Atty. Michael J. Thomas
Michael J. Thomas is Co-Chair of the National Construction Law Practice of Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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Michael J. Thomas is a construction attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Michael J. Thomas is Co-Chair of the National Construction Law Practice of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He focuses his practice on construction law and litigation matters. Michael represents and counsels his developer clients in all aspects of the design, development and construction of residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate development projects, including construction contract negotiation, design services contract negotiation, construction financing, construction insurance, risk management, suretyship, mechanic’s lien law, construction/design defect litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Michael is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar.
Awards & Accolades
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, 2019
- Team Member, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2017-2018
- Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, Best Law Firms Edition, "Law Firm of the Year," Real Estate - Litigation, 2017
- Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate and Construction - Construction, 2016
- Team Member, a Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2015
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," 2009-2011
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, American Bar Association, Construction Law Section
- Member, Florida Bar Association, Construction Law Committee
- Member, Miami-Dade County Bar Association
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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 Miami 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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