Michael D. McGrath

Michael D. McGrath is a Jacksonville personal injury lawyer and the managing partner at McGrath Gibson Law who focuses on severe injury, wrongful death, and negligence cases. He represents people facing physical, financial, and personal consequences after accidents or other harmful events. He brings experience from both plaintiff and insurance defense work, giving him perspective on how injury claims are evaluated, challenged, negotiated, and litigated. His practice emphasizes detailed preparation, strategic case development, and advocacy for injured clients.

Michael studied History at Flagler College before earning his B.B.A. from the University of North Florida. He received his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2002. During his second year of law school, he was selected as one of ten Florida students to serve as a legal intern for the Florida Supreme Court. He worked under then Chief Justice Charles T. Wells and gained exposure to appellate practice.

Michael began his career as an insurance defense attorney handling workers’ compensation and insurance benefit claims. He later shifted his practice toward representing plaintiffs and opened a solo practice focused on individuals in 2005. He is admitted in Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia, as well as the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida. His background helps him assess liability arguments, insurance issues, and strategy from opposing perspectives.

Michael D. McGrath brings more than two decades of legal experience to personal injury and wrongful death matters. He has earned an AV Preeminent peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards. He also belongs to the Jacksonville Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Association. His combination of defense and plaintiff-side experience supports practical case evaluation, thorough preparation, and advocacy for people pursuing compensation after injuries, negligence, or wrongful death.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McGrath Gibson Law
• Member, Jacksonville Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• North Carolina
• Georgia

Education

• Florida Coastal School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Florida
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)