 Michael Garcia has more than 24 years of civil litigation experience defending matters involving premises liability, personal injury, general liability, professional negligence, and wrongful death claims. Additionally, Michael serves as local counsel to numerous nationwide retailers.
Litigating cases in State and Federal Courts, Michael handles a wide array of matters and disputes involving franchise agreements or between franchisors and franchisees. His practice includes drafting and reviewing lease agreements for retailers, restaurants, landlords and other entities with a special focus on premises liability issues.
Within the maritime sector, Michael specializes in managing personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits initiated by passengers, crew members, and offshore workers employed on both commercial and private vessels. Additionally, he handles litigation involving claims such as commercial disputes, liens, vessel seizures, cargo damage, and collisions.
Michael's practice also includes handling pharmaceutical products liability matters. He represents pharmaceutical companies including generic manufacturers involved in MDL proceedings. He manages cases from the time of the decision to petition for MDL status through the trial and settlement of "bellwether" plaintiffs. He conducts depositions, develops expert testimony concerning causation and damages issues, and engages in motion practice and oral argument to eliminate opponents' causation experts on Daubert grounds.
Born and raised in Miami, Michael grew up in the family restaurant business and as part of his practice now defends restaurants, including national brands and franchises.
Michael Garcia has more than 24 years of civil litigation experience defending matters involving premises liability, personal injury, general liability, professional negligence, and wrongful death claims. Additionally, Michael serves as local counsel to numerous nationwide retailers.
Litigating cases in State and Federal Courts, Michael handles a wide array of matters and disputes involving franchise agreements or between franchisors and franchisees. His practice includes drafting and reviewing lease agreements for retailers, restaurants, landlords and other entities with a special focus on premises liability issues.
Within the maritime sector, Michael specializes in managing personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits initiated by passengers, crew members, and offshore workers employed on both commercial and private vessels. Additionally, he handles litigation involving claims such as commercial disputes, liens, vessel seizures, cargo damage, and collisions.
Michael's practice also includes handling pharmaceutical products liability matters. He represents pharmaceutical companies including generic manufacturers involved in MDL proceedings. He manages cases from the time of the decision to petition for MDL status through the trial and settlement of "bellwether" plaintiffs. He conducts depositions, develops expert testimony concerning causation and damages issues, and engages in motion practice and oral argument to eliminate opponents' causation experts on Daubert grounds.
Born and raised in Miami, Michael grew up in the family restaurant business and as part of his practice now defends restaurants, including national brands and franchises.
ExperienceResults may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances.
Obtained defense verdict in jury trial in premises claim alleging slip and fall on grease/slippery substance at a nationally known restaurant. Plaintiff alleged almost $200,000.00 in medical bills for injections and surgeries and asked the jury for almost one million dollars. The jury returned a defense verdict after less than one hour of deliberations.
Tried and defended major cruise line in federal jury trial involving a passenger fall alleging serious injuries and extensive lost wages and earning capacity. Pre-suit and pre-trial demand of $500,000.00. After trial, the jury deliberated for less than two hours and returned a verdict of less than five figures for Plaintiff, finding Plaintiff 90% at fault for his own alleged damages.
Speaking Engagements- 06.20.17Speaker and Presenter, “Premises Liability Practical Tactics and Defense Strategies,” Travelers Insurance (Orlando)
- 08.18.15Presenter, "Premises Liability," CLM Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
- 02.18.15Speaker, "Litigation 101," Council of Litigation Management
Professional & Community InvolvementCouncil on Litigation Management
National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee
American Bar Association, Section of Litigation
The Florida Bar, Business Law Section
Florida and National Restaurant Associations
Dade County Bar Association
Cuban American Bar Association and Italy-America Chamber of Commerce
National Italian American Foundation, Florida Chapter
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Alpha-Sigma Nu - Jesuit National Honor Society
National Alumni Board Florida Representative, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA
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