Education

Florida State University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
University of Florida, B.S., cum laude, Advertising

Bar Admissions

Florida

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Michael Starks

Senior Counsel
Orlando
t: 407-244-5155

Michael D. Starks joined Holland & Knight in 2000. He practices primarily in the area of civil litigation, focusing on commercial matters such as contract disputes and business torts, insurance coverage and bad faith matters, and product liability cases. His practice includes the representation of clients in the biotech, automotive/automotive parts, insurance, entertainment and transportation industries.

After graduating with his undergraduate degree, Mr. Starks worked as a radio station office manager for three years before attending law school.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • Excellence in Writing Award, Florida Bar Journal, 2006
  • Law School Book Awards (for highest grades in class) in Income Tax, Professional Responsibility, Judging, and Mediation
  • FSU Law Review, Legislative Editor (1995-96) and Associate Editor (1995)
  • Order of the Coif
  • Katzentine-Simon Scholarship, 1995-96
  • David G. McGunegle Scholarship, 1995-96
  • National Merit Scholar, 1986-90
  • Florida Academic Scholar, 1986-90

Memberships

  • The Florida Bar, Business Law Section
  • The Florida Bar, The Florida Bar Journal/News Editorial Board
  • Orange County Bar Association, Professionalism Committee

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Appeals Courts, Eleventh Circuit
  • 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

Speaking Engagements

  • Florida Construction Lien Law, Lorman Seminar, Orlando, Florida, April 10, 2003

Published Articles & Books