Michael L. Cotzen

“I enjoy helping clients get justice.  Whether I’m representing someone who’s wrongfully been sued or injured in the business world, or negotiating a settlement agreement, I’m rewarded by knowing that in the end my client will be satisfied.”

--Michael Cotzen, Commercial Litigation

Michael’s background in business administration and legal research is the basis for his understanding of the broader issues as he tackles his clients’ legal matters. An award winning writer, Michael's particular ability to communicate the issues, applicable law, and legal precedent with clarity has helped many businesses and individuals in contractual, financial, or investment disputes.

“I assist my clients in making effective business decisions as to their legal difficulties.  In the event that these business decisions include litigation, I’m ready to help my clients in efficiently and successfully seeking legal recourse whether that be in dispute resolution negotiations or trial.” 

From Michael’s Case Files

Another Win for the Home Team:  When a successful professional athlete was swindled by an investment company that invested his money in an unsuitable way, I was able to assist him in recovering his lost assets. 

Justice for Rightful Heirs:  When a family’s inheritance was wrongfully taken by the new wife of their late father, I helped them get their rightful inheritance, as their father wanted.   

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 1998
• University of Florida, B.S., 1995

Bar Admissions & Memberships

• Florida, 1999
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1999
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1999

Noteworthy

• Book Award, Legal Drafting
• University of Florida Hall of Fame
• Florida Blue Key Leadership Honorary
• University of Florida College of Law, Teaching Assistant, Legal Research and Writing, 1997

Professional Affiliations

• University of Florida College of Law Alumni Council
• Accent, University of Florida, Former Chairman, 1994-1995