Atty. Michael J. Long
Michael James Long is a Partner in the firm's West Palm Beach office and practices in the areas of general insurance defense, including automobile and premises liability. Mr.
General Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 42+ Years Experience
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About Michael J. Long at a Glance
Michael J. Long is a Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and Florida (1996). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law J.D. (—) and Florida Atlantic University M.B.A. with Finance Specialization West Virginia University B.A. International Studies and German (—). Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J. Long
- Michael James Long is a Partner in the firm's West Palm Beach office and practices in the areas of general insurance defense, including automobile and premises liability
- Mr. Long earned his Bachelor of Arts and Science, Phi Beta Kappa, with a double major in German and International Studies from West Virginia University in 1990
- He graduated law school from the University of Georgia in 1994
- In 2013, he earned an MBA in Finance with perfect marks from the AACSB accredited program at Florida Atlantic University
- Mr. Long’s lifelong career in the property and casualty field began in 1990 when he started clerking at his brother-in-law’s personal injury law firm in Georgia
- Upon graduation from law school, he moved to South Florida and began practicing in the field, rising to the level of named partner in a personal injury firm
- In his early forties, Mr. Long returned to school and earned a finance MBA at FAU
- He worked for twelve years as an insurance defense attorney, including nine years as employee and staff attorney for Florida’s largest automobile insurance company
- He then joined Cole Scott & Kissane as a partner
- Mr. Long has handled thousands of property and casualty cases through all aspects of civil litigation up to and including dozens of trials
- Associations • The Florida Bar
Practice Areas Explained
Michael J. Long's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Long handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Personal Injury in West Palm Beach
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. Long is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in West Palm Beach
Michael J. Long is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in West Palm Beach
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. Long is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance Law in West Palm Beach
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael J. Long is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach 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.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-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 West Palm Beach Choose Michael J. Long
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 J. Long's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Long brings 42+ 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 California and Florida, Michael J. Long can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and litigation, Michael J. Long can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Michael J. Long 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 J. Long Handles in West Palm Beach
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