Michael E. Long

Michael Long received his Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law in 2000, and his B.S.B.A, summa cum laude, from Hawaii Pacific University in 1995. In law school, he served on the Board of Directors of the Emory Law School Moot Court Society as the Coordinating Director, was the President of the Emory Federalist Society, and was selected as a National Member of The Order of Barristers. He is admitted to practice in Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.

Michael Long has a broad array of general liability, medical malpractice, and insurance coverage defense litigation experience.  His general liability experience includes premises liability, construction defects, automobile accidents, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, homeowners insurance litigation, and declaratory actions on behalf of insurance carriers to determine their rights and duties pursuant to insurance policies. Michael’s medical malpractice experience includes the defense of hospitals, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and other medical professionals against claims of medical malpractice. Michael also represents physicians and other medical professionals in their interactions with the Department of Health.

Michael Long is a member of the Florida Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Trial Lawyers section of the Florida Bar, Florida Defense Lawyers Association and Defense Research Institute.  As to DRI, he is a member of its Insurance Law, Medical Liability and Health Care Law Committees.

Michael Long has earned the highest Peer Review Rating that a lawyer of his years of experience can receive from Martindale-Hubbell, a Peer Review Rating of “BV”. This rating reflects the confidential opinions of Michael’s colleagues among the Bar and Judiciary, and attests to his high level of legal ability and professional ethics.

Education

• Hawaii Pacific University (B.S.B.A., 1995)

• Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2000)

Admitted to Practice

• Florida, 2000

Practice Areas

• General Liability Defense
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Construction Defects
• Insurance Coverage