Atty. Michael Woodard
Mr. Woodard is a Shareholder and head of the Georgia Premises Liability Department.
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Michael Woodard is an Attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and securities. Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Florida (B.A., 2009). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Woodard is a Shareholder and head of the Georgia Premises Liability Department
- He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar and specializes in complex premises liability and negligent security claims
- Mr. Woodard received his Bachelor of Arts with High Honors from the University of Florida and thereafter attended Stetson University College of Law where he graduated in the top of his class with Honors and received the prestigious Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy
- While in law School, Mr. Woodard was the President of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity and received the highest grade “Book” Award in several areas, including Medical Jurisprudence, Tort Law Practice and Skills, and Trial Advocacy
- Upon graduation, Mr. Woodard was presented the Victor O. Wehle Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy
- Mr. Woodard interned at Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal for Judge Craig Villanti and later worked for one of the largest defense law firms in Florida defending insurance companies, businesses, and hospitals from catastrophic personal injury claims
- Mr. Woodard currently focuses his practice on complex premises liability and negligent security claims
- He provides aggressive representation while maintaining compassion for his clients
- In every case, Mr. Woodard brings his years of knowledge and experience in state and federal court to help the people fight for justice and to preserve the right of access for all persons to the civil jury trial system
- Mr. Woodard is a member of the Florida Bar, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Georgia, Northern District of Georgia and the Middle District of Georgia
- Since 2015, he has been recognized by his peers with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is only awarded to attorneys with the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards
- He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 and recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star
- Recent Wins Heidi Jordan v
- Publix Super Markets, Inc. $4,261,410 Slip and Fall 2024 Private Settlement $2,750,000 Slip and Fall 2024 Callihan, Tammy vs
- Wal-mart $1,200,000 Slip and Fall 2024 Baez, Victor vs
- Rizen Fleet Logistics, Inc. $1,012,124 Car Accident 2022 Distelhurst v
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando $1,000,000 Slip and Fall 2024 Private Settlement $1,000,000 Slip and Fall 2024 Mary Schurick v
- World Auto Inc. $900,000 Slip and Fall 2022 Erin Marking v
- Magic Burgers, LLC $868,122 Slip and Fall 2022 Haugh, Michelle vs
- Pirates Cove Adventure Golf $715,000 Slip and Fall 2024 Anthony v
- Amelia Street, LLC. $700,000 Slip and Fall 2023 Rigney v
- Lake America Estates $675,000 Slip and Fall 2022 Private Settlement $650,000 Slip and Fall 2021 Private Settlement $550,000 Slip and Fall 2022 Lewis-Hamilton v
- Zen Nail of Newnan $500,000 Slip and Fall 2024 Private Settlement $500,000 Negligent Security 2024 Private Settlement $500,000 Slip and Fall 2024 Carro v
- Wendy's LLC $450,000 Slip and Fall 2022 Caro v
- Wendy's $450,000 Slip and Fall 2024
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Woodard is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →
Michael Woodard 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 Woodard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Michael Woodard is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Florida →
Michael Woodard is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Orlando 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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