Atty. Michael Mates

Atty. Michael Mates

Mr. Michael Mates is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, corporate law, personal injury and 5 other areas of law.

Tampa Tampa 33 J. Erfahrung 33 year
Call (656) 233-6790 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael Mates at a glance

Michael Mates is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Law Office of Michael Mates. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1993), Florida (1994), and New York (1996). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1991) and University of Rhode Island (B.S., 1988). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Michael Mates is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, corporate law, personal injury and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael practices at Law Office of Michael Mates in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Mates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Mates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Michael Mates is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael Mates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Mates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Motorcycle Accidents

Michael Mates is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Mates

Where is Michael Mates's law office located?
Michael Mates's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Law Office of Michael Mates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Mates handle?
Michael Mates focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Michael Mates practiced law?
Michael Mates has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael Mates go to law school?
Michael Mates earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Michael Mates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1991
B.S.
University of Rhode Island
- 1988

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1993
Florida
Admitted: 1994
New York
Admitted: 1996

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