Atty. Michael J. Jerde
Michael J. Jerde is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, business litigation, personal injury.
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Michael J. Jerde is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Missouri (inactive) (1973), Iowa (1973), and Kansas (1982). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1973) and University of Iowa (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael J. Jerde is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, business litigation, personal injury
- Michael received a A.B. degree from University of Iowa in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Michael practices in Sarasota, FL
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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 J. Jerde is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. Jerde is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. Jerde is one of 409,070 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 Sarasota 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.
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