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    Michael Rinaldi

    Associate

    Tampa
    813-222-7686
    michael.rinaldi@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    Insurance

    Michael Rinaldi’s practice focuses on insurance coverage, litigation and counseling matters involving various complex first-party insurance disputes. Michael represents admitted and surplus lines insurers and is experienced in navigating arbitrations, mediations, appraisals and litigation in Florida’s state and federal courts.

    While in law school, Michael was the founder and president of the Insurance Law Association and was a teaching assistant for Insurance Law and Pre-Trial Practice. He also received the Victor O. Wehle Award in Trial Advocacy.

    Prior to law school, Michael captained the Florida State University’s Men’s Tennis Team and earned All-ACC Team honors during his tenure.

    Prior to law school, Michael captained the Florida State University’s Men’s Tennis Team and earned All-ACC Team honors during his tenure.

    Insights

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    Education

    • Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2020
    • Florida State University, B.S., Political Science and Business, cum laude, 2016
    • Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2020
    • Florida State University, B.S., Political Science and Business, cum laude, 2016

    Credentials

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

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