Michael Abraham Ortiz

Michael Abraham Ortiz

also known as Michael A. Ortiz

4.7
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 36 years

Car accident Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

535 Lafayette Ct, Sarasota, FL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael Abraham Ortiz

535 Lafayette Ct, Sarasota, FL, 34236-7136

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Michael Abraham Ortiz's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Julie | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Michael Ortiz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you kidding me! The only attorney I will ever trust and recommend. He is a man of GOD and a family man and the best attorney ever! At first, I went to Shapiro /Goldman and ran so fast at the chance of Mr. Ortiz taking my case. 'get me justice" were the most unprofessional and lack of empathy. Mr.... Ortiz picked up my case and all the pieces . Hire him today.

Posted by Jason & Beth | April 01, 2014 | Personal Injury

Wonderful and Caring Attorney

Beth was rear ended November 1, 2012. The result was a herniated cervical disk and issues stemming from this accident that were preventing her from being able to do her job. We thank God for Michael Ortiz. He worked so hard to ensure that Beth was compensated for her injuries, surgery and recovery.... He and his staff successfully handled all contact and negotiations with the insurance companies, hospitals and other healthcare providers associated with her case. He truly cared about her situation and it showed in how the case was handled. Again, we are so thankful and will recommend Michael as a truly fine attorney.

Posted by Randy | April 02, 2013 | Personal Injury

You do not want Michael Ortiz to represent you

Mr Ortiz was unprofessional from the start meeting with me without disclosing his terrible cold that I came down with the next day. He was sniffling for the entire 6 months of dealing with him. I dont know of a cold lasting 6 months but hmmmmmmmm. ok. He was never available and took several calls to ...return my calls and when he finally did call me back he said he was out of town on vacation. 3 times during my case??? I doubt it but ok. I was out thousands of dollars for lost wages which he refused to ask for stating it would make his job more difficult. He told me to sue the driver myself for that! Really? So all in all, my car was destroyed, I was out of work for weeks, goint to treatment 3 times a week for months. and Mr Ortiz told me that 2500 was a fair amount. Using Michael Ortiz was surely a mistake on my part, dont make the same mistake yourself.

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Michael Abraham Ortiz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shelly Steiner

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is great at representing his clients. He follows through on what he says he is going to do and has excellent communication skills, too."

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Michael Morgan

Car accident lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael Ortiz. Michael is an excellent attorney with deep knowledge in car accident and personal injury matters. I have had the pleasure of working with Michael on cases in the past and believe him to be experienced and professional."

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Kurt Lee

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael genuinely cares about people who have been injured."

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Sherry Ellis

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for over 20 years. He works hard for his clients and demonstrates integrity and professionalism within our legal community."

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Steven Chase

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Lopez

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is one of the best personal injury attorneys in town. If you are injured, i recommend consulting with Mike to see if he can help you."

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Michael Perry

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Ortiz for over 10 years and has always exceeded my expectations in his zealous representation of his clients. His ethics are beyond reproach, and truly cares for the people he represents."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Lawyers of Sarasota & Manatee Counties, Sarasota Magazine

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - 2017

Attorney, Michael A. Ortiz, P.A.

1997 - 2001

Attorney, Kirk Pinkerton, PA

1991 - 1996

Attorney, Michael A. Ortiz, P.A.

1988 - 1990

Attorney, Abel Band, Chartered

Associations

2011 - Present

Manasota Trial Lawyers Board

2007 - Present

Florida Justice Association

1989 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

1989 - Present

Florida Bar

1993 - 1995

Big Brothers Big Sisters

President

1992 - 1993

Sarasota County Bar Association

Young Lawyers President

Sample of Legal Cases

Tittle Car Crash

$525,000

Jones v. Trucking

$850,000

Smith Tractor-Trailer Case

$3.500,000

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Education

2008

Dallas Theological Seminary

ThM-Master of Theology

1988

SMU Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Rotary Club of Sarasota

Status of Cuba

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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