr. Rourke's extensive legal career is marked by a commitment to advocating for plaintiffs' rights throughout Ohio. In 1978, Mr. Rourke earned his Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from The Ohio State University. Following his undergraduate studies, he graduated cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1981.
That same year, he was admitted to the Ohio Bar, starting a distinguished legal career. His focus on personal injury law has led him to recover hundreds of millions of dollars for individuals and families affected by negligence and wrongdoing. Mr. Rourke has tried over 100 jury trials, achieving successful verdicts in various counties across Ohio. His expertise spans many personal injury cases, including medical malpractice, product liability, employer intentional torts, commercial truck accidents, and catastrophic injuries. In 2002, he co-founded Rourke & Blumenthal, LLP, which has since grown into one of Ohio's most successful plaintiffs' personal injury firms. The firm is widely recognized for its dedication to protecting the rights of injured individuals and their families.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rourke has received numerous accolades for his work. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America® since 2002 and was named Lawyer of the Year in Central Ohio in the field of Medical Malpractice in 2010, 2012, and 2022. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been honored by Super Lawyers®, Columbus Monthly. Columbus CEO as one of the best attorneys in Ohio for personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability litigation. Beyond his practice, Mr. Rourke has contributed to legal education as an adjunct assistant professor at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
He authored the chapter "Investigation of Physical Evidence" in "Personal Injury Litigation in Ohio," published by the Ohio Legal Center Institute. His professional affiliations include membership in the American Association for Justice, the Ohio Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, and the Columbus Bar Association. Through these roles, Mr. Rourke continues to influence the field of personal injury law, advocating for justice and fairness for those who have suffered due to the negligence of others.
