Atty. Michael J. Schofield
Professional Experience: Mike has a broad based civil litigation practice. He has experience in aviation matters, construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and disputes, products, and general liability matters.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Pensacola, FL · 43+ Years Experience
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About Michael J. Schofield at a Glance
Michael J. Schofield is a Shareholder based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at Clark Partington Attorneys at Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on litigation and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (1983) and Alabama U.S. Court of Appeal, Eleventh Circuit and Fifth Circuit U.S. District Courts for all distri (1993). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Florida Class of 1980 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J. Schofield
Professional Experience
- Mike has a broad based civil litigation practice
- He has experience in aviation matters, construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance coverage and disputes, products, and general liability matters
- He also serves as a mediator, arbitrator, and neutral in ADR matters, and is a Certified Mediator, and Qualified Arbitrator in Florida, and Mediator and Arbitrator in Alabama
- Mike is admitted to practice before the U. S. Court of Appeal, Eleventh Circuit and Fifth Circuit, all U.S
- District Courts for all districts in Florida, and the U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of Alabama
- He has an AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- Mike earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 1980, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law in 1983 with appellate advocacy honors
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Practice Areas Explained
Michael J. Schofield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Schofield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pensacola.
Civil Litigation in Pensacola
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Mediation & Arbitration in Pensacola
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pensacola
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 Pensacola 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.
Pensacola Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pensacola-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 Pensacola Choose Michael J. Schofield
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. Schofield's practice in the field of litigation and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J. Schofield brings 43+ 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 Alabama U.S. Court of Appeal, Eleventh Circuit and Fifth Circuit U.S. District Courts for all distri, Michael J. Schofield can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering litigation and adr, Michael J. Schofield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pensacola
A Pensacola-based practice means Michael J. Schofield 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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