Atty. Mike Clelland
Mike Clelland was born in Washington, D.C. and his family moved to Florida in 1974. He was a firefighter in Central Florida for 26 years.
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Mike Clelland is an Attorney based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (2005). Educated at Florida A&M University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Seminole State College (A.S. Fire, 1994). Active member of Memberships •Florida House of Representatives - Former Member •Civil Justice Subcommittee •Criminal Justice Subcommittee •Economic Affairs Committee •Ethics & Elections Subcommittee •Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mike Clelland was born in Washington, D.C. and his family moved to Florida in 1974
- He was a firefighter in Central Florida for 26 years
- He entered the fire service directly out of high school and became an active member of his International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) local union, taking the lead in contract negotiations and labor disputes
- He entered management as a Battalion Chief in 2002 and retired in 2008 at this rank
- With this unique perspective, Mr. Clelland is keenly aware of issues confronting firefighters and other first responders today
- His primary area of law practice is first responder litigation concerning Florida's Heart/Lung Bill, but he also handles first responders’ line-of-duty pension matters as well as government actions
- Mr. Clelland attended Seminole Community College and received an Associates Degree in Fire Science Technology in 1999
- He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 2002 from the University of Central Florida
- He received a Juris Doctor in 2006 from Florida A&M University College of Law
- News & Insights PTSD Legislation Could Give First Responders Lost Wages
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Mike Clelland's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mike Clelland handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Mike Clelland is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mike Clelland is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Mike Clelland is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Florida →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Mike Clelland is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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