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450 S. Orange Ave., Ste 800
Orlando, Florida 32801
Direct: 407-418-6378
Office: 407-843-4600
Fax: 407-843-4444


Michael R. Gibbons

Partner

A LEED certified attorney and former Assistant State Attorney, partner Michael Gibbons represents owners, developers, contractors, design professionals and subcontractors asserting a variety of construction claims (and defenses to such claims) including actions for breach of contract, delay, latent defects, water intrusion and mold, differing site conditions, extra work, indemnity and warranty. Michael  Gibbons frequently counsels clients on issues related to construction claims of lien and surety bond claims and regularly represents clients in litigation and arbitration over construction claims of lien and payment and performance bond claims.

As an Assistant State Attorney, Michael tried over 65 cases through verdict ranging from battery and DUI to Armed Robbery and Felony Murder. Michael has tried a variety of civil cases including lien claims, bond claims, breach of contract, delay, latent defect, and mold claims. Additionally, Michael has experience litigating the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in federal court pursuant to the Convention on the Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards.

Accredited by the Green Building Certification Institute as a LEED Green Associate, Michael is a frequent speaker and author on the subject of managing risks in sustainable design and construction contracts.

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Education

  • University of Notre Dame, 1985
    Cum Laude
  • University of Miami School of Law, 1990
    Magna Cum Laude; Order of the Coif

Admitted

  • The Florida Bar - 1990
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV
  • NCAA Midwest Academic All-American
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2008-2012
  • Orlando's Best Lawyers 2008-2011 Orlando Magazine
  • Listed in the Florida Super Lawyers, 2009-2011
  • Florida's Top Lawyers 2008, Florida Monthly Magazine

Professional Certifications, Memberships and Activities

  • American Bar Association, Sections on: Torts and Insurance Practice Section, Fidelity and Surety Committee, Litigation Section and Construction Law Committee
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • The Florida Bar, Member of Green Building Subcommittee of the Construction Law Committee
  • Special Certification: LEED Green Associate

Community Activities

  • Florida Childrens Hospital, Trustee
  • NAIOP, Green Committee
  • Executive Association of Greater Orlando
  • Leadership Winter Park, Class XV
  • Architectural Review Committee of Baldwin Park, Chairman