Michael J. Rourke

Michael J. Rourke is a top-rated trial attorney and founding partner at Rourke and Blumenthal LLC in Columbus, Ohio. With over 40 years of experience, he has earned a reputation for successfully handling complex personal injury cases involving medical malpractice, product liability, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. Mr. Rourke has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients across Ohio and is widely recognized as one of the state’s most accomplished trial lawyers.

Mr. Rourke earned his B.A. from The Ohio State University in 1978, graduating summa cum laude with distinction, and his J.D. from Harvard University Law School in 1981, cum laude.

Michael J. Rourke began his career at a major Columbus law firm handling complex litigation. He later joined a top plaintiffs’ injury firm before co-founding Rourke and Blumenthal LLC in 2002. Since then, he has taken over 100 jury trials to verdict in counties across Ohio. He is particularly skilled in handling serious cases involving brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, and medical negligence.

Mr. Rourke is licensed to practice in Ohio and several federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the International Society of Barristers. He is also a board member of the Ohio Association for Justice.

Named in Best Lawyers in America® and Super Lawyers® every year since 2002, Michael J. Rourke has also been honored as “Lawyer of the Year” in medical malpractice in Central Ohio multiple times. He has taught trial advocacy at Ohio’s leading law schools and authored legal texts on evidence and personal injury litigation. Mr. Rourke brings unmatched experience, strategic insight, and tireless advocacy to every case he handles.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rourke & Blumenthal
• Member, Columbus Bar Association (1981 to Present)
• Member, Ohio Bar Association (1981 –to Present)
• Member, American Bar Association (1981 to Present)
• Member, American Association for Justice (1987 to Present)
• Member, American Association for Justice Leader Forum (2008 to Present)
• Board Member, Ohio Association for Justice (1987 – Present)
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, (1991 to Present)
• Member, American College of Trial Lawyers (2013 to Present)
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates  (2021 – Present)

Licensed State

• Ohio

Education

• Harvard University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Ohio State University
  Bachelor of Science (BA)

Awards & Badges