Atty. Michael J. Wyatt
Michael is a litigation attorney handling catastrophic and personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation. Raised in Tampa, Michael graduated from Alonso High School and attended the University of South Florida.
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Michael J. Wyatt is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Clearwater, Florida, practicing at Light & Wyatt LLC. Educated at Barry University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael is a litigation attorney handling catastrophic and personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation
- Raised in Tampa, Michael graduated from Alonso High School and attended the University of South Florida
- There, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and graduated cum laude
- After graduation, Michael received his Juris Doctor from Barry University School of Law
- After graduating from law school, Michael accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender for the 13th Judicial Circuit in Tampa
- During his tenure as an Assistant Public Defender, Michael handled thousands of cases and tried numerous jury and non-jury trials involving misdemeanors to violent felonies
- Michael then joined one of the largest and most prestigious civil trial firms in Florida where he defended numerous large insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of civil matters
- Michael’s desire to shift his practice from defending insurance companies to representing the injured is what led him to Kemp, Ruge & Green
- Today, Michael is able to use his extensive litigation experience to achieve the best results for his clients
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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. Wyatt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael J. Wyatt is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
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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 Clearwater 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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