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Mike Hancock has excelled in personal injury law for over 35 years. After several years defending the insurance industry including companies such as Allstate, State Farm, Geico, & Fortune 500 companies, Mike gained insider secrets and learned the inner workings of how insurance companies defend and evaluate personal injury claims. With a clear understanding of the insurance industry and how to obtain the ultimate results for his clients, Mike founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996.
Mike has earned among other honors, an “AV-Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, “Superb” 10.0 rating by Avvo, “A+” rating from Better Business Bureau, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, being named one of Florida’s SuperLawyers and one of Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers. In 2016, Hancock Injury Attorneys was named 54th of the top 500 fastest growing law firms in the United States.
A second-generation Tampa native, Mike is also active in our local community, including serving two terms as President of the North Tampa Bar Association. Hancock Injury Attorneys serves clients in Tampa and throughout Florida helping personal injury victims and their families get back their lives after all kinds of accidents including auto accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall injury cases and wrongful death tragedies. As exceptional Tampa personal injury lawyers, Hancock Injury Attorneys provides powerful yet personalized service, exceeding our client’s expectations to recover the compensation they deserve.
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38 years
38 years
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$0 first 90 minutes
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
State: Texas
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Mobile
2224 Ashley Oaks Circle, #102-E, Wesley Chapel, FL, 33544
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7 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Personal Injury
Posted by Julie | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Best personal injury attorney in Tampa
Mike Hancock's firm handled my personal injury lawsuit. He and his entire firm were dedicated, compassionate, responsive and excellent legal professionals. The out come far exceeded my expectations and I wholeheartedly recommend Mike Hancock & Associates.
Julie, Thank you so much for the review! I really appreciate your kind words.
Posted by Austin Clinger | December 06, 2017 | Personal Injury
Personal Injury Case
Met with Mr. Handcock shortly after scheduling an appointment and he was happy and willing to help with my injury questions when other lawyers were not. The Handcock Group gathered the necessary resources and subpoenaed information crucial to my case. I had a great experience and would highly recomme...
Thank you for the kind review!
Posted by Anthony | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
well experienced, compassionate and caring family. Best team!
Attorney Mike Hancock is outstanding, friendly and well experienced professional. I was a victim of drunk driver accident and injured. He handled my case, went extra mile with a complicated situation and achieved successfully. He and all the team worked hard to get me the maximum settlement what i de...
We appreciate your honest and kind words and are so happy we could successfully help you!
Posted by John | May 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Great Job!
Mike, I would like to thank you for the outstanding job you did in getting my auto accident settled. It was done with an unprecedented amount of swiftness that I really didn't expect. My head was spinning when I started to get forms from the insurance company, social security, doctors and hospitals. ...
Thank you for the kind words John! We are glad that we could make your situation a little easier to handle!
Posted by Dan Casseday | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
testimonial in favor of attorney Michael Hancock
Mr. Hancock was recommended to me following an auto accident, caused by another driver, so that I could receive proper treatment for neck and shoulder injuries, especially since I had no health insurance at the time; only car insurance. He was very professional and accomplished what we discussed at...
Thank you for the review, glad we could help you with your claim!
"I had the pleasure of working on a matter with Mr. Hancock. His client's interests were potentially averse to mine, yet I still found his professionalism, courtesy, and kindness inspiring. His countenance helped his client and gave me a model to strive to emulate. Mr. Hancock's clients are lucky to have him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an experienced, knowledgable and dedicated attorney. He provides outstanding and caring representation for his clients."
"Mike has a gift of finding insurance coverage that other attorneys have missed and working the details of the law to maximize the client's recovery."
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Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Top Lawyer, Tampa Bay Magazine
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2021
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Fastest Growing Law Firm, Law Firm 500
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 100 Attorneys Florida, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2016
Tampa Top Lawyer, Tampa Bay Magazine
2016
Fastest Growing Law Firm, Law Firm 500
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Lead Counsel Rated, Law Info
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
Tampa's Top Rated Lawyers, Top Rated Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2002
Florida Certified Circuit Court Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
2002
Preeminent Lawyer - Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Rating - Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
Order of the Barrister, Order of the Barrister
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996 - Present
Partner, Hancock Injury Attorneys
1996 - Present
Partner, Hancock Injury Attorneys
1992 - 1996
Associate, Gunn, Ogden & Sullivan
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
North Tampa Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
Carrollwood Area Business AssociationMember
2007 - Present
North Tampa Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
North Tampa Bar AssociationPresident
2009 - 2011
Trinity School for Children - Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee
2009 - 2016
University of Florida - LakeWatchVolunteer
2006 - 2016
Carrollwood Civic AssociationBoard of Directors
2005 - 2007
Trinity School for Children - Parent Partnership AssociationExecutive Committee
2002 - 2006
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2001 - 2006
American Bar AssociationMember
$1,110,000.00 settlement from the at fault party's insurance, our client's underinsured motorist insurance, and settlement money directly from the at fault party.
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BS - BA
2018
Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish
2018
Moving the Auto Injury Case to Settlement
2018
Moving the Auto Injury Case to Settlement
2017
As Judges See It: Top Mistakes Attorneys Make in Civil Litigation
2015
Advanced Subrogation Issues
2014
"Auto Injury Litigation From Start to Finish"
2014
Crash Course in Car Insurance and Initial Client Interview
2011
"Discovery Techniques for Personal Injury Litigation Paralegals"
2008
"Automobile Cases from Start to Finish"
2005
"A Practical Refresher on Litigating the Florida Auto Injury Case"
2004
"Trying the Automotive Case in Florida"
English
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24 Jun 2014
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13 Nov 2013