Michael Bird

Michael Bird was raised in Brevard County, Florida. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a degree in Finance in 2005. He then remained in Gainesville to attend the University of Florida College of Law. He earned his Juris Doctorate in 2008, again graduating with honors. During law school he was a member of the University of Florida Law Review.

During law school, Mr. Bird was recruited by and accepted a job with one of the largest firms in the state of Florida. He began his legal career at Banker Lopez Gassler in the firms' General Trial department in 2008. He gained valuable trial experience in this position, and by age 30 became Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar. This is a very prestigious recognition earned by less than 2% of all Florida attorneys. Mr. Bird is proud to bring this experience to work for individuals and families who have been injured as a result of another's negligence.

He is married and the proud father of two young children.

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Recent Wins

Thomas, Matthew vs. Pie R Round LLC d/b/a Cici's Pizza
$5,300,000
Slip and Fall
2022

Jessica Labossiere v. Brian Zupet & Allegion Access Technologies, LLC
$3,469,553
Car Accident
2023

Whitmore, Cosette vs. Hillsborough County
$2,212,439
Slip and Fall
2022

Cruz III, Victor v. Charles Carneiro
$1,127,151
Car Accident
2024

Stark vs. Stoneybrook at Venice Community Association, Inc.
$1,000,000
Slip and Fall
2020

Molinaro v. Keeley
$1,000,000
Slip and Fall
2020

William Richardson and Sarah Richardson vs. Richard Senker
$650,000
Car Accident
2022

Tampa Verdict
$380,000
Slip and Fall
2021

Veronda Gentry v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
$300,001
Car Accident
2017

Diane Wheeler v. Detwiler's Farm Market, Inc.
$205,000
Slip and Fall
2023