About Michael Sechrest

Michael Sechrest is a civil trial attorney in Gainesville FL. He was recently selected by SuperLawyers as a civil litigation super lawyer, which is a designation reserved for only 5% of attorneys in the State of Florida. He is also board certified by the Florida Bar, which is a recognition as an expert in his field. He has handled hundreds of cases, trials and arbitrations throughout Florida and many other states in both state and federal courts. Mr. Sechrest’s practice areas include personal injury, business/construction litigation, and products liability. He has also handled a variety of other cases and trials including medical malpractice and casualty cases. Some notable achievements include: Chief Justice’s pro Bono service award (firm award): Multimillion dollar recovery in professional negligence case against large engineering corporation; 20 million dollar claim in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: Jury trial in wrongful death electrocution case resulting in large recovery on behalf of children/survivors; jury trial in Levy County, Florida arising out of catastrophic automobile accident. Successful pro Bono trial on behalf of mentally and physically disabled single father for unfair and deceptive trade Practices by unlicensed contractors. Jury trial representing young catastrophically injured worker on a road construction project. Jury trial in large complex construction case recovering one hundred percent of claims including delay damages: Successful jury trial against large developer for extra work claims representing road contractor. Medical malpractice jury trial in Alachua County, Florida. Successful recovery in federal court against Wall Street firm arising out of invasion of privacy claims; dozens of trials and arbitrations for business and construction claims both plaintiff and defense. Served as arbitrator on a multi arbitrator panel for complex business dispute. Multiple appeals in Florida District Courts/Supreme Court of Florida. In addition to in