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Michael J. Obringer

Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, P.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2008
  • Recognized in:
    Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
    Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants...
  • Law School:
    University of Florida
  • Website:
    http://www.marshalldennehey.co...
  • Location:
    200 West Forsyth Street, Suite 1400
    Jacksonville, FL 32202

Michael has been practicing law for over 35 years, of which the last 20 have been devoted to insurance defense litigation. He tries significant product liability cases where there is catastrophic damage and/or serious injury or death. Michael also defends doctors, dentists, hospitals, and their employees, as well as other professionals such as lawyers, in malpractice suits and claims brought against them. To date, Michael has tried over 300 cases to verdict.

Michael has also handled matters in trucking and transportation litigation. He is currently approved counsel for AIG Transport South and has tried multiple vehicle matters with two cases to verdict.

After serving in the United States Army Reserve, Michael began his law career as a prosecutor in Florida. For nine years he served as an assistant state attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Michael was later designated as a special assistant United States attorney where he handled the largest racketeering case ever tried in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Lawyer Bio

Michael has been practicing law for over 35 years, of which the last 20 have been devoted to insurance defense litigation. He tries significant product liability cases where there is catastrophic damage and/or serious injury or death. Michael also defends doctors, dentists, hospitals, and their employees, as well as other professionals such as lawyers, in malpractice suits and claims brought against them. To date, Michael has tried over 300 cases to verdict.

Michael has also handled matters in trucking and transportation litigation. He is currently approved counsel for AIG Transport South and has tried multiple vehicle matters with two cases to verdict.

After serving in the United States Army Reserve, Michael began his law career as a prosecutor in Florida. For nine years he served as an assistant state attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Michael was later designated as a special assistant United States attorney where he handled the largest racketeering case ever tried in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

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Education:

  • University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1973
  • University of Notre Dame, BBA, graduated 1971

Bar Admissions:

  • Florida, Florida Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • Jacksonville Bar Association - Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
  • Florida Defense Lawyers Association - Member
  • Jacksonville Defense Lawyers Association - Member

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jacksonville (2014)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jacksonville (2013)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
 

Awards:

  • AV® Preeminent™ by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
  • American Board of Trial Advocacy, Certification, 2000
 

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Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin, P.C.
http://www.marshalldennehey.co...
 
Headquarters
2000 Market Street, Suite 2300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 575.2600
20 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Delaware

Delaware

Wilmington, DE

Nemours Building, Suite 600

1007 North Orange Street

P.O. Box 8888

Wilmington, DE 19801

United States

(302) 552.4300

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Florida

Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL

100 NE Third Avenue, Suite 1100

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

United States

(954) 847.4920

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Jacksonville, FL

200 West Forsyth Street, Suite 1400

Jacksonville, FL 32202

United States

(904) 358.4200

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Orlando, FL

Landmark Center One, Suite 550

315 East Robinson Street

Orlando, FL 32801

United States

(407) 420.4380

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Tampa, FL

201 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1100

Tampa, FL 33602

United States

(813) 898.1800

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New Jersey

New Jersey

Mount Laurel, NJ

15000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 200

P.O. Box 5429

Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

United States

(856) 414.6000

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Roseland, NJ

425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 302

Roseland, NJ 07068

United States

(973) 618.4100

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New York

New York

Melville, NY

105 Maxess Road, Suite 303

Melville, NY 11747

United States

(631) 232.6130

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New York, NY

Wall Street Plaza, 21st Floor

88 Pine Street

New York, NY 10005

United States

(212) 376.6400

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Purchase, NY

287 Bowman Avenue, Suite 404

Purchase, NY 10577

United States

(914) 977.7325

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Rye Brook, NY

800 Westchester Avenue, Suite C-700

Rye Brook, NY 10573

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(914) 977.7300

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Ohio

Ohio

Cincinnati, OH

312 Elm Street, Suite 1850

Cincinnati, OH 45202

United States

(513) 372.6800

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Cleveland, OH

127 Public Square, Suite 3510

Cleveland, OH 44114

United States

(216) 912.3800

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Camp Hill, PA

100 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 201

Camp Hill, PA 17011

United States

(717) 651.3500

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Doylestown, PA

10 North Main Street, Second Floor

Doylestown, PA 18901

United States

(267) 880.2020

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Erie, PA

717 State Street, Suite 701

Erie, PA 16501

United States

(814) 480.7800

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King of Prussia, PA

620 Freedom Business Center, Suite 300

King of Prussia, PA 19406

United States

(610) 354.8250

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Moosic, PA

4905 West Tilghman Street, Suite 300

Moosic, PA 18104

United States

(484) 895.2300

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Pittsburgh, PA

Union Trust Building, Suite 700

501 Grant Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

United States

(412) 803.1140

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Lawyer Case History

Represented doctor in medical malpractice case

Represented doctor in medical malpractice case involving a fractured femur following total knee replacement surgery. Femur fracture occurred during manipulation of the knee after total knee replacement. After a five-day trial, jury found for the doctor and his professional association.

Obtained defense verdict for doctor sued in medical malpractice case.

Defense verdict for doctor sued in medical malpractice case. Wife died as a result of Crohn's disease on the morning she was scheduled to have a colonoscopy by defendant. Plaintiff/husband claimed doctor should have hospitalized patient/wife after initial office visit. Plaintiff claimed that the colonoscopy should have been performed much sooner and that patient was hospitalized after initial office examination.

Defense verdict in catastrophic accident case

Catastrophic accident resulting in serious burn injuries and death to multiple plaintiffs after a concrete pole was installed and came into contact with an overhead electrical conductor. Claim was brought by manufacturer of concrete electrical pole. Plaintiff's theory was an alleged failure to warn and provide insulation to protect electrical workers from shock. After a two-week trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defense.

Represented home healthcare company in medical malpractice and nursing malpractice claims.

Plaintiff/pilot lost the use of his left arm and filed suits against multiple defendants. Represented home healthcare company in medical malpractice and nursing malpractice claims. Prior to the announcement of the verdict, claim settled for $900,000. Initial demand before trial was $5 million.

Retrial of claims against funeral home and for cremation services for lost remains of parent.

Retrial of claims against funeral home and for cremation services for lost remains of parent. Original trial was handled by another law firm and resulted in plaintiff's verdict in the amount of $9 million. The case was set for a second trial on the issue of damages only. Jury returned a verdict of $160,000 after plaintiffs refused final settlement offer of approximately $1 million.