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Michael N Hanna
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Biography
Michael Hanna is a Trial Partner at Morgan & Morgan and Managing Partner of the firm’s Michigan office. He is a personal injury and class action employment attorney who has represented thousands of clients across the nation. His law practice focuses on the prosecution of personal injury, wrongful death, truck accident litigation, wage and hour collective actions, and wrongful termination claims in state and federal court.
Mr. Hanna has served as lead counsel on many high profile cases that have been featured on The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, ABC Action News, Fox News, Bloomberg Law, Law 360, CBS News, AOL News, The Huffington Post, The Washington Times, The Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, The Miami New Times, The Orlando Sentinel, The Associated Press, and various other national and local news syndicates. Mr. Hanna’s prior representations include serving as lead counsel for world-renowned trial lawyer, Geoffrey Fieger.
Mr. Hanna has earned recognition from respected legal publications and peer-review organizations, including the ALM National Law Journal’s Elite Trial Lawyer Award (2025) and Lawdragon 500 (2026). He was selected for The Best Lawyers in America from 2021–2023, and 2027. He was named a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2017–2018, a Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2019–2024, and a Michigan Super Lawyer in 2025–2026—an honor awarded to fewer than 2.5% of attorneys statewide.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 9 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Morgan & Morgan
150 W. Jefferson, Suite 1400, Detroit, MI, 48226
Michael N Hanna's Reviews
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Posted by NATALIA | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Michael Hanna - is truly for the people.
Michael Hanna was patient , informative and really got me the best settlement for my case. I definitely recommend anyone looking for great representation to have him on their side. He made sure all aspects of the case were covered. He works quick and efficiently. I couldn't ask for a better Counsil ...
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Top quality lawyer
Mr. Hanna is a top tier lawyer. If your case is with him, rest assured that you're in really good hands. Mr. Hanna will go way above and beyond your expectations to get you the best possible result for your case, he handled my case like the star lawyer that he is and got me the best possible outcome....
Posted by Easa | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney
The best
Michael went way above and beyond for me and my case always available to answer my questions I would recommend him to anyone and I have great attorney
Posted by Steve | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Mr. Hanna had been working on an interesting case for me and exceeded what I thought was possible for my case. He was extremely professional yet down to earth as well. I could talk to him like a person as well as professionally. Thank you for your work
Posted by lancegillett | December 09, 2013
Excellent Attorney
After Michael resolved my case I could not of imagined hiring any other attorney! A very good lawer who does not quit and is relentless in resolving your case. If you want a Trial Attorney and not a settler than this is your attorney.
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"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has been a good friend since law school. His dedication and strong work ethic go hand in hand in providing clients with competent and effective representation."
"Michael is an excellent attorney, with a strong understanding of the law. He is a strong advocate, going the distance for his clients."
"Michael is at the top of the list of lawyers to whom I refer employment cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mike Hanna is an innovator in employment law. He is always researching ways to protect employees and is a tireless advocate for his clients. He bring a passion to the representation of each client and has an extensive knowledge of employment law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having worked with Michael Hanna, he has a thorough and impressive knowledge of labor and employment law issues and I continually observed him get excellent results for clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Incredible character and excellent attorney."
"Michael Hanna is a great guy and outstanding lawyer!"
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Experience
Honors
2023
Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers®
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2022
Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers®
2022
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2021
Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers®
2021
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers®
2019
Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers®
2018
Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers ®
2017
Florida Super Lawyers® Rising Star, Super Lawyers®
2015
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award, ADC
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Morgan & Morgan
2011 - 2011
Attorney, Miami Dade County Office Of The Public Defender
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk to the Honorable William Turnoff, United States District Court Southern District Of Florida
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Diaz Reus
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Florida
2008 - 2008
Judicial Intern to the Honorable Scott Silverman, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court
Associations
2023 - Present
Michigan Association for JusticeMember
Education
2010
University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor
2005
Wayne State University
Bachelors of Science
Languages
Arabic
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue my employer for saying we cannot speak Spanish in the office, if and only if the employee doesn't understand English?
18 Apr 2014
Q&A
Can an employer fire you if you request overtime pay that you are legally entitled to?
13 Jan 2013
Q&A
Florida - What to do if employer does not pay employee on time or not at all?
04 Jun 2012