Michael G. Archibald

Office Managing Attorney
Shareholder

Michael is a shareholder in the firm's Casualty Department and the Managing Attorney of the Tampa office. He represents some of the nation's largest insurance carriers and their insureds in a wide variety of product liability, premises liability, motor vehicle negligence and contract disputes. A former public defender and Marine, he brings his "hard-charging" work ethic to every engagement, whether he's assisting clients in evaluating claims made against them or defending them at trial.

With more than 20 years of experience, Michael handles all phases of litigation, from pre-suit negotiations to the courtroom, when necessary. He has successfully represented clients in routine and complex litigation involving uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, personal injury slip-and-fall matters, property damage cases, product liability matters, negligent security, and wrongful death cases.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admissions
Florida
1999
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
2003
U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
2003
U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
2003
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
2004
Education
University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1998)
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (B.S., B.C.J., magna cum laude, 1995)
Honors & awards
The Best Lawyers in America®, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
2024-2025
Associations & memberships
Florida Bar Association
Hillsborough County Bar Association
National Bar Association
Year joined
2002