Michael M. Gropper

Michael Gropper is a trial lawyer in Holland & Knight's Jacksonville office. Mr. Gropper is known for delivering impactful results to clients in complex commercial litigation matters. Having represented clients in state and federal courts around the country, Mr. Gropper offers clients a commanding breadth of experience across a broad spectrum of substantive law. In addition to his commercial litigation practice, Mr. Gropper guides manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers of construction, agricultural and outdoor power equipment through the intricate regulatory frameworks that govern their dealership networks and represents them in lawsuits and other controversies with their dealers.

As a litigator, Mr. Gropper regularly handles cases in commercially significant contract disputes, often impacting the client's core operations. His experience spans a variety of business arrangements, including service contracts, restrictive covenants, indemnification agreements, advisor agreements and traditional and convertible notes. Mr. Gropper also regularly defends financial institutions against claims involving fraudulent wire transfers, check fraud and unauthorized funds transfers. He brings substantial class action experience, having litigated class claims under a variety of state and federal statutes. Whether advocating for plaintiffs or defendants, Mr. Gropper offers a range of experience and results-driven approach to every case.

In the dealership and distribution space, Mr. Gropper supports clients from early counseling and guidance to trial defense. He advises manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers on strategic methods to manage their dealership networks, administer their dealership agreements and navigate the intricate web of state regulations that govern manufacturer-dealer relationships. Mr. Gropper's work spans critical dealership issues, including dealership terminations, territory modifications, potential changes to competitive circumstances, facility and performance deficiencies, ownership or management changes, payment defaults and equipment repurchase obligations. With a nuanced understanding of the applicable regulations, Mr. Gropper helps clients navigate these complex business challenges, mitigate risk and protect their commercial interests. When disputes arise, Mr. Gropper represents manufacturers in court. He has litigated to conclusion claims arising under a number of state dealership laws, including Florida's Outdoor Power Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors, Wholesalers, and Servicing Dealers Act, Florida's Agriculture Equipment Manufacturers and Dealers Act, Wisconsin's Fair Dealership Law and Alabama's Tractor, Lawn and Garden and Light Industrial Equipment Franchise Act.

Clients rely on Mr. Gropper for his ability to deliver concrete, effective solutions to legal problems that demand sound judgment. His strategic approach, coupled with broad litigation experience, make him a trusted advisor when both action and expertise are necessary to protect clients' interests.

Mr. Gropper began his legal career as a federal law clerk to the Honorable Brian J. Davis of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Gropper graduated first of 444 in his law school class.