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Michael J. Babboni
St. Petersburg Personal Injury and Car Accident Attorney Michael J. Babboni
With 38 years of Florida legal experience, Michael J. Babboni has spent nearly four decades representing people injured in car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and other serious motor vehicle cases, including catastrophic injuries and fatal accidents, as well as families pursuing wrongful-death claims.
Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1987, Michael has built his career as a trial lawyer in St. Petersburg, with motor vehicle accident cases making up a substantial part of his personal injury practice.
His experience includes major motor vehicle and wrongful-death cases, jury trials throughout West and Central Florida, and appellate litigation before Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Michael’s reported case history includes a 2023 motor vehicle accident settlement exceeding $15 million and a $1.74 million Pinellas County jury verdict in a disputed-liability wrongful-death case involving a motorcycle and automobile.
For nearly four decades, Michael’s legal career and civic involvement have been closely connected to St. Petersburg and Pinellas County. Today, he is a senior partner at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh — Justice Pays® and is closely associated with his longstanding professional identity, The St. Pete Lawyer.
38 Years Representing Car Accident and Serious Injury Clients
Michael began practicing law in St. Petersburg after being admitted to The Florida Bar on October 6, 1987.
Over the next 38 years, he developed an extensive litigation practice, with car accidents and other motor vehicle cases forming a major part of his personal injury work.
Michael has served as lead counsel in jury trials across West and Central Florida, including cases in courts from Pasco County through Sarasota County and from the Sanford area south through Central Florida.
Major Motor Vehicle and Wrongful-Death Results
Michael’s case history includes substantial recoveries in serious and catastrophic motor vehicle cases, including fatal accidents and wrongful-death claims.
In 2023, Michael obtained a settlement exceeding $15 million in a motor vehicle accident case.
In 2010, he obtained a $1.74 million jury verdict in Pinellas County in a wrongful-death case involving a motorcycle and automobile. Liability was heavily disputed, and Michael used an animated recreation of the collision to help present the evidence to the jury.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every case depends on its own facts, applicable law, injuries, evidence, available insurance or assets, and procedural history.
Trial and Appellate Experience in Florida and Federal Courts
Michael’s litigation experience includes jury trials as well as appellate advocacy before Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
In Elam v. Railroad Retirement Board, 921 F.2d 1210 (11th Cir. 1991), Michael represented the petitioner on appeal. The Eleventh Circuit reversed the denial of disability benefits and directed the Railroad Retirement Board to enter a finding of total disability.
His published appellate history also includes representation of wrongful-death plaintiffs before Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal.
His appellate experience complements a career that has also included decades of jury-trial work.
Nearly Four Decades as “The St. Pete Lawyer”
Michael’s longstanding association with St. Petersburg provides the foundation for his professional identity as “The St. Pete Lawyer.”
He has practiced in St. Petersburg since 1987, represented clients in Pinellas County courts, tried cases throughout the region, and spent decades representing people injured in car accidents and other serious incidents.
His connection to the city extends well beyond an office address. Michael has spent most of his professional life practicing law, trying cases, representing injured people, and participating in local civic life.
Direct Personal Involvement With Clients
Throughout his career, Michael has placed a strong emphasis on communication, preparation, and personal involvement with clients.
Clients have described working directly with Michael and his legal team, receiving regular communication, and having questions answered as their cases progressed. Some families have returned to Michael for representation in multiple matters and have referred family members and friends after their own experience with him.
NFLPA Contract Advisor and Player Representation
Michael’s professional experience also includes representing professional football players as an NFLPA Contract Advisor and Player Representative.
His work representing NFL players dates to 2006, adding another dimension to Michael’s experience with negotiation, contracts, and professional representation.
St. Petersburg Civic Leadership
Michael’s connection to St. Petersburg extends beyond his law practice.
He was selected by the St. Petersburg City Council as a charter member of the city’s Nuisance Abatement Board and has also participated in civic efforts involving Major League Baseball and stadium planning in St. Petersburg.
Those roles add to a longstanding professional and civic history closely connected to the city.
38 Years of St. Petersburg Legal Experience
For 38 years, Michael Babboni has built a Florida legal career closely associated with St. Petersburg, motor vehicle accident litigation, serious injury cases, jury trials, and appellate advocacy.
Today, Michael continues to represent injured clients as a senior partner at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh — Justice Pays®, supported by a firm whose partners bring more than 150 years of combined legal experience and whose attorneys have recovered more than $500 million for injured clients.
You Deserve More. More Care. More Support. More Confidence in Your Recovery. That’s the Justice Pays® promise.
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Posted by James | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Professional!!!
Michael Babboni has represented me on a number of legal matters. Between him and his paralegal (Pam Stuart), information flow was exceptional and timely even during my deployments overseas. I highly recommend Michael as his honesty, tenacity, and your interests is what makes up Michael’s profession...
Posted by Mary | June 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Above and Beyond
Since 1987, Michael Babboni has represented our family for several different legal matters - all with favorable results. He and his paralegal, Pam Stuart, are knowledgeable and compassionate and exceed all expectations. They are aggresive, proactive, and always available to answer questions and prov...
Posted by Ashley | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Can't thank Michael enough!
I used Michael Babboni and his paralegal, Nicole Moore for a legal matter. They went above and beyond my expectations. During the entire process there was constant communication with both Michael and Nicole. They were extremely organized and on top of my case, which I am very grateful for. Michael tr...
Posted by Pamela | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Satisfied customer
I hired Mr Babboni to handle a personal injury case due to an auto accident. The insurance company for the at fault party chose to dispute responsibility for the accident. Mr. Babboni pursued the insurance company & was able to resolve my case & I was very happy with the results. I would hire him ag...
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Satisfying hassle free results
I was involved in a car accident which resulted in some injuries. Very satisfied with the services, the frequent updates, and the friendly and welcoming vibe made me very comfortable with my entire case.
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Atty Babboni for over twenty years as both an adversary and now as someone who performs mediations for him. He has always represented Plaintiff's in a professional, but aggressive, fashion. He will certainly "walk the walk" and not just talk about going to trial. In all cases he does not lose sight that the case is his client's - working in their best interests at all times."
"As colleagues, I have known Michael for 32 years. I have called on Michael for his legal assistance to represent a family member and I would not hesitate to entrust other friends or family to his professional care."
"I sold my practice to Michael over 10 years ago. He handled over 100 cases that I started and he finished. In every case that he settled and or tried, he received excellent results. I have known Michael for over 30 years and highly recommend him."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Michael and I have represented clients together and he has always done a fantastic job protecting the rights of our mutual clients. I recommend Michael strongly."
Car accident lawyer
2016
Florida's 10 Best Attorney's for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers
2003 - Present
Partner/ Trial Attorney, Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni & Walsh
1999 - 2002
Partner/ Trial Attorney, Allweiss, Allweiss & Babboni
1990 - 1999
Lead Trial Attorney, Leonard A. McCue & Associates, PA
1987 - 1990
Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Dominic Amadio
1985 - 1987
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Anthony J. LaSpada
1981 - 1981
Intern, Quarles & Brady
2006 - Present
Manasota Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Florida BarMember
1987 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
Success
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
Careers in Law
1999
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