Michael J. Pike

Michael J. Pike Biography

Attorney Mike Pike “Pike” is the Managing Partner of Pike & Lustig, LLP- Turnpike Law®. Before opening his own law firm, Pike spent several years practicing law as an associate and partner at some of Florida's most prestigious firms. He has been practicing law for more than 10 years. Pike has secured numerous verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients within the areas of personal injury, auto accidents, highway accidents, wrongful death, insurance litigation, business litigation, sexual battery & assault and RICO. Pike is a State and Federal Court practitioner, having handled several cases in the United States District Courts involving complex business disputes.

Pike is a former clerk of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and has also worked with the State Attorney's Office. He is admitted to practice in Florida and U.S. District Courts – Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Pike received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, and J.D. with honors from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law. In addition to serving as president of the Law School's prestigious trial team, he co-authored an article titled, “Cyber Gossip or Securities Fraud: Some First Amendment Guidance in Drawing the Line,” which had the distinct privilege of being published in www.wallstreetlawyer.com.

He is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the Florida Justice Association and is a past president of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. Pike has received numerous accolades and awards including “Top Up and Comer” by the South Florida Legal Guide, “Up & Comers” by South Florida Business Journal; “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend magazine; a “Rising Star” and “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine; and a “Person On The Move” numerous times by both the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post. Pike is also very active within the community and involved with numerous organizations, including service as a Board member of SOS Children's Village. He is also an avid fisherman and a member of Florida's CrossFit community.
Practice Areas

Personal Injury (auto accidents, highway accidents, trucking accidents, slips and falls)
Wrongful Death
Business Litigation
Insurance Litigation (Insurance Bad Faith)
Sexual Assault & Battery – Civil Plaintiff & Defense
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) – State and Federal

Admissions

The Florida Bar, 2002
U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
Education: University of Florida, J.D.; University of Florida, B.A.

Awards and Honors

South Florida Legal Guide – Top Up & Comer Attorney
Super Lawyers magazine – “Rising Star” (2009-2013) and “Super Lawyer” (2013)
Florida Trend magazine – Florida Legal Elite
South Florida Business Journal – “Up & Comers”
2014 Super Lawyers
2014 Esteemed Lawyers of America

Published Works

Co-Author: “Cyber Gossip or Securities Fraud: Some First Amendment Guidance in Drawing the Line”: www.wallstreetlawyer.com
“The Trouble with Offers of Judgment-Proposals for Settlement,” 2009 article, Palm Beach County Justice Association Briefings.
“Forum Selection Clauses,” 2010 article, Palm Beach County Justice Association 2010 Briefings
“Interpreting Biomechanical Engineers & Their Reports – Or Trying to,” 2011 article, Palm Beach County Justice Association Briefings.

Professional Associations and Leadership Activities

Florida Justice Association – Member
Florida Justice Association – Board of Directors, Local Trial Lawyer Association Representative
Palm Beach County Bar Association – Member
Palm Beach County Justice Association – Executive Board Member, Treasurer and President
Palm Beach County Justice Association – Chair Annual Fishing Tournament
The Florida Bar – Member Codes & Rules of Evidence Committee and Grievance Committee

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