Michael Haire joined the Orlando ofice of Kubicki Draper in December of 2007. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Haire worked with the federal government as a staff attorney for the Veterans Administration, representing the agency until 1984 in areas such as medical malpractice and employment matters. Mr. Haire has also served as general counsel to the director and department heads of the Bay Pines VA Medical Center.

Since leaving the VA, Mr. Haire has practiced as a civil litigator in Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Sarasota, Melbourne and Orlando.

Areas of Practice:

Admiralty and Maritime

Personal Injury

Property Damage

Insurance

Construction

Commercial/Corporate

Professional Liability

Professional Licensure

Intellectual Property

Environment

Real Estate

Bar Admissions:

U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1987

U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1987

U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1982

Florida, 1981

Education:

Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, FL , 1981
J.D.

Indiana Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, 1978
B.S.
Honors:  With Honors

Representative Cases:

Shibata v. Lim, 133 F. Supp. 2d 1311 (US Dist. Crt., M.D. Fla 2000)

In Re: T.A.C.P, 609 So.2d 588 (Fla 1992)

Honors and Awards:

Awarded Martindale-Hubbell's "AV" Rating, 2001

Professional Associations and Memberships:

The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section

Member, Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee

Orange County Bar Association

Member, Construction Law Committee

Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute

Member

Birth Information:

August 23, 1951, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States of America