J. Michael Grimley

Biography

Mike has 25 years of experience in representing insurance companies, corporations, business entities and individuals in a wide variety of litigation. Mike believes that the interests and goals of his clients are paramount. He has learned that the best way to achieve those goals is through a proactive approach that involves developing an early case assessment through focused discovery, targeted motion practice and timely dispute resolution, and if the case can not be resolved favorably, then through an aggressive defense at trial. Having tried numerous jury and bench trials throughout the State and Federal Courts in Florida, Louisiana, Texas (ad hoc) and Alabama (ad hoc), Mike has developed the skills to successfully try a wide variety of cases in diverse jurisdictions. That extensive experience in knowing what it takes to prove a case at trial also provides invaluable insight into how to thoughtfully and skillfully develop a case from the beginning to achieve a favorable outcome.

Mike’s experience and success have earned him an “AV” rating with Martindale-Hubbell, the directory’s highest rating for attorneys, and a significant accomplishment that only two percent of all attorneys achieve. Mike has also been selected as one of Tampa’s Top Lawyers as recommended by his peers and seen in the National Law Journal.

Mike handles claims throughout the State of Florida and his practice consists primarily of general casualty litigation for primary and excess carriers, including premises liability, auto and trucking claims, professional and products liability, admiralty and maritime law, construction defect claims, employment practices claims, environmental litigation, and first party claims, as well as insurance coverage and bad faith claims associated with those areas of practice.

Education

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Admissions/Licenses

• Bar Admissions: FL