Michael R. Levin

Michael R. Levin is a highly skilled trial attorney with extensive experience in complex business disputes. Over the course of his career, he has served as lead counsel in more than 60 trials and arbitrations, successfully representing clients across various industries. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, strongly emphasizing real estate and intellectual property matters. Michael regularly works with clients in the aerospace, manufacturing, real estate development, and healthcare industries. Additionally, he has significant experience handling professional liability cases for attorneys and accountants, as well as partnership disputes.

Michael earned his B.S.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Florida in 1979. He then obtained his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1982, graduating with honors. During law school, he served as Title Standards Editor for the University of Florida Law Review, further refining his legal research and writing skills.

Michael is licensed to practice law in Florida and has argued in numerous appellate courts, including all Florida appellate courts, the Ninth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals, and courts in multiple other states. He has appeared in more than 75 appellate cases, demonstrating his expertise in both trial and appellate litigation.

Throughout his career, Michael has represented clients in complex, high-stakes litigation. He has successfully defended real estate developers in contract disputes, protected patent holders in intellectual property and patent infringement cases, and advised companies on effective commercial litigation strategies. His results include favorable verdicts and settlements in matters involving trade secret misappropriation, fraud claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, and trademark enforcement actions.

Michael R. Levin is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law, and Intellectual Property Litigation. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his high level of professional excellence. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the Orange County Bar Association. With a strong legal background and a commitment to excellence, Michael continues to provide strategic representation in complex litigation matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  BSBA in Accounting

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