Atty. Michael James Orlando

Atty. Michael James Orlando

Hon. Michael James Orlando is a lawyer practicing trial practice, products liability, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (754) 295-3581 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael James Orlando at a glance

Michael James Orlando is a Fam. Ct. J. based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1988) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1990). Educated at Saint Thomas University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Florida (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. Michael James Orlando is a lawyer practicing trial practice, products liability, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Michael practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Orlando's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Orlando handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Michael James Orlando is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

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 James Orlando is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael James Orlando is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

Michael James Orlando is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael James Orlando is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Fort Lauderdale 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Orlando

Where is Michael James Orlando's law office located?
Michael James Orlando's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Orlando handle?
Michael James Orlando focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Michael James Orlando practiced law?
Michael James Orlando has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Michael James Orlando go to law school?
Michael James Orlando earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Michael James Orlando for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Saint Thomas University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1990

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