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Atty. Michael J. Long

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.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 42 yrs experience 42 year
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About Michael J. Long at a glance

Michael J. Long is a Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practforg at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They haand 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. 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 (—). Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Michael J. Long's law office located?
Michael J. Long's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Michael J. Long practiced law?
Michael J. Long has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
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Education

University of Georgia School of Law J.D.
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Florida Atlantic University M.B.A. with Finance Specialization West Virginia University B.A. International Studies and German
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
Florida
Admitted: 1996

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