Michael J. Labbee
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
Although bilingual (English and French), Michael typically speaks only one language: advocacy. Through meticulously crafted arguments, Michael has waged battle on behalf of his clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida. If your cause or claim needs a champion, look no further.
Michael’s experience includes litigating a variety of personal injury claims, contract breaches, and real estate disputes. In addition to his significant trial practice, Michael has also served as appellate counsel for clients in each of Florida’s five district courts of appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida, Michael went on to earn his J.D. with honors from Stetson University College of Law. Upon graduation, Michael began practicing complex commercial litigation with a large national firm representing major corporations and high-net-worth individuals. Having a strong preference for representing the underdog, Michael departed the silk-stocking world of “Big Law” and founded Phillips, Hayden & Labbee, LLP—an innovative law firm that leverages the latest technology to bring forward more effective legal solutions.
When he’s not fighting for his clients, Michael can be found playing golf, tennis, or enjoying the waters of Florida’s gulf coast with his family.
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Business Law
Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Real Estate Law
Eminent Domain
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 0106058 Member (Current)
Publications
I Saw Her Standing There: Why Should I Have to Touch her to Recover for My Emotional Injuries Stetson University College of Law
Awards
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Legal Elite Up and Comer
Florida Trend Magazine 2018.0
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Rising Star
Florida Super Lawyers 2021.0
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Rising Star
Florida Super Lawyers 2020.0
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Rising Star
Florida Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Rising Star
Florida Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Rising Star
Florida Super Lawyers 2017.0
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AV - Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell
Education
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Stetson University College of Law J.D. (2013)
Year: 2010 - 2013
Honors: Cum Laude, Graduate of the Stetson Law Honor's Program, High Grade Award - Trial Advocacy, High Grade Award - Products Liability Activities: Stetson Law Review - Notes and Comments Editor
Websites
https://www.phlfirm.com
Phillips, Hayden & Labbee, LLP
Phillips, Hayden & Labbee, LLP
150 2nd Avenue North, Suite 770, St. Petersburg, FL 33710