Atty. Michael D. Magidson

Atty. Michael D. Magidson

Mike Magidson is Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar. Board certification is the highest evaluation of an attorney’s competence and experience comprising only 5% of Florida’s lawyers.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About Michael D. Magidson at a glance

Michael D. Magidson is a business, m&a, and health care attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (2007). Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Mike Magidson is Board Certified in Health Law by The Florida Bar. Board certification is the highest evaluation of an attorney’s competence and experience comprising only 5% of Florida’s lawyers. Fewer than 130 lawyers in Florida are Board Certified in Health Law.

Mike is a transactional lawyer specializing in the representation of health care providers and health care companies in their regulatory, compliance and health care business matters. He also provides counsel to businesses of all types in their transactional matters from start-up to sale.

Mike’s experience includes the following types of matters:

  • Forming entities and drafting and negotiating documents such as asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, operating, partnership and shareholder agreements, employment agreements, private placement memoranda and loan documentation.
  • Structuring and effectuating the sale and purchase of businesses, assets or divisions and joint ventures in a variety of industries.
  • Representing health care entities including: single-specialty and multi-specialty physician practices, dental practices, billing companies, practice management companies, home health agencies, hospices, surgery centers, diagnostic facilities, anesthesia practices, oncology centers, catheterization laboratories, compounding pharmacies, physical therapy clinics, and chiropractic practices in transactional and regulatory matters.
  • Analyzing arrangements for compliance with various health care laws, including the federal and Florida anti-kickback statutes, Stark II and Florida self-referral laws, HIPAA and HITECH Act and Medicare and Medicaid rules and regulations.
  • Providing outside counsel advice to businesses on day-to-day legal issues.

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Magidson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael D. Magidson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Michael D. Magidson is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 St. Petersburg 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 D. Magidson

Where is Michael D. Magidson's law office located?
Michael D. Magidson's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Magidson handle?
Michael D. Magidson focuses on business, m&a, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Michael D. Magidson practiced law?
Michael D. Magidson has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Michael D. Magidson go to law school?
Michael D. Magidson earned their education at (J.D., 2007).
How can I contact Michael D. Magidson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael D. Magidson received?
Michael D. Magidson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

J.D.
Columbus School of Law
- 2007

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
Admitted: 2007

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