Michael Fayard

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      Michael Fayard

      Sarasota, Florida
      15 years of experience

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      Biography

      I am a former prosecutor in both Sarasota, Florida and Maui, Hawaii. I have prosecuted and defended some of the most serious crimes.

      My focus is provided the highest caliber legal representation to all of my clients in contested legal matters. Your right to a trial by jury is a fundamental right if you have been injured in an accident, accused of a crime or suffered a wrong at the result of someone else's behavior. I differentiate my practice in that I routinely try cases before juries and courts.

      I am authorized to practice in all state and federal courts for Florida, Kentucky, Colorado, and Hawaii. I am also regularly admitted to practice in other courts around the country in order to represent my clients. I also act as trial counsel and litigation support for other firms and lawyers throughout the country.

      My jury trial experience includes successful representation for client in severe personal injury cases, including car accidents, Jones Act Maritime Cases, Truck Accidents, and general personal injuries; complex civil cases, including business litigation matters; family law cases, including divorce, custody, support and alimony; bankruptcies, both personal (Chapters 7 & 13), Business Reorganizations (Chapter 11), and Adversary Proceedings; and criminal cases, including serious felonies and sex crimes.

      I have a proven history of seven figure verdicts and settlements for my injured clients, and excellent results for my criminal defense clients.

      Practice Areas

      Personal Injury

      Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Criminal Law

      Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

      Divorce

      Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

      Family Law

      Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Domestic Violence

      Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

      Fees

      • Free Consultation - I offer free consultations by phone, video conference, or in-person meetings.
      • Credit Cards Accepted
      • Contingent Fees - I accept personal injury cases on a contingent basis as set forth by the bar.

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Colorado, Colorado Supreme Court, ID Number: 52816, Since 2018
      Florida, The Florida Bar, ID Number: 50673, Since 2008
      Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association, ID Number: 10932, Since 2018
      Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association, ID Number: 93460, Since 2010
      11th Circuit
      U.S. District Court for Colorado
      U.S. District Court for Hawaii
      U.S. District Court for the Eastern & Western District of Kentucky
      U.S. District Court for the Middle & Southern Districts of Florida
      United States Court of International Trade
      United States District Court for the District of Colorado

      Languages

      English : Spoken, Written

      Professional Experience

      Personal Injury Attorney Morgan & Morgan P.C.

      Year: 2017 - 2018

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      Managing Attorney Fayard Law, PLLC

      Year: 2014 - 2017

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      Felony Line Attorney State Attorney's Office - Florida

      Year: 2012 - 2014

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      Managing Attorney Fayard Law, PLLC

      Year: 2008 - 2012

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      Managing Attorney Fayard Law, PLLC

      Year: 2020 - Current

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      Judicial Intern Honorable James A Ruth

      Year: 2007

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      2T251 United States Air Force

      Year: 2001 - 2003

      Description: Wright-Patterson AFB; Honorable Discharge

      Law Clerk Durant & Schoeppel, P.A.

      Year: 2006 - 2008

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      Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Maui County

      Year: 2019 - 2020

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      Professional Associations

      Maui County Bar Association Member (2019 - Current)

      The Colorado Bar &nbsp# 52816 Member (2018 - Current)

      Denver Bar Association Member (2018 - Current)

      Jacksonville Bar Association Member (2008 - 2012)

      Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Member (2018 - Current)

      Colorado Bar Association Member (2018 - Current)

      Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Life member (2014 - Current)

      Manasota Trial Lawyers Board Member (2013 - Current)

      Louisville Bar Association Member (2012 - Current)

      Sarasota County Bar Association Member (2012 - Current)

      Hawaii State Bar Association &nbsp# 10932 Member (2018 - Current)

      Kentucky Bar Association &nbsp# 93460 Member (2010 - Current)

      The Florida Bar &nbsp# 0050673 Member (2008 - Current)

      Publications

      Arrested in Florida Law and Policy (2015)

      Sex Sting Cases in Florida Michael Fayard (2019)

      Awards

      • 10.0 Rating

        Justia Inc 2023.0

      • Top 100

        The National Trial Lawyers 2023.0

      • 10.0 Superb Rating

        Avvo 2023.0

      • AV Preeminent

        Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service 2023.0

        Note: Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence Selected: 2020 - 2021

      • Client Reviewed: (5/5)

        Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Service 2021.0

      Education

      • Stetson University College of Law LL.M. (2010) | International Law

        Year: 2009 - 2010

        Honors: High International Litigation and Arbitration Advanced Legal Analysis, Advanced Legal Research, International Law, Advanced Legal Research Certificates: Westlaw, LexisNexis

      • Florida Coastal School of Law J.D. (2007) | Law

        Year: 2005 - 2007

        Honors: Honors

      • University of Cincinnati B.A. (2005) | Economics

        Year: 2002 - 2005

        Honors: Activities: Army ROTC

      Speaking Engagements

      Pre-Deployment, Rules of Engagement - Hague Convention, 2008

      Websites

      Denver Office

      Address:

      1624 Market Street, Suite 202, Denver, CO 80202

      phone no.

      Honolulu Office

      Address:

      1050 Queen St., Suite #100, Honolulu, HI 96814

      phone no.

      Sarasota Office

      Address:

      434 S. Washington Blvd., Suite 200, Sarasota, FL 34236

      phone no.

      2 Reviews

      5 out of 5

        Michael is a consummate professional. Knowledgeable, capable, and effective. I would take business to him and refer him to others, because I know that whether we are working together or on opposite sides, he will be someone that I can work towards a just resolution with.

        Gustavo Gonzalez

        March 24, 2020

        I worked closely with Mike over a 1 year period and am impressed with not only with his legal skills, but his strong character. He is the type of lawyer I would want fighting for me should a need arise; his court record in his states of licensure speaks for itself.

        Mark Simonds

        March 24, 2020

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