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Joe McCoy is an award winning trial lawyer with an ever-growing record of legal victories and accomplishments. He has won seven figure settlements and judgments for people harmed by corporate greed, neglect, and carelessness. Joe is excited to bring his record of success to Michael Hill Trial Law, where he can devote his efforts exclusively to holding nursing homes accountable when they abuse and neglect our society's most vulnerable members.
Prior to law school, Joe attended Grove City College in Pennsylvania where he was a four-year letterwinner, three-year starter, and two-year captain of the basketball team. Joe is proud of leading the basketball team to multiple league titles and a NCAA Division III tournament berth. Joe remains in the College's record books for three pointers made and free throw percentage. Joe also ran the Steeplechase for the track team.
The son of a lawyer, advocacy is in Joe's blood, and he knew early on he would pursue a career in law. In law school, Joe received several awards and honors as the highest achieving student in numerous legal areas, including Constitutional Law, Property, Legal Writing, Professional Responsibility, and Trial Advocacy.
After law school, Joe began his journey as a trial lawyer working for a prominent law firm that defends cases against doctors, dentists, and nursing homes. While gaining valuable trial experience and learning the legal maneuvers of how these cases are defended, Joe quickly realized that his heart was on the side of the injured person and family of those who had been neglected. Joe never looked back after changing sides to stand up for and help restore the lives of people who have been neglected or abused.
Joe's legal talents have been recognized by his peers, and he has been voted a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2021 through the current year, an award only the top 2.5% of lawyers receive. Always on a mission to hone his craft as a trial lawyer, Joe continues to build his skills in the rigorous invitation-only Trial Lawyers University Skills Boot Camp.
Joe is an invited guest at trial lawyer conferences around the country. In his personal life, Joe is an active member of his community with experience serving as a board member for several organizations, including the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Joe is also a proud participant of Pelotonia, an annual 100 mile bike ride to support cancer research. For the past several years, Joe has served as a Trustee for the Ohio Association for Justice, an organization dedicated to protecting and promoting the Constitutional Right to a civil jury trial.
Joe lives in historic Granville, Ohio, with his wife, Tisha, and their four children. With great memories of playing college athletics, Joe still enjoys playing basketball, tennis, and cycling in his free time, as well as coaching his children in various youth sports.
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When families place an elderly loved one in a nursing home, they expect the facility to provide safe conditions, competent care, and appropriate supervision. Unfortunately, many nursing homes fail to meet these basic obligations. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we regularly work with families who discover that serious injuries or declining health were not inevitable consequences of aging, but the result of nursing home negligence.
Civil liability plays a critical role in holding nursing homes accountable when residents are harmed. Understanding how civil liability works, what constitutes negligence, and how Ohio law applies can help families protect their loved ones and pursue justice when standards of care are violated.
Deciding to place a loved one in a nursing home is one of the most difficult choices a family can face. It often happens during moments of crisis — after a fall, hospitalization, or sudden health decline — when emotions are high and time feels limited. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently hear from families who later realize that a nursing home admission may not have been handled lawfully or ethically.
While nursing homes play an important role in elder care, not every admission follows the law. In some cases, residents are admitted without proper consent, misled about their rights, or pressured into placement that primarily benefits the facility rather than the individual. Understanding when a nursing home admission may be considered unlawful is essential to protecting elderly residents and their families.
Most families assume that nursing homes are closely monitored and held to high standards of care. While regulations do exist, many people are surprised to learn how often nursing homes violate those rules — and how serious the consequences can be for elderly residents. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we frequently help families who uncover troubling inspection histories only after their loved one has already been harmed.
Understanding how nursing homes are regulated and inspected in Ohio empowers families to make informed decisions, recognize warning signs early, and take action when a facility fails to meet its legal obligations.
When families place a loved one in a nursing home, they expect professional medical care, proper supervision, and timely treatment. Unfortunately, medical negligence in nursing homes is far more common than many people realize. At Michael Hill Trial Law, we regularly assist families who discover that serious injuries or worsening health conditions could have been prevented with proper care.
Medical negligence in a nursing home setting can take many forms — from medication errors to delayed diagnoses or failure to respond to medical emergencies. Understanding who is legally responsible is a crucial step for families seeking answers, accountability, and justice for their loved ones.
