Atty. Michael Bird
Michael Bird was raised in Brevard County, Florida. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a degree in Finance in 2005.
General Liability & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 18+ Years Experience
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About Michael Bird at a Glance
Michael Bird is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on personal injury and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida (2008). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2008) and University of Florida (Bachelors Finance, 2005). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •Florida Bar. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Bird
- Michael Bird was raised in Brevard County, Florida
- He graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a degree in Finance in 2005
- He then remained in Gainesville to attend the University of Florida College of Law
- He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2008, again graduating with honors
- During law school he was a member of the University of Florida Law Review
- During law school, Mr. Bird was recruited by and accepted a job with one of the largest firms in the state of Florida
- He began his legal career at Banker Lopez Gassler in the firms' General Trial department in 2008
- He gained valuable trial experience in this position, and by age 30 became Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar
- This is a very prestigious recognition earned by less than 2% of all Florida attorneys
- Mr. Bird is proud to bring this experience to work for individuals and families who have been injured as a result of another's negligence
- He is married and the proud father of two young children
- News & Insights Lakeland train derailment victims sue 3 trucking companies after crash Recent Wins Thomas, Matthew vs
- Pie R Round LLC d/b/a Cici's Pizza $5,300,000 Slip and Fall 2022 Jessica Labossiere v
- Brian Zupet & Allegion Access Technologies, LLC $3,469,553 Car Accident 2023 Whitmore, Cosette vs
- Hillsborough County $2,212,439 Slip and Fall 2022 Cruz III, Victor v
- Charles Carneiro $1,127,151 Car Accident 2024 Stark vs
- Stoneybrook at Venice Community Association, Inc. $1,000,000 Slip and Fall 2020 Molinaro v
- Keeley $1,000,000 Slip and Fall 2020 William Richardson and Sarah Richardson vs
- Richard Senker $650,000 Car Accident 2022 Tampa Verdict $380,000 Slip and Fall 2021 Veronda Gentry v
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company $300,001 Car Accident 2017 Diane Wheeler v
- Detwiler's Farm Market, Inc. $205,000 Slip and Fall 2023
Practice Areas Explained
Michael Bird's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Bird handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Personal Injury in Tampa
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.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Tampa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Michael Bird
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Bird's practice in the field of personal injury and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Bird brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and slip & fall, Michael Bird can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Michael Bird attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Bird Handles in Tampa
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