--- title: Michael L. Benson | Ohio Personal Injury Attorney | Benson & Sesser description: Meet Michael L. Benson, founding partner of Benson & Sesser. With over 16 years of experience, Michael fights for injury victims in Chillicothe and throughout Ohio. Call or email for a free consultation. image: https://www.benson.law/hubfs/michael-l-benson-personal-injury-lawyer-ohio.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/michael-l-benson#main-content) [![Personal Injury Trial Attorneys Ohio](https://www.benson.law/hs-fs/hubfs/benson-sesser-law-injury-accident-lawyer-ohio-1.png?width=869&height=413&name=benson-sesser-law-injury-accident-lawyer-ohio-1.png "Personal Injury Trial Attorneys Ohio")](https://www.benson.law?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.benson.law) - Our Attorneys - [Michael L. Benson](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/michael-l-benson) - [Stephen K. Sesser](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/stephen-k-sesser) - [William B. Benson](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/william-b-benson) - [Emily A. Adams](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/emily-a-adams) - [Jordan T. Benson](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/jordan-t-benson) - [Mark C. Melko](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/mark-c-melko) - [Mark D. Tolles, II](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/mark-d-tolles) - [Sarah A. Kuntz](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/sarah-a-kuntz) - [Shane P. Benson](https://www.benson.law/attorneys/shane-p-benson) - Practice Areas - Locations - [Chillicothe Office](https://www.benson.law/chillicothe-law-office) - [Columbus Office](https://www.benson.law/columbus-law-office) - [Call Now](tel:7407733600) ![michael-l-benson-personal-injury-lawyer-ohio](https://www.benson.law/hs-fs/hubfs/michael-l-benson-personal-injury-lawyer-ohio.jpg?width=1333&height=2000&name=michael-l-benson-personal-injury-lawyer-ohio.jpg "michael-l-benson-personal-injury-lawyer-ohio") 📞 [(740) 773-3600](tel:+17407733600)  |  ✉️ [michael@benson.law](mailto:michael@benson.law) --- **Education** - Capital University Law School, J.D. - Xavier University **Bar Admissions** - State of Ohio - U.S. Southern District Court of Ohio - Supreme Court of the United States # Michael L. Benson, Esq. ### Partner | Trial Attorney Michael is a lifelong resident of Chillicothe. He attended Chillicothe High School prior to attending Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Michael then graduated from Capital University Law School, and has been practicing law in Chillicothe since that time.   Michael is a trial lawyer who primarily handles personal injury and criminal defense cases, and he also acts as the Chief Legal Officer for eFuse, Inc. based out of Columbus.  Michael practices primarily in south-central Ohio but does handle cases across the State of Ohio, and he would be happy to help you.   When not working, Michael is very much involved with his family and in the community. He is married to Kaitlyn Benson, and they have two children, Annabelle and Brady. When not working, he is always found spending time with his wife, children and their families. He is the son of J. Jeffrey Benson, with whom he practiced until he retired.   Michael is very active in the community. He is serving on the Ross County Park District Board, the Ross County Republican Executive Committee, and the Chillicothe Education Foundation board. He has also served as chairman of the Coppel Athletic Complex Board, and was a member of the Chillicothe Junior Achievement Board.   Come in to see Michael for honest, accurate and clear legal advice. [![benson-sesser-white-logo](https://www.benson.law/hs-fs/hubfs/white-horizontal.png?width=877&height=201&name=white-horizontal.png "benson-sesser-white-logo")](https://www.benson.law?hsLang=en) **Benson & Sesser, LLC** 36 S Paint St, Chillicothe, OH 45601 421 W State St, Ste 227, Columbus, OH 43215 **Phone:** (740) 773-3600 | **Fax**: (740) 773-3610 | **Email:** team@benson.law ### Firm Info [About Us](https://www.benson.law/about-us?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](https://www.benson.law/contact-us?hsLang=en) [Our Attorneys](https://www.benson.law/attorneys?hsLang=en) [Columbus Office](https://www.benson.law/columbus-law-office?hsLang=en) [Chillicothe Office](https://www.benson.law/chillicothe-law-office?hsLang=en) [Disclaimer](https://www.benson.law/disclaimer?hsLang=en) [Privacy Policy](https://www.benson.law/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) ### Practice Areas Car Accidents Truck Accidents Wrongful Death Family Law Criminal Defense Estates and Trusts Transactional --- © 2026 Benson & Sesser, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Attorney Advertising. The information on this website is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Powered by HubSnacks [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com)