Michael Tyson Office: Orlando Direct: (407) 317-2124 mtyson@wickersmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice:
Brooklyn, New York |
Michael TysonBiographyMichael C. Tyson, originally from Brooklyn, New York, is a partner in the Orlando office. He focuses his practice on legal matters involving medical malpractice, premises liability, negligent security, trucking litigation, general civil litigation and appellate law. Prior to joining Wicker Smith, Mr. Tyson was a shareholder with an Orlando firm that provided legal services in the areas of corporate, tax, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, and workers’ compensation. Professional & Civic Affiliations
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Michael Tyson - Partner
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Michael C. Tyson, originally from Brooklyn, New York, is a partner in the Orlando office. He focuses his practice on legal matters involving medical malpractice, premises liability, negligent security, trucking litigation, general civil litigation and appellate law. Prior to joining Wicker Smith, Mr. Tyson was a shareholder with an Orlando firm that provided legal services in the areas of corporate, tax, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, and workers’ compensation.
Mr. Tyson graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Rollins College in 1985. He then went on to earn a Juris Doctor in 1990 from Florida State University. While in law school, he was a national competitor in the Florida State University Moot Court Team. He is a recipient of the Irving Kaufman Securities Law Best Brief Award. Admitted to practice in the state of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida in 1990, Mr. Tyson has earned the respect from his peers, achieving an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Active in the community, Mr. Tyson devotes much of his time to working with Orlando’s Homeless Advocacy Project, The Association to Preserve African American Society, History & Tradition, Inc and the Rollins College Athletic Council.
Mr. Tyson is also a Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.
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Credentials
Education
- Florida State University (J.D., 1990)
- Rollins College
(B.A., 1985) - certifications:
- Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Representative Matters
Defense Verdict on Behalf of a National Department Store
We represented a national department store chain in this matter, wherein Plaintiff alleged that she slipped and fell as she was walking out of the front entrance of the store and stepped onto the yellow handicap ramp leading to the parking lot. This step led to her falling and fracturing her left kneecap. She had open reduction internal fixation surgery, including wire and two screws placed in her knee. At trial, the jury found no negligence on the part of our client and returned a complete defense verdict.
Favorable Verdict: Broward County, Florida (Premises Liability)
Practices
Education
- Florida State University (J.D., 1990)
- Rollins College
(B.A., 1985) - certifications:
- Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Honors
- AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida State University Moot Court Team
- Best Brief Award – Irving Kaufman Securities Law, 1990
Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 1990, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Professional Affiliations
- 2016, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- The Florida Bar
- Orange County Bar Association
- Orlando Claims Association
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Homeless Advocacy Project
- The Association to Preserve African American Society, History & Tradition, Inc.
- Rollins College Athletic Council