Michael Grimley

Michael Grimley

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law Litigation - Insurance
Awarded Practice Areas
Insurance Law Litigation - Insurance
Michael Grimley
Michael Grimley
Pensacola, FL
Works at
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

With over 30 years of litigation experience, Mike Grimley represents insurers, corporations, and individuals in a wide range of civil matters. He takes a proactive, early-assessment approach to achieve favorable outcomes through discovery, motion practice, dispute resolution, or trial. Mike has tried numerous jury and bench trials across Florida, Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama, and his trial experience informs how he builds each case from the outset. His practice includes first- and third-party claims, bad faith, insurance coverage, construction defects, professional liability, and maritime law. Mike is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and frequently presents on litigation strategy, coverage, and ethics.

More on Mike’s litigation experience and trial record at: gallowaylawfirm.com

Works at
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith logo

Locations

Education

  • Louisiana State University, JD, graduated 1990
  • Louisiana State University, BS, graduated 1987

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, State Bar of Texas, 2019
  • Florida, The Florida Bar, 2003

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Affiliations

  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Insurance
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Environmental Law
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Construction Law
  • Leisure and Hospitality Law
  • Transportation Law

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