About Michael
Biography
For over 30 years I have aggressively represented those injured on the job or who are too disabled to work. I will only sign up a client if I feel I can help, and will not sign someone up if they do not need a lawyer or if doing so might hurt their case. I will not sign someone up just to pad my own statistics or in hopes of an easy settlement down the road like some larger firms do. I will pursue your case all the way through trial, again unlike many local big advertising firms. I am Board Certified by the FL Bar in workers' compensation which means that I have tried the requisite number of cases and passed a statewide certification exam. Only Board Certified lawyers can state that they are an expert in their designated field. There is only one other Board Certified Workers Comp attorney in N.E. Floriida. Always ask about a lawyer's quailifications, don't make a decision based on their firm's advertising budget!
Rudolph, Israel, Tucker & Ellis is a full service injury and disability firm. Call us!
Denied by SS? Let us appeal your case and take it to trial!
Injured on the job? Know your rights! Don't just believe what the insurance company tells you! Call!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
20%-25%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Michael online.
Michael David Rudolph's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 24 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Rhett | August 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Promises kept
Mike Rudolph is one of a kind! He doesn’t know how to say no! He promised that He won’t turn his back on my case especially with regards to my workmen's compensation which was actually approved. My SS disability claim has been denied 2X and I was losing hope already but then, He filed for a hearing w...
Posted by John | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Awesome all around
Today I recommend Mike to another person as I was sending her his information I came across this site and wanted to write something for people considering hiring Mike... I worked at the State Prison and State of FL. For 20 years. I have chronic pain..chronic depression and Ptsd. I got hurt in2012 kep...
Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
The Difference was like Night and Day
Mike has stayed on top of each and every phase of my case, giving me sound and often very frank advice - through deposition, mediation and now settlement. This Experience was wholly unlike the representation by a Jacksonville-based big advertising law firm, ‘Brother & Brother’ in a previous situation...
Posted by susan | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Best Disability Lawyer
Mr. Rudolph represented my case and won. During my hearing the Judge was extremely impressed and complimented Mike for his professionalism. Also, his paralegal Brenda was always very responsive and great to work with. I highly recommend Mr. Rudolph and his firm!
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend!
He handled my Social Security Disability (SSDI) case very well. He was so kind and thoughtful, as well as professional and knowledgeable. He explained everything to me so that I was comfortable with everything and knew what to expect. My case had a favorable ruling, which I attribute to him. I have h...
Michael David Rudolph's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Michael Rudolph as a great Workers Compensation and Social Security Disability lawyer. I have worked with Michael as a law partner. I have shared cases and co-counseled cases with Micheal. He and his law partners and staff are the best in these areas of practice in North Florida, hands down. I strongly recommend Michael and his firm. And, he is a genuinely good person."
"Mike and I represented a client involved in a catastrophic automobile accident while working as a subcontractor for a painting contractor. The insurance company denied workers' compensation. After fighting the insurance company for over 2 years including an appeal to the 1st DCA of Florida, Mike helped our client eventually settle his claim for a total of $1.1 million."
Workers compensation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Workers compensation lawyer
Car accident lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Leader of the PAC, Florida Workers' Advocates
2025
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2024
Top 25 Trial Lawyers - Workers' Compensation, The National Trial Lawyers
2024
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2024
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2023
Top 100 Attorneys in the Country, WILG
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2023
Nations Top Injured Workers' Attorneys, WILG
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, Thompson Reuters
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
John J. Schickel Professionalism and Excellence Award, E. Robert Williams Inn of Court
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Board Certified - recertified, The Florida Bar
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Meritorious Public Service, The Florida Bar
2011
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2011
Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, Who's Who
2011
America's Most Honored Professionals, American Registry
2010
Florida Super Lawyer - Corporate Counsel Edition, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Florida Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition, Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Certificate of Appreciation, Bureau of Rehabilitation & Employment Services
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Northeast Florida's Top Professionals, Jacksonville Magazine
2009
Florida Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Board Certified - Workers' Compensation, Florida Bar
N/A
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Rudolph, Israel, & Ellis, P.A.
1999 - 2015
Attorney/Partner, Harris Guidi Rosner Dunlap & Rudolph, PA
1997 - 1999
Attorney/Partner, Rudolph & Quezon, P.A.
1995 - 1997
Attorney/Partner, Lloyd, Hoskins, Pierce & Rudolph, P.A.
1992 - 1995
Attorney, Barrs, Williamson, Stolberg, Townsend & Gonzalez
1991 - 1992
Attorney, Kattman & Eschelman, P.A.
Associations
2016 - Present
Florida Workers' AdvocatesBoard Member
2010 - Present
Florida Justice Teaching ProgramCertified Instructor
2009 - Present
E. Robert Williams American Inn of CourtFounding Member
Member
Member
Member
2022 - 2022
Executive Council Workers' Compensation Section, FL BarSecretary
2021 - 2022
Executive Council of the Workers' Comp Section of the FL BarRules Committee
2021 - 2022
Executive Council of the Workers' Comp Section of the FL BarChair of Membership Committee
2017 - 2022
Florida Workers Compensation Forum/Board Certification CommitteeMember
2015 - 2017
E. Robert Williams American Inn of CourtPresident
2014 - 2020
Child Cancer FundBoard of Directors
2013 - 2022
Executive CouncilForum Committee
2009 - 2009
Florida Justice AssociationMember - Workers' Compensation Task Force
2008 - 2011
Florida BarMember - Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “Aâ€
2007 - 2022
Executive Council - Workers' Comp. Section, Florida BarExecutive Council Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Largest workers' comp settlement in U.S. history, $13.5 million
settled for $2.25 million
settled for $1.5 million
settled for $3.5 million
settled for $2,000,000.00
Won case at trial level and on appeal, finding of no fraud and award of all benefits
settled for $1,000,000.00
Case settled for $3.9 million
Settled for $1.4 million
settled for $1.4 million
Settled total controvert for $1,000,000.00.
settled case at mediation for $1,100,000.00
Settled for $1,000,000.00
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
Trial Practice and Procedures, Motions and Sanctions
2021
Trial Practice and Procedures, Motions and Sanctions
2021
Proving Permanent Total Disability
2019
Permanent Total Disability
2019
Medical Only Claims
2018
Permanent Total Disability
2017
Permanent Total Disability
2016
Permanent Total Disability
2015
Permanent Total Disability
2015
Introduction on the History and Mission of the Inns of Court
2014
Rise and Phal and Rise again of Westphal
2013
Fighting the Good Fight - Claimant's Workers' Compensation
2013
Social Security A-Z
2011
The Bill of Rights/Civics - 24 classes
2010
Social Security
2010
Hot Topics
2009
Social Security Practice
2009
Hot Topics
2008
Hot Topics
2005
Basic Workers' Compensation
2004
Handling a Social Security Disability Case in FL
2003
Ethics
2002
Workers' Compensation
2001
Law and It's Relationship to the Medical Field
1996
Permanent Total Disability Under the New Act
1996
Case Law Update
1995
The Practice of Law
Publications
2008
1991
N/A
Languages
English