Michael A. Garcia
SHAREHOLDER
Miami
305.789.9238
mgarcia@fowler-white.com
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With more than 10 years of civil litigation experience, Michael Garcia regularly litigates cases in state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums. His practice includes the defense of a wide variety of claims, with particular emphasis on premises liability and personal injury matters. He also handles general liability, professional negligence and wrongful death claims. Michael represents leading businesses across diverse industries and he serves as local counsel to numerous nationwide retailers.
In the maritime industry, Michael handles personal injury and wrongful death suits filed by passengers, crew and offshore workers of commercial and private vessels. He also litigates other maritime-related claims, including commercial disputes, liens and vessel seizures, cargo damage and collisions.
Representative Matters
Obtained summary judgment for a restaurant chain in a premises liability matter where two adults alleged significant injuries from using the restaurant's children's playground.
Obtained $585,000 settlement for a Utah Bank after filing suit in federal court of claims related to smuggling by Mexican individuals and entities of three bank-owned vessels.
Obtained favorable settlement for Boat U.S. after filing suit in federal court regarding a vessel collision off Cape May, New Jersey.
Represented two brothers with co-counsel in a complex commercial fraud matter that resulted in a $1.3 million jury verdict after a 10-day trial in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Represented local excavating company with co-counsel in a breach of irrevocable real property license matter that resulted in a $650,000 jury verdict after a 7-day trial in Miami, Florida.
Defended a major department store retailer sued for premises liability defects and reached nuisance value settlement.
Successfully defended concrete testing company against allegations of its failure to properly test concrete
Obtained favorable settlement for interior yacht designer in a suit filled by a major league baseball player whom refused to pay the vessel re-design invoice.
After prolonged litigation, obtained summary judgment for major retailer on premises liability matter filed by a plaintiff claiming significant injuries.
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, "Litigation 101," Council of Litigation Management, August 24, 2010
Professional & Civic Involvement
Council on Litigation Management
National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee
American Bar Association, Section of Litigation, Internet Committee , Co-Chair
The Florida Bar, Business Law Section
Dade County Bar Association
Cuban American Bar Association
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce
National Italian American Foundation, Florida Chapter
Maritime Law Association of the United States
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute