Michael D. Begey

Michael Begey concentrates his practice in the areas of product liability, commercial litigation, and general casualty litigation. He represents clients in industries which include material handling equipment, heavy industrial and agricultural equipment, automotive, trucking, consumer products, medical devices, and insurance.

A significant portion of Michael’s practice is dedicated to product liability defense. Michael represents several manufacturers in the material handling equipment and heavy industrial and agricultural equipment fields, defending catastrophic injury claims brought against a myriad of products ranging from lift trucks and skid steer loaders to horizontal directional drills and stump grinders. Michael has also successfully defended other products including in the aviation, medical device, motorcycle helmet, and consumer product fields. In addition to the defense of individual product claims, he has also participated in the defense of nationwide class actions for several product manufacturers.

Michael also represents automotive, truck and bus manufacturers and component part suppliers in cases involving components and systems which include, just to identify a few, emissions, seat belts and occupant restraints, airbags, door latches, window glazing, padding, suspension systems, seat backs, and roofs.

In addition to his significant product liability practice, Michael represents clients in diverse commercial areas such as franchise disputes, trade secret misappropriation litigation, product purchase agreement disputes, and financial and contractual matters. He also oversees a team in the defense of general casualty matters for several insurance companies and self-insured businesses.

Regardless of the nature of the case, Michael has a proven track record of delivering strong results for the client and has been an integral part of the RumbergerKirk litigation practice for nearly 30 years.

Certifications

•AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Articles & Presentations

•Presenter, 'My Path to Becoming a Lawyer,' UCF Knights Pre-Law Association, February 2023
•Author, 'When Constitutionality is Challenged, Know What Weapons You Have,' Facts & Findings: The Paralegal Magazine, March/April 2017
•'A Little Known Requirement Essential to Defending Constitutional Challenges,' FDLA's Defense Post, Spring 2014 edition

Michael's News and Insights

02.20.2023
Events

My Path to Becoming a Lawyer: Michael Begey Talks with UCF Students About a Career in Law

During a presentation for members of the University of Central...

03.08.2017
Beyond the Bio

Michael Begey Talks About Great Mentors, Good Clients and Family

In his nearly 20 years of working at RumbergerKirk, Michael...

02.20.2017
Commercial Litigation

When Constitutionality is Challenged, Know What Weapons You Have

Originally Published in, Facts & Findings: The Paralegal Magazine, March/April...

06.06.2012
Product Liability

1st DCA Strikes Significant Blow to Plaintiffs Regarding Sharing Provisions in Wal-Mart v Endicott

In a recent opinion, the Florida First District Court of...

04.09.2012
Product Liability

Guiding Principles Governing Corporate Representative Depositions Law 30(b)(6)

South Florida Magistrate Judge Jonathan Goodman recently sanctioned a plaintiff...

01.01.2000
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith

Florida Sunshine Litigation Act Public Hazard Definition Could be Hazard for Defense

The Florida Sunshine Litigation Act makes judicial records open to...