Michael Dustin Sechrest

Michael Dustin Sechrest

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 27 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Construction & Development, Wrongful Death

5200 SW 91st Terr. Suite 101, Gainesville, FL

About Michael

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-375 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Warner, Sechrest and Butts, PA

5200 SW 91st Terr. Suite 101, Gainesville, FL, 32608

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Michael Dustin Sechrest's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Charlotte | December 11, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

The Lottery win of a lawyer

When I realized the car insurance of a driver who ran me off a country road (with my motorcycle) was trying to wiggle out of a proper settlement for the injury, I found Mr. Sechrest one a day before leaving to Germany. He himself and his office team were taking care of the case and transmitted all ne...ssecary papers and dates in the most efficient way. His efforts were rewarded with a good result and I found him the best of attorneys I dealt with, honest and uncomplicated. Strongly recommended!

Posted by Pamela | February 27, 2013

Nothing but positive...

I have hired Mike twice in the past few years, once on a construction matter, and more recently for a slip and fall at a pharmacy. Both times he achieved successful results. He is knowledgeable in the applicable laws, and realistic about what can be accomplished. He and his staff are pleasant and ...responsive. His fees are reasonable. I would not hesitate to recommend him. As an attorney, I have very high standards in choosing another attorney. I am able to recognize an honorable and effective law firm, and this is one!

Posted by Bart | February 22, 2013

legal advice and representation

mike has represented me in several cases with excellent outcomes, in our first case he represented me when my previous attorney told me to "forget it" in pursuing a $60,000.00 claim saying i would spend more in legal fees - Mike was able to get me an agreeable settlement and has been my attorney ever... since, Mike is diligent, honest and extremely knowledgeable - i trust Mike unconditionally.

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Michael Dustin Sechrest's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Kem

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nick Zissimopulos

Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a dynamic and energetic person and he seamlessly carries those qualities into his law practice. I have watched him the courtroom and he has the traits of an excellent trial lawyer. I would trust him with my own legal matters."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Roger Hatfield

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"In my experience, Sechrest is a strong attorney, who does not overstate a client's case. He's proven himself able to speak straightforward with his clients about the strengths and weaknesses in their cases, while maintaining a high level of advocacy that his clients rightfully expect. I confidently endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is an excellent litigator in both construction law matters and personal injury/medical malpractice matters."

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Jeffrey Price

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Sechrest has been with me, and against me, on very involved and complex cases. I have found Mike to me open, honest and a very savvy attorney. When my clients need representation for personal injury and tort claims, I send them to Mike with no reservation at all. The only true way you can tell that one attorney respects and trusts another, is when they refer their good clients. I trust Mike and endorse him."

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Donald Niesen

Construction and development lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike's has not just superior knowledge of the law - but also the rare ability to apply his intellect and experience to get positive results. I have worked with Mike on cases, and on others he has been opposing counsel. His litigation and courtroom abilities are outstanding, always obtaining the best possible result for his clients."

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John Campo

Litigation lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Mike for any personal injury or construction law matter. Mike is highly competent and professional in advocating for his clients."

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Eric Kem

Consumer protection lawyer

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William McLean

Workers compensation lawyer

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Adam Vorhis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nick Zissimopulos

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Butts

Construction and development lawyer

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David Warner

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Roger Hatfield

Unknown lawyer

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Mark Fisher

Construction and development lawyer

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Donald Niesen

Construction and development lawyer

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David Worthy

Construction and development lawyer

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John Campo

Construction and development lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar

2014

Products Liability, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Comittee member, Chief Justice Awards Selection Committee

2012

Law Firm Commendation Award, Supreme Court of Florida Chief Justice

2012

Super Lawyer 2012 Civil Litigation, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Best Lawyers in Florida, Miami Metro Magazine

2005

Board Certified - Construction Law, Florida Bar

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Fisher, Butts, Sechrest & Warner, PA

1996 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Robertson Group, P.L.

Associations

2013 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

2010 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

1999 - Present

United States Court of Federal Claims

Attorney Member

1998 - Present

Federal District Court/middle district Florida

Member

1998 - Present

Federal District Court/Northern District Florida

member

1998 - Present

Federal District Court Southern District Florida

Member

Florida Bar Association, Construction Law Committee

Member

Eighth Judicial Bar Association

Member

Association of General Contractors

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

2012 Jury Verdict

4 Million Winning Verdict

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Education

1998

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

University of Florida

Legal issues in construction

Publications

2005

Contractors Exam School Continuing Education for Contractors

Languages

English

Activity

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