Mike Duncan

Mike Duncan is a Jacksonville, Florida lawyer at Duncan Trial & Mediation who handles family law, civil and commercial litigation, appeals, and mediation. He represents clients in divorce, custody, support, paternity, domestic violence, contract, fiduciary duty, business partner, fraud, real estate, intellectual property, and non-compete disputes. He also handles probate-related litigation, creditor matters, insurance disputes, and other contested cases. His practice combines courtroom experience with negotiation, strategic preparation, and tailored problem-solving for each client matter.

Mike earned his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law in 1994, where he was a Dean’s Scholar and Research Chair of the Hunter Advanced Moot Court Board. He earned his B.S. from Drexel University in 1989 after studying engineering. He served as a law clerk to the Honorable Howard T. Snyder of the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida. His background supports detailed analysis and advocacy.

Mike has represented clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida and in matters elsewhere in the US. He regularly handles civil and criminal appeals and is admitted before the US Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and a certified federal mediator. His mediation work helps parties evaluate disputes, negotiate practical solutions, and consider alternatives to courtroom proceedings when appropriate.

Mike Duncan has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and recognition from Florida Trend, Jacksonville-area publications, and other legal organizations. He is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a Master of the Bench in the Chester Bedell Chapter of the American Inns of Court. His litigation, appellate, and mediation experience helps clients address family, business, and civil disputes with focused preparation, practical judgment, and determined representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Duncan Trial & Mediation
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

• Master, Chester Bedell Chapter of the American Inns of Court

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Rutgers University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Drexel University
  Bachelor of Science

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