Michael Thomas Reese

Michael Thomas Reese

also known as Michael Reese Law Firm PA

4.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 28 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

6735 Conroy Rd., Suite 303, Orlando, FL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 50%

I represent claimants in Social Security Disability disputes Nationwide.

13 years

50%
Workers Compensation 25%

Representing injured workers throughout the state of Florida since 2000.

25 years

25%
Personal Injury 20%

Personal injury matters very often accompany injuries on the job as well as those that are totally disabling. Let me assist you with all aspects of your case.

19 years

20%
Criminal Defense 5%

In no other area of practice is the art of skilled advocacy more essential. I can help.

27 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Michael Reese Law Firm

6735 Conroy Rd., Suite 303, Orlando, FL, 32835

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Michael Thomas Reese's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Eliza | October 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SCAM! Do NOT send this firm money

I thought this lawyer was my friend first of all which is why I hired him, secondly, all I filled out was an intake form, sent them $3500 and then Mike promised to file an emergency motion for my child custody case yet his assistant Ginette would tell me he would be calling for conference call etc an...d never would call when she would say. I paid them $3500 then heard nothing from Mike for MONTHS over something that was supposed to be done as an emergency motion within a week. Nothing they promised was done, no email correspondence or text, not one thing was done, no bills sent until I charged back months later. I asked for my money back in writing and on the phone many times to Ginette and they did nothing but give me the run around and never contacted by the attorney or sent ANYTHING from them! Such a scam! I will be contacting the fl bar if they don't fix this bill they just sent me for doing literally nothing but taking money from people and then ghosting them. So unprofessional, I feel like I have been scammed by someone overseas and this is supposed to be a lawyer and someone you can trust. Highly don't recommend.

Posted by Brian | May 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience

Mike Reese was a awesome lawyer who took care of my case in a timely manner. He did an outstanding job of making sure I was first and helped walk me through the process so I could understand everything to the T. Great higher for anyone looking

Posted by Sue | March 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful to this outstanding attorney!

After my adult son was in a near-fatal fiery crash, Mike Reese was outstanding in representing him for Social Security benefits, quickly moving his case to a successful SSI hearing. I was unaware the action of the Social Security Administration from the hearing to actually awarding benefits coul...d take many months. However, when evaluating the attorney who put the process in motion for the client, I could have not been more pleased than I was with the Michael Reese Law Firm. Unfortunately, after his approval, my son had a misstep which could have caused him to lose all benefits, but Mike immediately filed an appeal. He successfully explained my son’s misunderstanding and had his benefits reinstated. I could not be more grateful for Mike’s original success and then for his expert work that saved my son’s benefits. He improved his life tremendously and we will never be able to thank him enough. Mike is an exceptional lawyer who cares greatly about the welfare of his clients and I recommend him completely and without reservation.

Posted by Ebone | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome Lawyer.

He handle my case so fast i totally forgot about it .Im going to use him again for my son.He's awesome and will get the job done

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Michael Thomas Reese's Lawyer Endorsements

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Blake Lange

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathryn Barnett

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Other

"I whole-heartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Lee

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Morgan

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Reese has dedicated his career to speaking for those without a voice. The level of professioalism he brings to each and every case is remarkable. I would highly recommend him."

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Aaron O'Brien

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike Reese is by far and away THE best and dedicated Workers' Compensation attorney in the area - perhaps the entire state."

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Jonathan Conant

Mediation lawyer

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Kathryn Barnett

Personal injury lawyer

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Jared Lee

Antitrust and trade law lawyer

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Mark Nation

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Morgan

Personal injury lawyer

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Aaron O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Trial Lawyer of the Year, WC, Morgan & Morgan

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Managing Partner, The Michael Reese Law Firm

2016 - 2021

President, The Disability Champions LLC

2003 - 2016

Managing Attorney, Social Security and Veteran's Affairs, Morgan & Morgan

Associations

2013 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

2013 - Present

National Organization of Veterans' Advocates

2003 - Present

Florida Workers' Advocates

Education

1997

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD

1994

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1993

University of Florida

AA

Languages

English

Spanish

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