Michael Broadus

A graduate of William and Mary School of Law, Michael offers a record of success in demanding professional and academic endeavors. In 2005, Michael began his career in the Tampa area by accepting an appointment as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida. During that post, Michael represented the Department of Revenue in numerous paternity, support and modification cases. Michael also represented the State’s interest while intervening in several Dissolution of Marriage hearings.

In 2008, Michael accepted an appointment as an Assistant State Attorney in Hillsborough County. Representing the citizens of Florida, Michael prosecuted a broad range of crimes that included misdemeanor traffic offenses and first degree felonies punishable by a life sentence. As a state prosecutor, Michael was counsel of record for over 40 jury trials, lead counsel on over 20 of those trials.

In 2010, while working for the State Attorney’s Office, Michael accepted a position as an adjunct professor with St. Petersburg College. During his time with the college, Michael has taught Civil Litigation and Legal Research and Writing. He continues to receive positive feedback from the students and faculty while working in the Legal Studies Department.

Michael’s professional and academic experiences reflect the interpersonal relations and problem solving skills that allow him to represent clients with complex legal issues. These experiences have exhibited his ability to build constructive relationships, earning the trust and respect of clients and colleagues. Michael has worked effectively with a multitude of people possessing diverse backgrounds, work styles and expectations.

• State of Florida, 2005
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (Federal), 2008
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (Federal), 2008

• William and Mary Law School, Juris Doctor, 2005
• University of Connecticut, B.S., 2000

• Adjunct Professor at Saint Petersburg College, Florida
• Assistant Attorney General, State of Florida
• Assistant State Attorney, Tampa, Florida

• National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nations Top One Percent, 2015 and 2016
• Bay Area Legal Pro Bono Award, 2013

• Hillsborough County Bar Association
• George Edgecomb Bar Association

• Appears on Fox 13 Tampa every first Thursday of the month for the “Ask-a-Lawyer” segment as well as the interactive Facebook chat.
• Appears on 1010AM’s “Let’s Talk Law” the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm est to discuss various legal topics.

• DUI Check Points, Fox 13 News, Ask-A-Lawyer, 2015
• Monkey Selfie, Fox 13 News, Ask-A-Lawyer, 2014
• Bank of America Lawsuit, Fox 13 News, Ask-A-Lawyer, 2013

• “Emergency Medical Condition: PIP’s New Facelift to Reduce Litigation?”  Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine, 2013

• Hillsborough County Bar Association 5k Pro Bono Run Committee Member, 2009 – present