Michael Chavies is one of the most prolific and recognized trial lawyers in South Florida, having been lead counsel on and presided as a judge over hundreds of bench and jury trials. His 13 years on the civil bench has uniquely positioned him to try cases in nearly every courtroom, State and Federal, in Florida.
Recognized by Law360 in its “Minority Powerbroker” series for his leadership and influence in the legal community, Michael focuses on mentorship and professional development programs aimed at helping minorities advance their legal careers. To that end, he serves on Akerman’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee, where he assists in the recruitment and development of new lawyers.
In the community, Michael serves as president and chair of the Orange Bowl Committee Board of Directors, and served as a board member for Jobs for Miami.
- Three Brickell City Centre, Suite 1100
98 Southeast Seventh Street
Miami, FL 33131
- Rutgers University–Newark, J.D., graduated 1975
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- Ad Hoc Lawyer Regulation Committee - Member
- Alzheimer's Association - Past Board Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Appellate Rules Committee - Member
- Coconut Grove Bank - Board of Directors
- Jobs for Miami Program - Board Member
- Judicial Independence Committee - Member
- National Bar Association - Member
- Orange Bowl Committee, Board of Directors - President and Chair
- The Bankers Club - Board of Directors
226 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
119 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
- Commercial Litigation
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- Top Attorneys In Florida Award
- The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization & Education 2005, Justice Harry Lee Anstead Award/Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year
- ICABA Award 2009, Recognized as one of "South Florida's 100 Most Accomplished Black's in Law"
- Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2015-2016, Listed for Commercial Litigation
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