Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Michael J. Corso
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Michael J. Corso is chair for the Tort and Insurance Litigation practice area. His current civil trial practice area is heavily involved in the defense of non-medical professionals, including lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers and surveyors, copyright/trademark infringement, product liability and also more general tort defense matters in litigation.
Mike frequently writes and speaks on issues regarding the defense of non-medical professionals and law office risk management issues to members of the public as well as to bar associations, attorneys, accountants, architects and engineers. His audiences include both student and professional groups. He has appeared throughout the United States, in programs sponsored by professional associations, bar associations, clients and educational institutions.
Overview
- Villanova University, J.D., graduated 1974
- Purdue University, BS, graduated 1971
- Florida, The Florida Bar, 1977
- Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Bar, 1974
- Florida, The Florida Bar, 1977
- Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Bar, 1974
- Villanova University, J.D., graduated 1974
- Purdue University, BS, graduated 1971
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Fort Myers (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Insurance Law
- Litigation - Insurance
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Professional Malpractice Law
Awards:
- 2011 Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award by Purdue University's School of Aeronautics & Astronautics
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association President’s Award
- Defense Research Institute's Exceptional Performance Citation
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2007-2015
- Florida Trend magazine's Legal Elite®, 2009-2012
- Best Lawyers in America, 2012-2016
- Martindale Hubbell, AV Rating
News & Media
Additional Information
- Legal Certifications
- Florida Bar Board Certified Business Law Litigation and Civil Trial Lawyer
- National Board of Trial Advocacy Civil Trial Lawyer
- Professional and Civic Affiliations
Mike is very active in a number of professional associations, including the Lee County Bar Association (president, 1985), the Collier County Bar Association, the American Bar Association (member of Tort and Insurance Law Practice Committee), the Federal Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (immediate past president), Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, American Institute of Architects (allied member) and the Florida Engineering Society (associate member).
Mike is also a member of The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Boosters Club of the City of Palms Annual High School Basketball Tournament, Purdue University Industrial Advisory Council and American Legion, Florida Post 400.
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