Michelle Nichols DeLong

Michelle Nichols DeLong is the Owner and Managing Partner of Michelle N. DeLong, PLLC, doing business as MD Law Florida, a Florida plaintiffs' law firm focused exclusively on medical malpractice and nursing home negligence litigation. As a Florida medical malpractice attorney and nursing home negligence lawyer, Michelle represents individuals and families who have suffered harm due to negligent medical care, preventable injuries, and failures in nursing home care. She is dedicated to advocating for victims of catastrophic injuries and families who have lost loved ones due to medical negligence or wrongful death.

Known by her clients as both a compassionate attorney and a fierce advocate, Michelle combines extensive litigation experience with a personalized, client-focused approach. She understands the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that often accompany serious medical injuries and the loss of a loved one. Her approach emphasizes clear communication, individualized attention, and dedicated legal representation throughout every stage of the litigation process.

In 2024, Michelle founded MD Law Florida to focus exclusively on representing plaintiffs in healthcare-related injury cases. Her practice is dedicated to pursuing claims involving medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. Through her firm, she strives to provide high-quality legal representation grounded in professional excellence, empathy, and a commitment to protecting the rights of injured individuals and their families.

Prior to founding MD Law Florida, Michelle established and led the medical malpractice and nursing home negligence division of a startup law firm, building the practice area from the ground up. She previously practiced at a boutique South Florida law firm, where she handled complex medical malpractice and nursing home negligence litigation. Her broader litigation background also includes complex commercial disputes in Florida state courts and federal courts throughout the United States.

Michelle is admitted to practice law in Florida and is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida.

Michelle earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University. During law school, she received multiple merit-based scholarships, served as both a junior and senior editor of the Nova Law Review, and earned first place in the American Bar Association's Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest, a prestigious national legal writing competition.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Marketing, from the University of Florida, graduating cum laude. She was also a member of Chi Omega Sorority.

Before entering the legal profession, Michelle developed a strong business background through professional experience in sales, marketing, and management with prominent retail and wholesale companies. This experience continues to shape her practical approach to law firm management, client communication, case strategy, and professional relationships.

Michelle is actively involved in the Florida Justice Association (FJA), where she previously served on the Board of Directors from 2019 through 2024 and as Chair of the FJA Women's Caucus from 2019 through 2020. She remains actively engaged in the Women's Caucus and contributes to planning its annual Leadership Retreat. Michelle is passionate about advancing gender equity in the legal profession, supporting meaningful legal reforms, and protecting the constitutional rights of Florida citizens.

Through MD Law Florida, Michelle Nichols DeLong remains committed to representing individuals and families affected by medical malpractice and nursing home negligence, providing compassionate guidance and determined advocacy when they need it most.