Atty. Michael Goetz
Michael Goetz was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 28, 1966.
Mass Tort & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 34+ Years Experience
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About Michael Goetz at a Glance
Michael Goetz is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992) and Massachusetts (2004). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1992) and Emory University (B.A. Magna, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •The Florida Bar •American Association for Justice •Florida Justice Association •Hillsborough County Bar Association •American Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Goetz
- Michael Goetz was born in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 28, 1966
- In 1989, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with high honors in political science from Emory University
- And In 1992, he earned his law degree with honors from the University of Florida
- After graduating law school, Mr. Goetz joined the international law firm of Holland & Knight LLP where his practice focused on the defense of claims involving product liability, medical negligence, and general liability, as well as complex commercial litigation matters
- He became a Partner in the firm on January 1, 2000
- In 2002, Mr. Goetz joined Morgan & Morgan, where his practice shifted to the prosecution of personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of individuals and consumer classes
- He has represented hundreds of clients in cases involving automobile and premises liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, and environmental torts
- Since 2008, Mr. Goetz has served as head of the Mass Tort Section of the Morgan & Morgan Complex Litigation Group
- In this capacity, he handles mass tort actions for the firm nationwide, including product liability claims involving dangerous drugs and defective medical devices
- Mr. Goetz has been appointed to Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (“PSC”) positions in federal Multi-District Litigation including: Zostavax (MDL 2848, Co-Lead Counsel)
- Pradaxa (MDL 2385)
- Transvaginal Mesh (MDLs 2187, 2325, 2326, and 2327)
- and Total Body Formula (MDL 985)
- He has also served on standing PSC subcommittees including Chinese Drywall (MDL 2047, Co-Chair of Public Relations Subcommittee)
- Yaz (MDL 2100, Discovery Subcommittee)
- and Depuy ASR (MDL 2197, Science Subcommittee)
- Mr. Goetz was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1992
- He holds the highest rating awarded to lawyers for legal ability and ethics (“AV”) by Martindale-Hubbell
- Additionally, in multiple, successive years he was designated by Florida Trend’s Magazine as a “Florida Legal Elite” in the field of Civil Trial, and by Law & Politics Magazine as a Florida “Super Lawyer” in the field of Class Action / Mass Torts
- In 2018, Mr. Goetz was selected to membership in America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, a designation received by less than one-half percent of active attorneys in the United States
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Practice Areas Explained
Michael Goetz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Goetz 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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Class Action in Tampa
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Product Liability in Tampa
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Civil Litigation 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 Goetz
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 Goetz's practice in the field of personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Goetz brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and Massachusetts, Michael Goetz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, class action, and product liability, Michael Goetz 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 Goetz 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 Goetz Handles in Tampa
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