Atty. Michael "Mike" Hancock
Mike Hancock has excelled in personal injury law for over 35 years. After several years defending the insurance industry including companies such as Allstate, State Farm, Geico, & Fortune 500 companies, Mike gained insider secrets and learned the inner workings of how insurance companies defend and evaluate personal injury claims.
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Michael "Mike" Hancock is a personal injury attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Hancock Injury Attorneys. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988) and Florida (1991). Educated at South Texas College of Law Houston (—, 1987) and University of Florida (—, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2011-2013, 2017-2021 (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mike Hancock has excelled in personal injury law for over 35 years
- After several years defending the insurance industry including companies such as Allstate, State Farm, Geico, & Fortune 500 companies, Mike gained insider secrets and learned the inner workings of how insurance companies defend and evaluate personal injury claims
- With a clear understanding of the insurance industry and how to obtain the ultimate results for his clients, Mike founded Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996
- Mike has earned among other honors, an “AV-Preeminent” rating by Martindale-Hubbell, “Superb” 10.0 rating by Avvo, “A+” rating from Better Business Bureau, membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, being named one of Florida’s SuperLawyers and one of Tampa’s Top Rated Lawyers
- In 2016, Hancock Injury Attorneys was named 54th of the top 500 fastest growing law firms in the United States
- A second-generation Tampa native, Mike is also active in our local community, including serving two terms as President of the North Tampa Bar Association
- Hancock Injury Attorneys serves clients in Tampa and throughout Florida helping personal injury victims and their families get back their lives after all kinds of accidents including auto accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall injury cases and wrongful death tragedies
- As exceptional Tampa personal injury lawyers, Hancock Injury Attorneys provides powerful yet personalized service, exceeding our client’s expectations to recover the compensation they deserve
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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.
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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 Tampa 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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