Atty. Michael David Marrese
Mr. Marrese serves as the Managing Partner of Morgan & Morgan’s Chicago office.
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Michael David Marrese is an Attorney based in St. Augustine, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991) and Florida Indiana (2002). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Washington University in St. Louis (B.A. Economics, 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Serands clients in St. Augustine, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Marrese serves as the Managing Partner of Morgan & Morgan’s Chicago office
- He has deep roots in the Midwest-he was born in Chicago, raised in Indiana, and went to college at Washington University in St. Louis before obtaining his law degree from Indiana University
- Mr. Marrese spent 10 years in the Windy City as a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney
- During his Chicago legal career, Mr. Marrese won a $3.1 million wrongful death verdict and a $2.2 million medical malpractice verdict
- Mr. Marrese has been licensed in Illinois since 1991 and in Florida since 2002
- Over his 35-year legal career, Mr. Marrese has secured numerous seven-figure verdicts and settlements, including five exceeding $5 million
- He has tried more than 100 civil cases across six states and countless counties, handling matters ranging from auto and trucking accidents to medical malpractice
- Mr. Marrese spent 18 years at Morgan & Morgan’s Jacksonville office before returning to Chicago in 2026
- During his time in Florida, he became a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer-a distinction that placed him among the top 1% of all trial lawyers in Florida
- Mr. Marrese began supporting the Cubs, Bulls, and Blackhawks during his time in Chicago and continues to be a loyal Chicago sports fan
- Awards & Recognitions •Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer Recent Wins Edwards v
- Southland Waste Systems $4,900,000 Car Accident 2010 Jane Doe v
- John Doe $2,250,000 2019 Cousin v
- Geico $1,307,000 Car Accident 2010 Hendrick, John v
- Eason & Sitech North & Central FL $1,100,000 Car Accident 2019 Roebuck v
- Lin Kwun Lo $947,618 Car Accident 2009 Brandon Webb v
- Waste Pro of Florida, Inc. $833,000 Car Accident 2017 William Stuart v
- Trish Marie Fuller $721,000 Car Accident 2012 Shanks v
- Mercury Insurance $680,000 Car Accident 2021 Ames v
- Penske Truck Leasing Corp & David Campopiano $267,000 Trucking Accident 2014 John Doe v
- John Doe $245,000 Car Accident 2018 Rodney Matthews v
- Leroy John Edwards $87,500 Car Accident 2013 James Gallagher v
- Antoinette Ricks & Mathias Ricks $48,000 Car Accident 2010 Robert Worthington v
- Seth Bradshaw and Wendy Bradshaw $43,000 Car Accident 2017 Pollock v
- Aldi, Inc. & Lore $28,000 Car Accident 2014 News & Insights Everything You Need to Know About Depositions: What to Expect, Questions You May Face, and Your Rights Personal Injury Lawyers: Your Guide to Getting Maximum Compensation Lawsuit Settlements: When and How You'll Get Paid Traumatic Brain Injuries: The Causes, the Impact, and How to Seek Justice
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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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. Augustine 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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