Atty. Michael G. Archibald
Michael is a shareholder in the firm's Casualty Department where he represents some of the nation's largest insurance carriers and their insureds in a wide variety of product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence and contract disputes. A former public defender and Marine, he brings his 'hard-charging' work ethic to every engagement, whether he's assisting clients in evaluating claims made against them or defending them at trial.
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Michael G. Archibald is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Marshall Dennehey. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1999), U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida (2003), U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida (2003), and U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida (2003). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (B.S. B.C.J., 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Associations & Memberships •Florida Bar Association •Hillsborough County Bar Association •National Bar Association. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael is a shareholder in the firm's Casualty Department where he represents some of the nation's largest insurance carriers and their insureds in a wide variety of product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence and contract disputes
- A former public defender and Marine, he brings his 'hard-charging' work ethic to every engagement, whether he's assisting clients in evaluating claims made against them or defending them at trial
- With more than 20 years of experience, Michael handles all phases of litigation, from pre-suit negotiations to the courtroom, when necessary
- He has successfully represented clients in routine and complex litigation involving uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, personal injury slip-and-fall matters, property damage cases, product liability matters, negligent security, and wrongful death cases
- Honors & Awards •The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2024-2026) Classes & Seminars Taught •Using Crime Grids in Negligent Security Claims, Marshall Dennehey Florida Claims Symposium - The Best Defense is a Good Offense, Orlando, FL, September 17, 2014 Published Works •“Negligent Security Claims In Florida: the “Victim-Targeted” Defense,” Defense Digest, Vol. 23, No. 1, March 2017 •'Florida's Proposals for Settlement in Dangerous Instrumentality Cases,' Defense Digest, Vol. 16, No. 2, June 2010 News 98 Marshall Dennehey Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America August 20, 2025 Two Marshall Dennehey Office Managing Attorneys Recognized as Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable Managing Partners July 10, 2024
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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.
Michael G. Archibald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Michael G. Archibald is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Michael G. Archibald is one of 4,144 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael G. Archibald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
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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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