Atty. Michael Orta
Michael Paul Orta is a partner in the Jacksonville office. He practices in the area of insurance defense, focused on Bodily Injury, UM, Premises Liability, 1st party property, and Bad Faith claims.
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Michael Orta is a insurance attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Farah & Farah. Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serves clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Paul Orta is a partner in the Jacksonville office
- He practices in the area of insurance defense, focused on Bodily Injury, UM, Premises Liability, 1st party property, and Bad Faith claims
- Mr. Orta has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024 for Insurance Law
- Born in Jacksonville, Mr. Orta attended Bucknell University for his undergraduate studies, and later the College of William & Mary, where he obtained an MBA focused on real estate and entrepreneurship before attaining his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he focused his studies on commercial litigation and international law. compensation law and general civil litigation, representing and defending national and state insurance carriers and employers
- Mr. Orta also has prior experience in the fields of Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Act (LHWCA) and Jones Act cases
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Jacksonville 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.
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