Michael J. Obringer

Michael J. Obringer


Orr Cook

Recognized since 2008

Jacksonville, Florida

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Litigation - Insurance

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Michael has been practicing law for over 35 years, of which the last 20 have been devoted to insurance defense litigation. He tries significant product liability cases where there is catastrophic damage and/or serious injury or death. Michael also defends doctors, dentists, hospitals, and their employees, as well as other professionals such as lawyers, in malpractice suits and claims brought against them. To date, Michael has tried over 300 cases to verdict.

Michael has also handled matters in trucking and transportation litigation. He is currently approved counsel for AIG Transport South and has tried multiple vehicle matters with two cases to verdict.

After serving in the United States Army Reserve, Michael began his law career as a prosecutor in Florida. For nine years he served as an assistant state attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Michael was later designated as a special assistant United States attorney where he handled the largest racketeering case ever tried in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Contact & Links
Location
  • The Bank Of America Tower, Suite 1675
    50 North Laura Street
    Jacksonville, FL 32202
Education
  • University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1973
  • University of Notre Dame, BBA, graduated 1971
Bar Admissions
  • Florida, Florida Bar Association
Affiliations
  • Jacksonville Bar Association - Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
  • Florida Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • Jacksonville Defense Lawyers Association - Member

Orr Cook
Jacksonville, Florida

10 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America award

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jacksonville (2024)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jacksonville (2022)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jacksonville (2014)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jacksonville (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards:
  • AV® Preeminent™ by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
  • American Board of Trial Advocacy, Certification, 2000
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Medical Malpractice Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Professional Malpractice Law

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