Michelle M. Bartels
PartneratCole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Tampa, FL
Practicing business in Tampa since 2013.
- 13+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Michelle M. Bartels is a partner based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Michelle has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..
- Based in
- Tampa, FL
- Experience
- over 13 years
- Known for
- Business · General · Litigation
- Handles Business, General, and Litigation matters from Tampa, FL.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Michelle M. Bartels: Michelle M. Bartels is a partner based in Tampa, FL. The practice focuses on Business, General, and Litigation. Michelle has over 13 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A..
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Practice focus
Michelle M. Bartels represents clients in Tampa, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Michelle M. Bartels
Michelle Marie Bartels is an Administrative Partner in the firm’s Tampa office and a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney. Ms. Bartels' practice focuses in the areas of catastrophic and personal injury, general civil litigation, premises liability, trucking defense, professional malpractice, security negligence, vehicle negligence, significant wrongful death, defective products, foster care lead agency and community-based care defense.
Ms. Bartels earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Tampa, where she majored in Government and World Affairs, with a minor in Mathematics. Upon graduation, Ms. Bartels earned her Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law, graduating cum laude. Ms. Bartels received the highest-grade distinction in Property and Corporations and was a recipient of the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award and the Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Award. During her second year of law school, Ms. Bartels clerked for the Honorable Judge James D. Whittemore of the Middle District of Florida.
Ms. Bartels was named one of Florida’s top “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers Magazine (2022-2023), which is awarded to less than 2.5% of the attorneys in the state. Ms. Bartels has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2023.
Awards & Recognitions
The Best Lawyers in America , Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2023
Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2022 - 2023
Newsroom
News
•Favorable Verdict Secured in Hillsborough County Traumatic Brain Injury Case Involving Minor Plaintiff
Recent Successful Trial, 2.27.2026
•Pre-Existing Conditions Key to Defense Win in Pinellas County Trial
Recent Successful Trial, 2.5.2026
•Jury Clears Landscaping Company in Hillsborough County, FL Premises Liability Case
Recent Successful Trial, 11.6.2025
•Jury Delivers Swift Verdict in Rear-End Accident Case in Hillsborough County, FL
Recent Successful Trial, 10.9.2025
•Favorable Trial Result - Vehicular Liability - Pasco County
Publication, 3.1.2024
•MSJ Wins - Multiple Cases - Hillsborough County
Recent Successful Trial, 2.20.2024
Credentials
Education
Stetson University College of Law J.D. cum laude
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University of Tampa B.A. Government and World Affairs, magna cum laude
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Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Florida U.S. Distric
2013 · ACTIVE
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Associations •The Florida Bar •American Bar Association •American Board of Trial Advocates
ABOTA · membership
Locations
Office locations
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
500 N Westshore Blvd, Suite 700
Tampa, FL 33607
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What areas of law does Michelle M. Bartels practice?
Michelle M. Bartels focuses on Business, General, Litigation, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
Where is Michelle M. Bartels located?
Michelle M. Bartels primarily serves clients in Tampa, Florida, with an office at 500 N Westshore Blvd, Suite 700.
How experienced is Michelle M. Bartels?
Michelle M. Bartels has 13 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 2013.
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