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Michael Lane Morgan
- Sarasota, FL
- Licensed for 20 years
About Michael
MICHAEL L. MORGAN
Michael L. Morgan, born in San Diego, California, August 2, 1964; admitted to The Florida Bar, 1998, U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 1999.
Education / Honors: University of Florida (B.S. 1995); Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, California (J.D. 1998); Interscholastic Trial Advocacy Program; Board of Governors (1997-1998).
Member: The Florida Bar; Sarasota County Bar Association.
Prior to attending law school, Mike founded StormFront Sports Management in Los Angeles for the purpose of representing amateur athletes as a sports agent. In its first year of existence, StormFront was able to obtain interest for its clients in the National Football League, as well as athletes who competed for the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games. During law school and until his graduation, Mike interned with the Los Angeles City Attorney, Civil Liability Division under the supervision of City Attorney, James K. Haan. Upon obtaining his JD from Southwestern University, Mike joined one of Sarasota’s largest law firms where he continued to practice civil trials and construction law cases. In 2005, Mike established his own Firm where he represented and advised owners, developers, contractors and subcontractors in virtually all facets of the law. Mike is an active community contributor and supporter of such organizations as The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and is a regular contributor to The Childrens’ Cancer Research Fund. Mike enjoys sport fishing, travel and good food.
PRACTICE AREAS: Personal Injury Law; Construction Law; Condominium Association representation; Business Litigation and Contract Disputes.
Email: [email protected]
Practice areas
- Personal injury: 30%
21 years
- Motorcycle accident: 25%
21 years
- Construction and development: 20%
21 years
- Car accident: 20%
21 years
Languages spoken
English
Photos and videos
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1998 | 04/25/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Honoree | Florida Trend Magazine Florida’s Legal Elite 2002 | 2002 |
| Board of Governors | Interscholastic Trial Advocacy Program | 1998 |
| Advocate | Consumer Attorney's of San Diego | 1997 |
| Best Advocate | West Jefferson Advocacy Council | 1996 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Michael L. Morgan Law Group | 2005 - Present |
| Partner | Brown & Morgan | 2004 - 2005 |
| Associate | Brown, Clark, Christopher & Demay | 1998 - 2004 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Builders Exchange | Member | 2014 - Present |
| US Legal Network | Contributor | 2011 - Present |
| Manasota Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Florida Bar Lawyers Referral Service | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present |
| Associated Builders & Contractors | Member | 1999 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County Bar Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Florida Bar | Member | 1998 - Present |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Contributor, Fundraiser | 2004 - 2010 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Reference | Five Big Mistakes that can Ruin your Personal Injury Claim | 2010 |
| Various Blog Entries & Subject Matters | Morgan Dramis Injury Lawyers Blog | 2010 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1998 |
| University of Florida | Bachelor of Science | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Opening for Bledsoe, Schmidt & Wilkenson Mediation | Construction Damages Suffered by General Contractor on Public Project | 2012 |
| IPOGS Dinner | Understanding Tort Reform | 2011 |
| Construction Law Seminar | Delay & Disruption Claims | 1999 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Havens v. Coast Florida | Reversed |
| RMC South Florida Inc., dba Singletary Concrete Products v. Arnold B. Cummings | Per Curium Affirmed |
Personal Injury
Posted by jennifer
Fri Jun 03 2016
Excellent Lawyer!
Posted by Scott
Tue Jan 01 2013
Attorney endorsements
(24)Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 29, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on May 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
M. Miller, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 2, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kyle Bristow, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Morgan. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney.
Douglas Rothschild, Car accident Attorney on May 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Michael is a hard working and conscientious lawyer. You are in capable hands when you retain Mike to represent you in your legal matter.
Jon Pettis, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 20, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Varinia Van Ness, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have know Michael for over 15 years both personally and professionally. He is an excellent person and lawyer and I highly recommend him.
Charles Telfair, Car accident Attorney on Feb 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a highly competent and ethical lawyers. His preparation, knowledge base and litigation skills are exemplary. Michael gives his clients and cases the time and attention they deserve.
Bradley Winston, Car accident Attorney on Feb 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mike Morgan. I have reviewed Mr. Morgan's answers to questions posed on AVVO. His expertise and professionalism is obvious. If you are in need of a skilled accident attorney, who understands injury law, I recommend that you contact Mr. Morgan.
Scott Aaronson, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 3, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. His feedback alone shows how dedicated he is to obtaining a great result for his clients
John Lassen, Business Attorney on Jan 28, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Very intelligent and skilled attorney. You should call Mr. Morgan if you are injured.
Christian Lassen, Immigration Attorney on Jan 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly recommended.
Chad Boonswang, Life insurance Attorney on Jan 26, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Great attorney. Highly regarded throughout the nation.
Julie Luhrsen, Car accident Attorney on Jan 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mike knows his stuff-- he understands his clients, gets how his opponents think & operate, and knows the law.
Bradley Sopotnick, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 4, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse Mr. Morgan. I have had the opportunity to follow many of his comments and answers and believe he offers sound and direct advice.
Henry Graham, Car accident Attorney on Dec 21, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mike Morgan is a dedicated and skilled lawyer who always puts his clients interests first. His track record speaks for itself and is a credit to him and his law firm. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer.
C. Abbott, Immigration Attorney on Dec 16, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Morgan has indicated through his court work as a top personal injury attorney not just in Sarasota County but throught Florida. A true professional who seeks civil justice of his clients.
Laura Mcfarland-Taylor, Trademark application Attorney on Dec 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have gotten to know Mr. Morgan through his activity on Avvo. Mr. Morgan is always willing to answer questions and I always learn something from his responses. I would not hesitate to recommend clients to him.
Marc Soss, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 10, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mike is one of the best personal injury attorney's in Southwest Florida. He treats all of his clients with respect and not just as another injury case. Speak to Mike before you retain any other attorney.
Michael Belle, Real estate Attorney on Dec 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Michael Morgan. He is a diligent attorney who takes pride in providing exceptional service to his clients.
Cost
- Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
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