Michael J. Pike – Associate Attorney
Florida Commercial, Personal Injury & Bad Faith Insurance Attorney
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Attorney Michael Pike has been with the Firm for more than five years, securing numerous verdicts and settlements on behalf of clients within the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, bad faith insurance litigation, commercial litigation, sexual battery & assault and RICO.
Mr. Pike is a former clerk of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and has also worked for the State Attorney's Office. He is admitted to practice in Florida and U.S. District Courts - Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.
Mr. 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 entitled, "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 sits on the board of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. Mr. Pike has received numerous accolades and awards including "Top Up and Comer” by the South Florida Legal Guide, South Florida Business Journal and Florida Trend Magazine, as well as named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Practice Areas:
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Litigation (Insurance Bad Faith)
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Sexual Assault & Battery – Civil Plaintiff & Defense
- Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) - State and Federal
- Class Actions
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 & Honors:
- South Florida Legal Guide – Top Up & Comer Attorney
- Super Lawyers Magazine – "Rising Star" (2009-2010)
- Florida Trend Magazine – Up & Coming Legal Elite
- South Florida Business Journal – "Top Up & Comer"
Published Works:
- Co-Author: “Cyber Gossip or Securities Fraud: Some First Amendment Guidance in Drawing the Line,", www.wallstreetlawyer.com.
- 2009 seminar to the Palm Beach County Justice Association, "The Trouble with Offers of Judgement-Proposals for Settlement"
- 2009 article, "Forum Selection Clauses", Palm Beach County Justice Association
- 2010 Briefings, Palm Beach County Justice Association, Evaluating Biomechanical Engineers & Their Reports - Or Trying Too
Professional Associations and Leadership Activities:
- Florida Justice Association – Member
- Palm Beach County Bar Association – Member
- Palm Beach County Justice Association – Executive Board Member
- The Florida Bar – Member
- Codes & Rules of Evidence Committee Member