Michael Bornitz
Sioux Falls, SD
Licensed for 25 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Car Accident
Language
English
About
Mike has been selected as the South Dakota Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2020 by the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association. The annual honor is reserved exclusively for the most respected trial lawyers who demonstrate high ethical standards, a commitment to upholding and maintaining the jury trial system, and have achieved success in litigation. Mike was raised to work hard and stand up for people who need help. He represents people and small businesses who have been injured and mistreated, often by insurance companies. He focuses on litigation in the areas of personal injury, insurance bad faith, products liability, wrongful death, worker’s compensation, and in business and estate litigation. He has tried dozens of cases in state and federal courts and administrative agencies in South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, and argued many cases before the South Dakota Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mike is an aggressive and tireless advocate for his clients. He has obtained substantial settlements and judgments, recovering millions of dollars for his clients by helping to enforce safety rules and holding those who break them accountable. The article discussing the 2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year award can be found at: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:9c15e50f-66cb-4845-a357-d8581e5ad4db. He has been named to the list of Great Plains Super Lawyers, which lists the top 5 percent of lawyers in South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. Mike is a native of Yankton, South Dakota. He was interviewed by the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan and discussed how his Yankton roots helped lead to his success in the courtroom. The article can be found at: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.yankton.net/community/article_7f8e530c-15a4-11eb-b7e1-bfe16108057c.html&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTODEzNzYwODI5NjIzMTc3MDQ5NzIaZWM2OTAxMzc5NjRhODMzMDpjb206ZW46VVM&usg=AFQjCNGbKDJICQt-gDrAXsa40NTNo920Mg
Practices Areas
Car Accident
Personal Injury
Language
English
Contact
Cutler Law Firm, LLP140 N. Phillips Ave., 4th FloorSioux Falls, SD, 57101-1400140 N. Phillips Ave., 4th FloorSioux Falls, SD, 57101-1400
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
Mike did a fantastic job working on my case. I was very happy with his responsiveness and with how things turned out. Highly recommended!
I was in a motorcycle accident. Mike guided me through the process fairly and with great judgement and timing in my opinion. He was personable, yet firm. He offered guidance not direction which made him ethically sound in my opinion. Without Mike's guidance, I would have not been able to recover even close to a fair amount for my claim. He did not direct any of my actions. His ethics guided my direction. I have had the opportunity to meet with numerous lawyers in my life and I would rate Mike at the top of his field in his knowledge, professionalism, tact and skill. He has been working a considerable amount of time improving his skills and it shows. I have recommended him to several people already and will continue to do so. He is the right one for the job.
The quality services I received from Mike was remarkable. From the initial meeting he was responsive to my calls, questions and concerns. All issues were handled professionally and timely. Billing rates very fair. I would recommend Mike Bornitz.
I highly recommend this attorney. In my case, Mike Bornitz delivered quality representation and strategic insight into achieving a successful resolution of my litigation. Mike was quick to apply the unique facts in my case to the law and effectively communicated with the Court and counsel for the other side. His review of my case, preparation for litigation and subsequent filings with the Court catalyzed negotiations and a settlement that was far greater than I expected.
Mike did a fantastic job working on my case. I was very happy with his responsiveness and with how things turned out. Highly recommended!
I was in a motorcycle accident. Mike guided me through the process fairly and with great judgement and timing in my opinion. He was personable, yet firm. He offered guidance not direction which made him ethically sound in my opinion. Without Mike's guidance, I would have not been able to recover even close to a fair amount for my claim. He did not direct any of my actions. His ethics guided my direction. I have had the opportunity to meet with numerous lawyers in my life and I would rate Mike at the top of his field in his knowledge, professionalism, tact and skill. He has been working a considerable amount of time improving his skills and it shows. I have recommended him to several people already and will continue to do so. He is the right one for the job.
The quality services I received from Mike was remarkable. From the initial meeting he was responsive to my calls, questions and concerns. All issues were handled professionally and timely. Billing rates very fair. I would recommend Mike Bornitz.
I highly recommend this attorney. In my case, Mike Bornitz delivered quality representation and strategic insight into achieving a successful resolution of my litigation. Mike was quick to apply the unique facts in my case to the law and effectively communicated with the Court and counsel for the other side. His review of my case, preparation for litigation and subsequent filings with the Court catalyzed negotiations and a settlement that was far greater than I expected.
Mike did a fantastic job working on my case. I was very happy with his responsiveness and with how things turned out. Highly recommended!
I was in a motorcycle accident. Mike guided me through the process fairly and with great judgement and timing in my opinion. He was personable, yet firm. He offered guidance not direction which made him ethically sound in my opinion. Without Mike's guidance, I would have not been able to recover even close to a fair amount for my claim. He did not direct any of my actions. His ethics guided my direction. I have had the opportunity to meet with numerous lawyers in my life and I would rate Mike at the top of his field in his knowledge, professionalism, tact and skill. He has been working a considerable amount of time improving his skills and it shows. I have recommended him to several people already and will continue to do so. He is the right one for the job.
The quality services I received from Mike was remarkable. From the initial meeting he was responsive to my calls, questions and concerns. All issues were handled professionally and timely. Billing rates very fair. I would recommend Mike Bornitz.
I highly recommend this attorney. In my case, Mike Bornitz delivered quality representation and strategic insight into achieving a successful resolution of my litigation. Mike was quick to apply the unique facts in my case to the law and effectively communicated with the Court and counsel for the other side. His review of my case, preparation for litigation and subsequent filings with the Court catalyzed negotiations and a settlement that was far greater than I expected.