Atty. Michael J. Obringer
Michael has been practicing law for over 35 years, of which the last 20 have been devoted to insurance defense litigation. He tries significant product liability cases where there is catastrophic damage and/or serious injury or death.
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Michael J. Obringer is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Orr Cook. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida Bar Association. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1973) and University of Notre Dame (—, 1971). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael has been practicing law for over 35 years, of which the last 20 have been devoted to insurance defense litigation
- He tries significant product liability cases where there is catastrophic damage and/or serious injury or death
- Michael also defends doctors, dentists, hospitals, and their employees, as well as other professionals such as lawyers, in malpractice suits and claims brought against them
- To date, Michael has tried over 300 cases to verdict
- Michael has also handled matters in trucking and transportation litigation
- He is currently approved counsel for AIG Transport South and has tried multiple vehicle matters with two cases to verdict
- After serving in the United States Army Reserve, Michael began his law career as a prosecutor in Florida
- For nine years he served as an assistant state attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida
- Michael was later designated as a special assistant United States attorney where he handled the largest racketeering case ever tried in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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Michael J. Obringer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Obringer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Michael J. Obringer is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
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. Obringer is one of 264,852 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. Obringer is one of 501,317 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. Obringer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael J. Obringer is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
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 Jacksonville 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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