Atty. Michael T. Flanagan
Over the past decade, Michael Flanagan has dedicated his legal practice to exclusively representing victims of negligence and corporate misconduct in civil litigation. At the remarkable age of 29, he achieved a significant milestone by securing a multi-million-dollar settlement in an individual personal injury lawsuit against one of the world's largest corporations, solidifying his status as one of the youngest lawyers in the country to achieve such success as lead counsel in a single-event personal injury case.
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About Michael T. Flanagan at a glance
Michael T. Flanagan is a Partner based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida (2011). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (JD, 2011) and Northeastern University (B.S., 2008). Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Over the past decade, Michael Flanagan has dedicated his legal practice to exclusively representing victims of negligence and corporate misconduct in civil litigation
- At the remarkable age of 29, he achieved a significant milestone by securing a multi-million-dollar settlement in an individual personal injury lawsuit against one of the world's largest corporations, solidifying his status as one of the youngest lawyers in the country to achieve such success as lead counsel in a single-event personal injury case
- In that same year, Michael established his own law firm with a focus on advocating for individuals in cases against companies that fail to uphold ethical standards
- Notably, Michael takes pride in his achievements in cases deemed "unwinnable" by other legal professionals
- In 2016, he secured a $5.2 million result in a case rejected by eleven other plaintiff law firms
- In 2017, he obtained a $2 million result for a victim of medical malpractice in a case turned down by two other law firms
- Demonstrating his prowess in 2018, Michael won a verdict against Geico Insurance Company, compelling them to pay his client more than fifty times their highest pre-trial settlement offer
- His success continued in 2019 with a confidential multi-million-dollar settlement of $3.75 million in a challenging brain injury case declined by two other law firms
- In the tumultuous year of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael secured over $10 million in settlements for his clients, ensuring their financial stability during uncertain times
- In 2021, he obtained a $2.75 million settlement for a premises liability accident resulting in a concussion and a $1.25 million settlement in an insurance bad faith case where the defendant's insurer failed to timely pay its $100,000 policy limits
- Michael's achievements have earned him numerous accolades and recognition
- In 2014, he was inducted into the Daily Business Review Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame for his work in a $35 million wrongful death case with Goldberg & Rosen, P.A
- Recently, he was named "Top 40 Under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers Association and achieved a Top 100 Settlement in the United States for two consecutive years (2019 and 2020) as recognized by Verdict Search
- In 2020, Michael secured two of the top 50 settlements (No. 30 and 31) in the Southeastern United States, according to Verdict Search
- A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Michael's leadership qualities were evident as he served as the Attorney General of the Student Bar Association for two consecutive years
- He was also elected as the clerk of the University of Miami School of Law chapter of the Phi Delta Phi International Honors and Leadership Fraternity
- Additionally, he received the prestigious Who's-Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities Award
- In 2021, Michael merged his law firm with Zachary Bodenheimer's, sharing a vision to provide the highest standard of legal representation to victims of negligence and corporate misconduct
- Their approach involves developing personal relationships with clients and effectively conveying their human stories to jurors
- Michael, along with his wife Lauren, resides and works in Coral Gables, proud parents of two wonderful children
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Michael T. Flanagan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael T. Flanagan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael T. Flanagan is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
Michael T. Flanagan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
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 T. Flanagan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Michael T. Flanagan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Michael T. Flanagan is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Coral Gables 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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