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    Michael A. McGriskin

    Partner

    Tampa
    813-472-7853
    michael.mcgriskin@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Insurance

    Michael McGriskin practices in the area of insurance and reinsurance. He has exclusively represented insurers and their agents since he joined Phelps in 2013. His practice is focused on complex insurance coverage, counseling, and litigation and includes advising and defending insurers regarding allegations of insurer “bad faith.” Michael currently leads Phelps' Tampa insurance group as practice coordinator. 

    Michael’s litigation experience encompasses a range of insurance coverage matters. He represents admitted and surplus lines insurers regarding complex first-party coverage matters arising under homeowners, commercial property, builders risk, catastrophe, umbrella and other property insurance policies, including but not limited to sinkhole claims, hurricane claims, and claims involving suspected intentional fires, suspected fraud, vandalism, theft, business interruption, condominium losses, collapse and appraisal.

    Michael also serves on the firm's Technology Committee.

    While in law school, Michael served as a summer judicial intern to the Honorable Charles R. Wilson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

    While in law school, Michael served as a summer judicial intern to the Honorable Charles R. Wilson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

    Experience

    • Cruz v. Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, 2014 WL 3809179 (M.D. Fla. Aug. 1, 2014)

    Insights

    • August 15, 2024

      185 Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 20 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 26 Added to “Ones to Watch” List…

    • August 08, 2024

      FSLA Presents Understanding Recent Reforms in Florida Property Insurance: Origins, Legislation, and Outcomes…

    More +
    • June 24, 2024

      Super Lawyers Recognizes 13 Phelps Florida Lawyers on 2024 Lists…

    • June 6, 2024

      Chambers USA Guide 2024 Ranks 24 Phelps Practice Areas and 69 Lawyers…

    • August 17, 2023

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 208 Phelps Lawyers, Names 12 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 47 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • June 26, 2023

      14 Phelps Lawyers Named to 2023 Florida Super Lawyers Lists…

    • June 1, 2023

      Chambers USA 2023 Ranks 20 Phelps Practice Areas and 60 Lawyers…

    • August 18, 2022

      Best Lawyers in America Selects 158 Phelps Lawyers, Names 10 "Lawyer of the Year," Adds 40 to "Ones to Watch" List…

    • June 24, 2022

      Florida’s 2022 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes 17 Phelps Attorneys …

    • June 1, 2022

      Chambers USA 2022 Ranks 19 Phelps Practice Areas and 56 Lawyers…

    • January 26, 2022

      Wind, Fire, & Flood Damage and FEMA's 50 Percent Rule…

    • January 5, 2022

      Phelps Elects Five New Partners in 2022 Class…

    • August 19, 2021

      More Than Half of Phelps Lawyers Chosen for Best Lawyers in America, 12 Named "Lawyer of the Year," 40 Make “Ones to Watch” List…

    • June 24, 2021

      16 Phelps Attorneys Make Florida’s 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists…

    • May 20, 2021

      Chambers USA 2021 Ranks 18 Phelps Practice Areas and 52 Lawyers…

    • August 20, 2020

      127 Phelps Lawyers Selected to Best Lawyers in America, 16 Named "Lawyer of the Year" and 37 Chosen for First Class of "Ones to Watch"…

    Recognition

    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021-2025)
    • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2017-2024)
    • University of Central Florida Alumni – 30 Under 30 Award (2018)
    • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business - Insurance
    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021-2025)
    • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2017-2024)
    • University of Central Florida Alumni – 30 Under 30 Award (2018)
    • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business - Insurance

    Education

    • University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
    • University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A., Business Economics, cum laude, 2010
    • University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2013
    • University of Central Florida, B.S.B.A., Business Economics, cum laude, 2010

    Credentials

    • Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    • Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
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