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Michael S. Kast

Partner

Michael S. Kast, Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law, is a partner in the firm's Orlando office. Michael is a seasoned litigator who has 40 years of experience handling trials in both state and federal courts throughout Florida. He has defended numerous clients in legal matters ranging from automobile and trucking litigation, premises liability, and personal injury liability to construction and product liability cases. He also has experience with medical malpractice and class actions claims. 

Michael received his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate from Emory University. He has tried cases to verdict in the following Florida counties: Orange, Seminole, Flagler, Volusia, St. John’s, Clay, Polk, Brevard, Alachua and Marion.

Practice Areas:

Admitted to Practice:

  • Orange County Circuit Court, 1984
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2009
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2013

Education:

  • Emory University, Juris Doctorate, 1984
    • Member, Moot Court Society
  • Emory University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1981

Honors & Awards:

  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2025, Listed in Florida for Commercial Litigation 
  • Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, 2015

Professional Affiliations:

  • The Florida Bar, 1984

Speaking Engagements:

  • “Understanding Medical Records in Liability Cases,” Conroy Simberg Claims Management Seminar
  • “The Role of Emergency Medical Services in the Defense of Medical and General Liability Claims,” Conroy Simberg Claims Management Seminar
  • “Distinguishing General Liability from Medical Malpractice Claims,” Conroy Simberg Claims Management Seminar
  • “Cardiovascular Issues in Medical Malpractice and General Liability Claims,” Conroy Simberg Claims Management Seminar
  • “Pharmacology Issues in General Liability and Medical Malpractice Cases,” Conroy Simberg Claims Management Seminar
  • “Jury Selection and General and Medical Liability Cases” Conroy Simberg Claims Management Seminar
  • “Evaluating and Defending Children’s Medical and General Liability Claims,” Conroy Simberg Claims Management Seminar